Routine Installation, Disassembling, and Maintenance Services for Caltrans-Owned Scaffolding/Platform (Quikdeck (QD)) Decking System

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking bids for routine installation, disassembling, and maintenance services for Caltrans-owned scaffolding/platform (Quikdeck (QD)) decking system in Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Solano Counties. The contract will commence on May 15, 2024 (estimated) and expire on May 14, 2027 (estimated). The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, and incidentals necessary for the work. Key dates include the bid due date of April 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time and the bid opening on the same day at 2:30 pm Pacific Time. Bidders must possess a valid and current Class A - General Engineering Contractor or C-61 - Limited Specialty/D-39 - Scaffolding Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board.

The solicitation includes a 5% Small Business (SB) preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. The contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of materials/supplies/parts purchased up to a $10,000 cap. The agreement requires prevailing wages if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. The total contract value is not specified, but the budget range may be determined from the cost reimbursement and prevailing wage requirements.