IFPQ On-call, As needed Smart Controller, Irrigation Systems and Electrical Components Services, Orange County

Caltrans is conducting an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #12A2296 for on-call, as-needed Smart Controllers, Irrigation Systems, and Electrical Components Services across Orange County, specifically along State Routes 5 and 22. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive labor, tools, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for diagnosing and repairing WeatherTRAK smart controllers and irrigation systems. The contract will commence on July 1, 2025, or upon Caltrans approval, and will expire on June 30, 2027. Key deliverables include primary services for smart controller and irrigation system repairs (estimated 500 hours) and traffic control services (estimated 50 hours), with a maximum allowable expenditure of $10,000 for unforeseen materials, supplies, parts, fees, and permits. Prospective bidders must submit their quotes by June 17, 2025, with a proposed award date of June 24, 2025, and must demonstrate the ability to perform detailed diagnostic and repair services for complex irrigation and electrical systems.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for Small Business (SB) contractors, including micro businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with strict qualification requirements. Bidders must possess a valid C-27 Landscaping Contractor license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and comply with prevailing wage requirements for work exceeding $15,000. The maximum contract value is set at $461,000, with specific restrictions requiring contractors to submit various certifications including a Non-Collusion Declaration, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Additional compliance requirements include provisions for organic waste recycling, motor carrier permits, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Bidders must use the revised Price Quote Proposal Attachment 1 and understand that estimated quantities are for comparison purposes only, with no guarantee of exact service volumes.