Plumbing Repair and Replacement Services in Mariposa and Tuolumne

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for Plumbing Repair and Replacement Services in Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties. The procurement encompasses comprehensive plumbing services at two maintenance stations: Midpines Maintenance Station in Mariposa County and Groveland Maintenance Station in Tuolumne County. Services include excavating access areas, removing obstructions, disconnecting and removing sewage pipes, installing and repairing plumbing systems, marking utility lines, snaking and unclogging lines, locating gas and water lines, and providing written reports with photographs. Qualified contractors must hold a valid Class A General Engineering Contractors license, C34-Pipeline Contractors license, or C42-Sanitation Systems Contractors license and maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. The solicitation includes a 10 percent allowance for parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits (reimbursed based on receipts) and a 40-hour contingency for unforeseen labor at an hourly rate. Critical deadlines include mandatory site inspections on May 13, 2026 (Midpines MS at 10:15 a.m. and Groveland MS at 12:15 p.m.), written questions due May 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., price quotes due May 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and an estimated award date of May 29, 2026. The contract term runs from June 15, 2026, through June 15, 2027, with services provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding State holidays.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses (SBs), micro businesses (MBs), small businesses for public works purposes (SB-PW), or disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs) registered with the California Department of General Services. Prevailing wage requirements are applicable if the bid exceeds $15,000, and a payment bond is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Insurance requirements mandate commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance. The total bid amount must not exceed $484,000. Caltrans will verify bidder licensing, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and small business certification during the evaluation process; therefore, copies are not required with the bid submission.