IFPQ- Fencing Removal and Replacement, Sylmar

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ #32A0615) for a fencing removal and replacement project located in Sylmar, specifically at the Caltrans Shop 7 facility at 13200 Golden State Road. The procurement involves removing approximately 760 linear feet of existing chain link fence and installing new industrial curved-top wrought iron metal fencing with expanded metal. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to complete the project, with work to be performed during normal business hours (5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection was scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with quotes due by February 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Bidders must possess a valid C-13 (Fencing Contractor) license, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and Motor Carrier Permit. Key qualifications include the ability to remove existing cement footings, install minimum 11-gauge steel posts, and provide primed and painted black fencing panels that meet ASTM A513 or A500 Grade B standards.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses, including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The total bid amount is not to exceed $461,000, with prevailing wages applicable for bids over $15,000. Successful contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation insurance. A Payment Bond of 100% is required for bids exceeding $25,000. The estimated project award date is March 1, 2025, with all work to be completed by August 30, 2025. While the solicitation encourages American-made products, alternate materials meeting the specified ASTM standards are acceptable. Bidders must submit their proposals via email to the contract analyst, with complete submission details outlined in IFPQ Section C.20.