IFPQ Small Engine Repair, Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is soliciting price quotes for as-needed small engine repair, maintenance, and services to state-owned tools and power equipment in Los Angeles County under IFPQ 07A6477, with quotes due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This solicitation is limited to certified Small Businesses, Microbusinesses, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises under Government Code Section 14838.5.

The contractor must be located within a 30-mile radius of the Caltrans Region Office at 7300 East Bandini Boulevard, Commerce, California. Scope includes repair and maintenance of chainsaws, generators, pumps, grinders, and various electric tools. Services are performed during normal working hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, with Caltrans handling equipment delivery to and retrieval from the contractor's location.

Pricing is submitted on an hourly basis: general labor and repairs (400 estimated hours), preventative maintenance for five specific equipment categories (50 estimated hours each), with a 10 percent allowance for parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits reimbursed at actual cost with receipts. All costs including labor, taxes, insurance, and equipment must be included in hourly rates quoted. No subcontracting is permitted.

The estimated contract value ranges greater than $5,000 but less than $250,000. The agreement runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage. Caltrans requires a minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE entities; award goes to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive quote. Written questions are due September 11, 2026. The proposed award date is September 29, 2026.