IFPQ Small Business Only* Clamshell Building System Replacement in San Diego County

Caltrans is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) No. 11A4107 for a Clamshell Building System Replacement project located at the South Control Yard Maintenance Station in San Diego, California. The procurement covers multiple San Diego jurisdictions, including San Diego County, San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. The primary scope requires a contractor to supply all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and incidentals to remove and dispose of existing Clamshell building canvas panels and doors, followed by furnishing and installing a completely new Clamshell building system with associated doors, accessories, and components. The project demands a comprehensive, securely fastened, and weather-tight installation meeting Caltrans specifications. An optional site inspection is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with written questions due by 5:00 p.m. the same day. The final quote submission deadline is April 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a proposed award date of April 8, 2025, and an anticipated contract term from April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2026.

This procurement is specifically restricted to certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must possess a valid Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license appropriate for the work and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The total price quote proposal cannot exceed $461,000, with quotes above this amount considered non-responsive. Prevailing wages are required if the total bid amount surpasses $15,000. Vendors must maintain their small business or DVBE certification throughout the contract term and comply with various certifications, including California Civil Rights Laws Certification and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Additional requirements include specific documentation for payroll records, insurance, and licenses. The project's total budget is set at $461,000, representing the maximum allowable quote for this Caltrans infrastructure replacement initiative.