IFPQ Replace Fuel & Diesel Dispenser in Kern, Fresno & Tulare Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for fuel and diesel dispenser replacement and maintenance services across 16 maintenance stations in Kern, Fresno, and Tulare Counties. The procurement encompasses comprehensive fuel system work including the replacement of four diesel dispensers and two gasoline dispensers, recoating of three tanks (two 2,000-gallon and one 6,000-gallon), tank crack repairs, internal tank flushing and cleaning, repair of a fuel control terminal, electrical grounding, and compliance upgrades to meet all applicable regulatory requirements including California Air Resources Board (CARB) testing and regulatory certification. Qualified contractors must possess either a current Class A General Engineering Contractor license or a C61/D40 Service Station Equipment and Maintenance Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration. The solicitation mandates a mandatory site inspection on April 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Fresno, with written questions due by April 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., and price quotes due by April 28, 2026, with an anticipated award date of May 5, 2026 and contract commencement on June 2, 2026. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, with the contract expiring on June 1, 2027. State prevailing wage requirements apply to all work in the solicitation area.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside requiring bidders to be certified by the Department of General Services as a Small Business, Micro Business, Small Business for public works purposes, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). Price quotes must not exceed $484,000 and will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications, with Caltrans required to receive at least two price quotes from certified small businesses before award authorization. If the bid exceeds $25,000, a payment bond of 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. Contractors must provide proof of insurance within 10 working days of award, including general liability, auto liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability coverage with limits of $1,000,000. A maximum of $10,000 is allocated for materials, supplies, parts, fees, and permits, with reimbursement based on submitted original receipts.