SB/MB Option - IFPQ - Painting and Repair Services in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting price quotes for painting and repair services at three maintenance stations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties under IFPQ 08A4036, with quotes due October 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This procurement is restricted to certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, SBs for public works, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises — the sole eligibility path.

Work spans interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, minor repairs, drywall installation and finishing, and electrical work at Keen Camp, Paradise Valley, and Indio Maintenance Stations. The scope includes painting building surfaces, metal canopies, bollards, storage containers, and gates, with rust inhibitors and two coats of primer plus two coats of paint applied to approximately 125,000 square feet of combined surface area. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Sections 1720–1861. A 24-month warranty on all painting work is required, and compliance with Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements applies. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., during the contract term.

The total price quote must not exceed $484,000. The contract commences November 23, 2026 and expires November 22, 2027. Bidders must hold a valid Class B General Building Contractor license and C33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board, possess current Department of Industrial Relations registration, and maintain certified small business status with the California Department of General Services. A payment bond is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Caltrans must receive at least two price quotes from eligible vendors before award authority. Written questions are due October 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The proposed award date is November 2, 2026. Costs are inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, travel, permits, and disposal, with reimbursement for pre-approved parts and materials based on original receipts not exceeding five percent of the lump sum subtotal, plus an hourly rate for unforeseen labor at 300 hours per the price quote proposal.