IFPQ Bird Spike Installation in San Bernardino County

Caltrans has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) No. 08A3826 for bird spike installation services at the Inland Empire Transportation Management Center (IETMC) in Fontana, San Bernardino County. The procurement specifically requires installing one row of bird spikes on the ceiling of the roofline above the first set of louvers, with precise specifications of a 12-inch wide, 98-foot long, and 7-foot deep spike strip. Contractors must possess a D-64 Bird Barriers or B-General Building Contractor's license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Key procurement dates include written questions due by April 8, 2025, and final quote submission deadline of April 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a proposed award date of April 25, 2025. The contract term will run from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with work performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

This solicitation is exclusively targeted at specific small business categories, including Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with any bids over this amount being considered non-responsive. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. The procurement is limited to these designated business types, creating a competitive environment specifically designed to support smaller and disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract represents a specialized infrastructure improvement project focused on bird control measures at a transportation management facility, with a clear emphasis on supporting local and small business participation in government contracting opportunities.