IFPQ Certified SB/MB or DVBE only* Demolition and Clearance in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting price quotes on demolition and clearance services across nine Northern California counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma) under IFPQ 04A7578, with quotes due July 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This solicitation is exclusively limited to certified Small Businesses (SBs), Micro Businesses (MBs), SBs for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7 — a hard set-aside that filters all bidders.

The scope includes demolition and removal of residential single-family homes, multi-plex units, commercial buildings, outbuildings, and fencing; comprehensive hazardous material abatement (friable and non-friable asbestos, lead-based paint); stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) implementation and compliance with all city, county, and environmental regulations; and site restoration. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, permits, disposal, and traffic control. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays, though non-routine services may be scheduled outside normal hours as determined by the Caltrans Contract Manager.

Required qualifications include California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Class A or B General Contractor licenses, C-21 Building Moving/Demolition licenses, Hazardous Substance Removal (HAZ) certification, and C-22 Asbestos Abatement licenses; subcontractors must hold C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control, C-13 Fencing, and additional hazardous materials certifications. Bidders must also possess Asbestos Removal Certification, Department of Industrial Relations registration, Cal/OSHA permits, Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner certificates, lead removal certifications, and hazardous waste transporter registrations.

The total price quote must not exceed $484,000 over a two-year term (July 2, 2026 through July 1, 2028). Prevailing wage requirements apply if the bid exceeds $15,000. A Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of any individual Service Request price is required if that request exceeds $25,000. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for work completion delays and $5,000 for administrative rebidding costs if work is not commenced or suspended within specified timeframes. Caltrans must receive a minimum of two price quotes from certified entities before making an award. Written questions are due July 6, 2026; the proposed award date is July 27, 2026.