IFPQ General Building Repairs in Yolo County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for general building repairs at the Esparto Maintenance Station located at 17240 Yolo Avenue in Yolo County. The scope of work encompasses interior and exterior plumbing replacement and repair services, including approximately 1,000 feet of new two-inch water main installation, interior plumbing rerouting, excavation, boring, pipe installation, system testing, and landscaping restoration. Additionally, the project requires lead-containing paint abatement and asbestos-containing material removal and disposal services. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, permits, and disposal services necessary to complete the work, which must be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) with substantial completion by October 30, 2026, and contract expiration by November 30, 2027. Bidders must hold current Class B General Building Contractor and Hazardous Substance Removal (HAZ) Certification licenses from the California Contractors State License Board, along with asbestos abatement certifications, lead removal certificates, and hazardous waste transporter registrations. Critical deadlines include a mandatory site inspection on March 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., written questions due by March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and quote submissions due by April 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated project award date of April 9, 2026.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to certified small businesses (SB), micro businesses (MB), small businesses for public works (SB-PW), or disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) under Government Code Section 14838.7, with a requirement that at least two price quotes from qualifying certified firms must be received before award can be made. The total bid amount cannot exceed $461,000, and prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation, and pollution liability of $1,000,000 per incident/$2,000,000 aggregate. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required for bids exceeding $25,000. The bid pricing structure includes separate line items for exterior plumbing work, interior plumbing work, lead removal and disposal, asbestos removal and disposal, unforeseen labor at hourly rates, and an allowance for parts and materials not to exceed 10 percent of the subtotal. The estimated award value is capped at $461,000, with the contract term commencing May 1, 2026.