SB Minor B / Upgrade Fuel Tank in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting proposals for a Small Business (SB) Minor B contract to upgrade a fuel tank system located in San Diego County, specifically at the Carlsbad Maintenance Station. The procurement involves three primary line items: construction site management, water pollution control plan preparation, and building work for a bulk fuel tank system. The contract (Number 11A4286) requires comprehensive infrastructure work focused on improving fuel infrastructure with precise specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. Bid submissions must be made electronically to Eva.Clark@dot.ca.gov by December 31, 2025, with strict parameters that no bids exceeding $461,000 will be accepted. Contractors must submit detailed pricing proposals, including unit costs for each specified work component, and provide comprehensive business information such as contractor's license number, federal identification number, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. Evaluation will likely focus on completeness of proposal, pricing, and compliance with specified requirements.

The contract is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Successful bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. Contractors currently in default on existing Caltrans contracts may be disqualified, and bidders must certify that their proposal is submitted without collusion. The estimated contract value is approximately $460,000, with potential liability provisions that could require contractors to pay actual damages or 10% of the bid amount if they refuse to execute the contract within specified timeframes. Accessibility for the solicitation documents is limited, with interested parties able to request an accessible version through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852. The jurisdictions covered include San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, San Diego Country Estates CDP, and San Diego County.