IFB, Railroad Flagging Services, Statewide

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call, as-needed railroad flagging services statewide. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to support Caltrans' highway project activities within the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right-of-way. The contract term is two years, from October 17, 2024 to October 16, 2026. Bids are due by September 26, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing must include the cost of employer payments, subsistence, travel, insurance, taxes, and assessments. The IFB also outlines the bid submittal process, evaluation criteria, award determination, and protest procedures.

The IFB is open to all qualified vendors, but the successful bidder must be a current and approved UPRR vendor. A Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference may apply, and the contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements. Caltrans will verify bidder qualifications, including UPRR vendor registration, DIR registration, and required documentation from UPRR. The estimated contract value is not provided, but the IFB includes estimated quantities for various types of flagging services.