Quikdeck Decking System Services in Sacramento, Humboldt, Del Norte, Nevada, Shasta, Alameda, Mendocino, and Yolo Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Quikdeck (QD) Decking System Services across eight Northern California counties: Sacramento, Humboldt, Del Norte, Nevada, Shasta, Alameda, Mendocino, and Yolo. The contract requires a contractor to provide comprehensive services including labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, and permits for installing, disassembling, reassembling, and maintaining Caltrans-owned decking systems while Paint Crews perform bridge cleaning and painting. Successful bidders must possess a valid Class A General Engineering or C-61/D-39 Scaffolding Contractor License, current Department of Industrial Relations registration, and a Motor Carrier Permit. The project is scheduled to commence on August 15, 2025, and expire on August 14, 2027, with work performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, excluding state holidays. Bids are due by July 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day, and the total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000.

The solicitation includes a 25% Small Business participation goal, with an encouraged (but not mandatory) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation that could potentially earn a 5% incentive. Bidders are required to submit hourly rates for services in each of the specified counties, and the bid documents outline detailed technical requirements for the decking system, including specific safety standards, installation procedures, and performance parameters. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of small business involvement and provides opportunities for diverse business participation. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract appears designed to support local and small business engagement in infrastructure maintenance services. The total contract value of $461,000 represents the maximum budget for the two-year service period, with actual expenditures likely to vary based on specific project needs and county-specific requirements.