SB Minor B 08A3984 / Modifying Water Heating Systems In San Bernardino County

The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting competitive bids for Solicitation No. SB Minor B 08A3984, a Small Business Minor B package for modifying water heating systems in San Bernardino County. This invitation for price quote (IFPQ) seeks qualified contractors to perform infrastructure modifications related to water heating systems within the specified jurisdictions of San Bernardino County and San Bernardino City. Prospective bidders must submit complete proposals via email only to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov; hard copy submissions will not be accepted. The bid proposal deadline is March 20, 2026, with a posted date of March 6, 2026. Required submittal documents include a completed Price Quote Proposal for Unit Items, Subcontractor List, Contract Requirements certification, Small Business Status verification, California Company Preference statement, Certified DVBE Summary, Contractor Certification Clauses, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List. Payment Bonds, Certificates of Insurance, Postconsumer-Content Certification, and Payee Data Record (STD 204) will be required at the time of contract award, prior to contract implementation. Award will be made to the lowest responsible contractor whose quote complies with all solicitation requirements and applicable regulations.

This procurement is restricted to contractors certified as Small Businesses under section 2-1.05 at the time of quote submission. While no established Disadvantaged Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been set for this opportunity, the State encourages bidders to obtain DVBE participation. Contractors must comply with nondiscrimination program requirements under Government Code Section 12990, Title 2 California Code of Regulations Section 11102, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and applicable Code of Federal Regulations provisions. Any bid quotes exceeding $461,000.00 will be rejected pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), establishing a maximum contract value ceiling. The solicitation documents currently lack digital accessibility updates, though requests for accessible versions are available through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852. No incumbent contractor information or specific existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the available solicitation materials.