SB/DVBE ONLY* IFPQ 11A4277 Weed Abatement, Habitat Revegetation, and Irrigation Repair in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #11A4277 for weed abatement, habitat revegetation, and irrigation repair services across San Diego County, specifically on Northbound I-805 near H Street in Chula Vista within Caltrans District 11. The procurement requires the contractor to furnish all labor, tools, materials, parts, supplies, equipment, permits, disposal, travel, and incidentals necessary to eliminate non-native weeds, remove trash and debris, and repair revegetation habitats and irrigation systems. The project spans one year, commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring May 31, 2027, with services provided during normal working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays, with an estimated 261 working days plus a lump sum utility cost for water. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-27 Landscaping Contractor license, maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration, and be certified as a small business (SB), microbusiness (MB), small business for public works (SB-PW), or disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) at the time of bid submittal and throughout the contract term. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Northbound 805 off Bonita Road, with written questions due by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and price quotes due by April 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a proposed award date of April 30, 2026.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to SB/DVBE certified contractors registered with the California Department of General Services, and contractors are prohibited from employing subcontractors or non-bona fide employees. Prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000, and payment bonds of 100 percent are required for Service Requests exceeding $25,000 prior to work commencement. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with pesticide/herbicide applicator coverage, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000. Caltrans must receive at least two price quotes from certified SB/MBs or DVBEs before award. The estimated contract value range exceeds $5,000 but does not exceed $484,000, providing a significant opportunity for qualified small businesses and disabled veteran enterprises in the San Diego region.