SB Minor B - Upgrade Fuel Tank - San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting competitive bids for a Small Business Minor B contract to upgrade the fuel tank system at the Chula Vista Maintenance Station in San Diego County. The project involves a comprehensive fuel infrastructure replacement, including removing the existing fuel storage tank and associated equipment, performing earthwork, and installing a new 10,000-gallon multi-compartment above-ground fuel tank with double-wall insulation and secondary containment. Specific deliverables include constructing guard posts, installing cast-in-place concrete work, and establishing a complete fuel dispensing system with submersible pumps, fuel dispensers for diesel and gasoline, vapor recovery equipment, and related piping and electrical work. The project requires a Class A licensed contractor and must be completed within 45 working days. Quote submissions are due by 2:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov. Quotes exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected, and the estimated project cost is $460,000.

This contract is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses as defined under section 2-1.05, with no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. The prime contractor will be required to provide a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid if the bid exceeds $25,000, along with proof of insurance coverage. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with contract execution required within a specified timeframe following notification. Successful bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements, federal and state compliance protocols, including Buy America provisions and Title VI nondiscrimination assurances, and adhere to extensive environmental, water pollution control, building construction, and electrical specifications outlined in the 2025 Standard Specifications. At the time of award, the selected low bidder must provide payment bonds and insurance documentation, with the project involving complex regulatory and technical compliance across multiple jurisdictions including San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, San Diego Country Estates CDP, and San Diego County.