On-Call and Emergency Electrical Services in Eureka, California

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor for on-call and emergency electrical services in Eureka, California through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #01A1668. The procurement is specifically for routine and emergency electrical repair services at two Caltrans-owned locations: 1656 Union Street and 1835 6th Street in Eureka. Contractors must provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for electrical repairs, with a critical requirement of responding to emergency service calls within 2 hours of notification. Prospective bidders must possess a valid C-10 Electrical license issued by the California Contractors State License Board. The contract timeline is set from June 30, 2016, through June 29, 2018, with key procurement dates including written questions due by May 6, 2016, and final bid submissions due on May 25, 2016, at 2:15 PM Pacific Time, with bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. The proposed award date is May 27, 2016, with services covering comprehensive electrical repair and maintenance tasks.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals, mandating a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement. Caltrans has implemented a DVBE incentive program offering up to 5% bid preference for qualifying businesses. A payment bond is required for any service request exceeding $25,000, and materials and supplies will be reimbursed at actual cost without markup, limited to 10% of the subtotal labor costs. The contract includes preference programs for certified Small Business, Microbusiness, and DVBE firms, providing additional opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises to compete. Contractors will be required to adhere to prevailing wage rates for Humboldt County. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract structure suggests a flexible, on-call service model with potential for multiple service requests during the two-year contract period.