IFPQ Bulk Oil Tank and Delivery System Installation, Barstow, CA ¿ San Bernardino County

Caltrans has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #32A0641 for a Small Business public works contract focused on the Bulk Oil Tank and Delivery System Installation at the Caltrans Barstow Sub-Shop located in San Bernardino County, California. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure replacement, including the removal of existing equipment and installation of new systems such as five air hose reels, eleven lubrication reels, a 1,250-gallon dual-wall fresh oil storage tank with multiple compartments, seven oil pumps, and approximately 2,289 feet of plumbing piping. Potential bidders are required to participate in a mandatory site inspection scheduled for April 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by April 30, 2025, and final quote submissions due by May 5, 2025. Contractors must possess either a B (General Building Contractor) or D-21 (Machinery and Pumps Contractor) license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The contract has specific technical requirements, including comprehensive infrastructure installation and compliance with prevailing wage regulations if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000.

The contract is exclusively limited to certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a total bid amount not to exceed $461,000. Bidders must meet stringent insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability coverage, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and appropriate workers' compensation coverage. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to organic waste recycling regulations, civil rights laws, and restrictions on employing undocumented workers. The anticipated contract period runs from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, with an expected award date around May 16, 2025. This procurement represents a targeted infrastructure improvement project specifically designed to enhance the Caltrans Barstow Sub-Shop's operational capabilities through strategic equipment and system upgrades.