SB/DVBE ONLY* IFPQ 07A6283 Bathroom Renovation in Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ 07A6283) for comprehensive bathroom renovation services at 44023 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534, located in Los Angeles County. The scope of work encompasses interior and exterior bathroom renovations including removal and replacement of approximately 800 square feet of flooring with Luxury Vinyl Flooring, installation of ceramic tile in men's and women's restrooms (176 square feet), replacement of 606 square feet of PVC sheeting with ceramic tile, removal and replacement of 190 linear feet of baseboard, installation of new restroom fixtures (toilets, sinks, urinals, and mirrors), replacement of 23 ceiling light fixtures with LED bulbs, interior and exterior painting (totaling 6,500 square feet), painting of interior and exterior doors with sanding and staining of interior doors, replacement of three windows, and installation of a 25-foot flagpole with concrete footing. Bidders must possess a valid Class A General Engineering Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, parts, tools, supplies, equipment, disposal, travel, permits, fees, and incidentals necessary to complete the project. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and price quotes due by March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The estimated award date is April 9, 2026, with contract commencement on May 1, 2026, and expiration on April 30, 2027; work is to be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding state holidays.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for public works purposes (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) registered with the California Department of General Services, making this a SB/DVBE-only procurement. Caltrans requires contractors to obtain at least two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE vendors before making an award. The total bid amount must not exceed $461,000, with bids exceeding this threshold subject to automatic rejection. If the bid exceeds $15,000, prevailing wage requirements apply; bids under $15,000 will have prevailing wage language removed prior to award. A Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000, due prior to work commencement. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation coverage with statutory limits. The contract prohibits subcontracting, and all work must be completed using the contractor's own resources.