On-Call Weed Abatement Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for on-call weed abatement services in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties. Caltrans is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and certifications necessary for routine and expedited weed abatement services, including tractor disking, mowing, hand mowing, and weed eating. The contract term is estimated to run from June 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026. Quotes are due by April 30, 2024, and the proposed award date is May 15, 2024. Pricing for these services is based on unit rates for various weed abatement tasks.

Caltrans can only award the contract to a certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). The contractor may only subcontract to other certified SB/MB or DVBE firms. There is no DVBE participation requirement, but the contractor must report any DVBE utilization. The total bid value for this contract is undisclosed, but state prevailing wage rates apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000.