SB Minor B 07A6347 - Restoring planting and irrigation systems - Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is issuing a Small Business Minor B solicitation (SB Minor B 07A6347) for restoring planting and irrigation systems across multiple Los Angeles County jurisdictions, including Los Angeles City, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP. The project scope encompasses installing approximately 6,735 linear feet of deer fence, two wildlife escape ramps, rail element walls, removing existing fence sections totaling 5,076 linear feet, and installing two 16-foot-wide wire mesh gates, along with associated earthwork, erosion control, and temporary traffic control measures. Qualified contractors must possess either a Class A license or an applicable Class C license and must be certified as a small business at the time of bid opening and award. The estimated project cost is $425,000 with a maximum bid threshold of $461,000 per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), and the project must be completed within 15 working days from the start date established at the preconstruction conference. Bids must be submitted via email only to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov by 2:15 p.m. on March 20, 2026, with no pre-bid meeting scheduled. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days of bid opening. All bids must be submitted on a unit price basis and include required forms such as the Price Quote Proposal for Unit Items, Subcontractor List, Small Business Status certification, and other compliance documents.

This procurement is restricted to certified small businesses under California section 2-1.05, limiting competition to qualified firms meeting the state's small business certification requirements. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, the Department encourages DVBE participation from interested bidders. Payment bonds equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid are required if the bid exceeds $25,000; performance bonds are not required. If the successful bidder is awarded the contract, payment bonds and insurance will be required at the time of award. Prevailing wage requirements may apply under Section 7-1.02K(2), with rates determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations. The solicitation documents are available only in electronic format through the Cal eProcure website and the Caltrans North Region District 3 office, with inquiries directed to inquiry.nr.bid@dot.ca.gov. Contractors seeking accessible versions of solicitation documents may submit a request at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or call (916) 654-2852.