Security Fence Removal and Replacement in Sacramento County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor to perform security fence removal and replacement services at the Caltrans Headquarters Maintenance Warehouse in Sacramento. The project involves removing approximately 250 feet of chain link fence and 495 feet of expanded metal diamond mesh fence, relocating and reinstalling 333 feet of existing hollow steel structure (HSS) fencing, and installing 577 feet and 495 feet of new HSS fencing. Additional requirements include installing one eight-foot by 16-foot double drive-through HSS gate, approximately 1,985 feet of expanded metal mesh on fencing, and two steel fold-down lockable safety bollard posts. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 1900 Royal Oaks Drive, Sacramento, with written questions due by December 18, 2025. Bid submissions are due by December 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. Bidders must possess a valid Department of Industrial Relations registration and a current C-13 Fencing Contractor license, and the work is to be completed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding State holidays.

The procurement offers several set-aside and preference opportunities for qualifying businesses. A 5% small business (SB) preference is available for certified Micro Businesses or Small Businesses for Public Works, with a maximum preference of $50,000. Additionally, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of 5% applies to bids with 100% verified DVBE participation, with a combined incentive cap of $100,000. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with bids over this amount being deemed non-responsive. A Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required for bids exceeding $25,000. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 Employer's Liability limits. The contract is estimated to commence on February 1, 2026, and expire on January 31, 2027. Subcontracting is not permitted, and bidders must comply with prevailing wage regulations, labor code requirements, and various state certifications including non-collusion declarations and California Civil Rights Laws certifications.