IFPQ Irrigation Smart Controller Removal and Installation Services, San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for Irrigation Smart Controller Removal and Installation Services in San Diego County. The project involves removing 23 existing Rainbird/Galcon smart controllers and replacing them with Calsense CS3000 smart controllers across approximately 3,500 acres of Caltrans right-of-way locations spanning multiple routes including Routes 5, 8, 15, 52, 54, 56, 67, 76, 78, 94, and 125. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, parts, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and incidentals to complete the installation. Written questions are due by November 13, 2025, with price quotes required by November 21, 2025. The estimated award date is December 1, 2025, with a contract term from January 5, 2026, through January 4, 2028. Services will be performed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), and contractors must have either a C-27 Landscaping License or Class A General Engineering License.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses (SB), including micro businesses (MB), SB for public works (SB-PW), or disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE). Caltrans will verify bidders' Contractors State Licensing Board classification, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and small business certification status. At least two price quotes must be received from either certified SB/MBs or DVBEs before an award can be made. The total bid amount must not exceed $461,000, with prevailing wages applicable if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Payment bonds are required for individual service requests exceeding $25,000. Bidders must submit a complete proposal package including a non-collusion declaration, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Additional documentation requirements include proof of licensing, registration, and small business or DVBE certification.