IFPQ-SB OPTION -Fuel Tank Painting Services in San Diego and Imperial Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #11A4101 for Fuel Tank Painting Services across San Diego and Imperial Counties. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive painting services for two maintenance station fuel tanks: one at the Descanso Maintenance Station (featuring 10,000 gallons of diesel and 5,000 gallons of unleaded tanks) and another at the El Centro Maintenance Station (containing 6,000 gallons of diesel and 4,000 gallons of unleaded tanks). Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, permits, incidentals, disposal, and travel to complete the painting project. Key qualifications include possessing either a valid Class A General Engineer Contractor license, Class B General Building Contractor license, or C33 Painting and Decorating license issued by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). The solicitation requires bidders to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), with the quote submission deadline set for April 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm Pacific Time, and an anticipated project commencement date of May 1, 2025, or upon Caltrans approval, with the contract duration extending through April 30, 2026.

The contract is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must maintain their certification status throughout the contract period, with Caltrans verifying DIR registration. The total quote proposal has a strict maximum threshold of $461,000, with bids exceeding this amount considered non-responsive. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid amount surpasses $15,000. The solicitation includes additional compliance requirements related to organic waste recycling, labor codes, and anti-discrimination provisions. Contractors should note that while digital accessibility for the solicitation documents is currently limited, interested parties can request an accessible version through the provided contact information. The estimated contract award date is April 25, 2025, with a total project budget aligning closely with the $461,000 maximum quote proposal limit.