SB/DVBE ONLY* IFPQ Repair Services for Backflow Devices in Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) # 07A6170 for comprehensive backflow device repair services across Los Angeles County, targeting water system infrastructure maintenance. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide labor, tools, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary for troubleshooting, repair, replacement, testing, re-testing, and certification services for backflow devices, pumps, and pressure regulators. Required qualifications include a current C-36 Plumbing Contractor license, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and employee certifications from the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) and/or California-Nevada Section American Water Works Association (AWWA) as Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers. Key response dates include a written question submittal deadline of September 8, 2025, and a final quote submission deadline of September 15, 2025, with an estimated award date of September 22, 2025. The contract is set to commence on October 1, 2025, and expire on September 30, 2028, with pricing structured around hourly rates for various service types including troubleshooting, testing, repair, installation, and unforeseen water systems repair services.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Small Businesses (SB), including micro businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) registered with the Department of General Services (DGS). Contractors must be certified in these categories to be eligible for the solicitation. The total proposal must not exceed $461,000, with a contract value estimated between $5,000 and $461,000. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000, and contractors must comply with additional legal and regulatory requirements, including provisions related to organic waste recycling, motor carrier permits, and employment practices. The contract covers multiple jurisdictions within Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP. Pricing will be evaluated based on submitted unit prices for various labor categories, with a focus on competitive hourly rates and comprehensive service capabilities for water system infrastructure maintenance.