Structural Beam Replacement/Repair in Alpine, Amador, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10A2875 to procure structural beam replacement and repair services across maintenance stations located in Alpine, Amador, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties. The scope of work includes inspecting, repairing, and reinforcing structural beams; repairing retaining walls; removing and replacing damaged exterior panels; and repairing roofing materials at six maintenance stations: Woodfords, Ione, Midpines, Stockton Landscape, Patterson, and Groveland. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, parts, tools, equipment, legal disposal, and incidentals necessary to complete the work during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Contractors must possess either a Class A General Engineering Contractor license or Class B General Building Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board and maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration. Mandatory site inspections are scheduled for April 15, 2026, at three locations: Woodfords at 9:00 a.m., Ione at 11:30 a.m., and Stockton Landscape at 1:30 p.m. Written questions must be submitted by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with bids due by April 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and bid opening scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The estimated award date is May 7, 2026, with the agreement commencing June 1, 2026, and expiring October 22, 2027.

This procurement includes a three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, and small business preferences of five percent are available for certified firms or those committing to subcontract 25 percent of work to certified small businesses. If the bid exceeds $25,000, a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. The state will reimburse actual costs for pre-approved parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits up to $10,000, with an hourly rate structure provided for unforeseen labor at up to 200 hours. The maximum allowable bid is $484,000, with the total estimated project budget of $415,000. Funding is provided through state resources, and the agreement is subject to budget contingency provisions. Prevailing wage requirements apply across the six-county service area, ensuring that all awarded contractors comply with applicable wage and labor standards.