IFPQ - Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE OnlyOn-Call Weed Abatement in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, and Tulare Counties -

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for on-call weed abatement services across Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, and Tulare Counties. The solicitation requires contractors to provide comprehensive weed management services, including tractor disking, tractor mowing, hand mowing, and weed eating on Caltrans-owned properties. Services will be performed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays, with ten distinct line items covering various service categories and acreages. Written questions are due by December 11, 2025, with final price quote submissions required by December 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, disposal fees, permits, licenses, and certifications to complete the weed abatement work. The estimated contract award date is December 24, 2025, with a proposed contract period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2029.

The IFPQ is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), with a requirement of at least two qualifying bids before award. The total bid amount must exceed $5,000 but not reach $250,000, with bids of $250,000 or above being rejected as non-responsive. Prevailing wage requirements apply for bids exceeding $15,000, and contractors must maintain valid Department of Industrial Relations registration. Additional compliance requirements include providing proof of insurance within 10 workdays of award notification, with specific coverage minimums: $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit for automobile liability, and appropriate workers' compensation coverage. Contractors must also comply with Senate Bill 1383 regarding organic waste recycling and certify adherence to prevailing wage and labor code requirements. Subcontracting is not permitted under this agreement, and the specific cost limitation and total agreement amount remain to be determined pending bid evaluation.