IFPQ Flooring Removal & Installation Services, San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #08A3880 for Flooring Removal and Installation Services in San Bernardino County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive flooring services at 16 Caltrans-owned properties, involving approximately 15,000 square feet of laminate/vinyl plank flooring, 7,000 square feet of carpet, 7,000 square feet of tile, 20,000 linear feet of base moldings, and 15,000 square feet of floor coating. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment, materials, and incidentals to remove existing laminate, carpet, and tile, and install new waterproof laminate, mid-grade carpet, or tile with related components. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Barstow Maintenance Station, where bidders must sign in and out and can address technical questions. Quotes are due by September 9, 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence on October 1, 2025, and expire on September 30, 2027. Contractors must possess a C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), including micro businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The total bid proposal is capped at $461,000, with bids exceeding this amount automatically rejected as non-responsive. Prevailing Wages will apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000, with wage language to be removed if under that threshold. Caltrans requires a minimum of two price quotes from certified small businesses or disabled veteran businesses before making an award and may extend the quote submission period if only one quote is received. Bidders must provide various certifications, including a Non-Collusion Declaration, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The contract includes additional requirements for organic waste recycling, motor carrier permits, and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding employment and business practices. Successful contractors will be responsible for legal disposal of existing flooring materials and preparation of surfaces for new floor installations.