IFPQ Fuel Dispensing System Replacement Services, Ventura & Los Angeles Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) No. 07A6073 for Fuel Dispensing System Replacement Services in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to remove existing fuel dispensing systems and install new fully operational gas and diesel dispensers at four maintenance stations: Moorpark, Ojai, Big Sycamore, and Camarillo. Specific deliverables include complete system removal, electrical work, and installation of new fuel dispensing infrastructure, with all work to be performed during normal business hours. Contractors must possess a Class A - General Engineering Contractor license and Hazardous Substances Removal Certification. Key documentation and technical requirements include compliance with prevailing wage regulations for work exceeding $15,000 and adherence to state environmental mandates such as Senate Bill 1383 for organic waste recycling. The solicitation timeline indicates written questions are due by April 24, 2025, with final quote submissions required by May 1, 2025. The proposed contract term runs from May 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The contract is specifically targeted at certified Small Businesses, including micro businesses and those focused on public works, with a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged business enterprises. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) participation is encouraged, and contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Comprehensive insurance requirements include general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability coverage. The total price quote proposal has a maximum threshold of $461,000, structured as a lump sum contract with specific requirements for each maintenance station. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with multiple state regulations and provide detailed documentation of their capabilities, including proof of small business certification and relevant licensing. The procurement appears to be exclusively reserved for small businesses, creating a restricted competitive environment that supports smaller local and state-based contractors in securing government infrastructure improvement projects.