IFPQ Removal and Replacement of Rolling Gates and Gate Operators ¿ San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ #08A3805) for the removal and replacement of rolling gates and gate operators at the District 8 Caltrans Headquarters Rosa Park Memorial Building in San Bernardino County. The project scope involves removing and legally disposing of two existing rolling gates (12'7" x 16'9"), gate operators, and components, and subsequently furnishing and installing two new rolling gates with identical dimensions and accompanying gate operators. Key deliverables include installing motor operator auxiliary chain hoists, vehicle presence sensors, mini posts, and ADA-compliant audible/visual warning devices. Contractors must replace four existing presence sensors, install safety edges, and ensure compatibility with existing knox, keylock, and access systems. The project timeline includes several critical dates: written questions are due by December 16, 2024, quote submissions are due by December 24, 2024, with an estimated award date of January 7, 2025. The contract term is anticipated to run from approximately February 15, 2025 through February 14, 2026, with work to be performed at 454 N. Stoddard Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92401.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Contractors must possess a valid C-61/D-28 Doors, Gates, and Activating Devices license and maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Subcontracting is not permitted under this agreement. The maximum contract value is capped at $461,000, with bids exceeding this amount being rejected as non-responsive. Prevailing wages apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000, and a payment bond for 100% of the contract value is required for bids over $25,000. An optional site inspection is scheduled for December 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with provisions for reasonable accommodations for bidders with physical impairments. The project involves connecting to existing power infrastructure and maintaining the current gate dimensions of 13'6" by 13' mounted between jambs, with specific requirements for electrical connections and system compatibility.