Sweeper, Compact 2. 5 CY, Battery Electric

The California Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 32-12-6680) for the procurement of two compact battery electric sweepers with 2.5 cubic yard capacity, in accordance with State of California Specification 56705-036-261-6680. One unit will be delivered to Caltrans Shop 1 in Eureka, California, and the second to Caltrans Shop 3 in Marysville, California, with a required delivery timeframe of 300 days from the purchase order date. All-inclusive pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with sales tax calculated at the Sacramento city rate, and the final delivery and acceptance point is the Division of Equipment, Equipment Receiving at 1920 35th Street, Sacramento, California. The solicitation was released on May 15, 2026, with a deadline for bidder questions by May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and sealed bids are due on June 9, 2026 before 2:00 PM, followed by public bid opening via conference call at 2:15 PM the same day. The award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and bidders must be registered in Cal eProcure and provide a completed Payee Data Record (STD 204) along with various certifications including those related to the Darfur Contracting Act, Iran Contracting Act, California Civil Rights Laws, and postconsumer content requirements. No formal bidders' conference or site visit is scheduled for this procurement.

A five percent small business preference is available to qualified California-certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to at least 25 percent subcontractor participation with certified small businesses. The solicitation also includes optional Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive participation and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preferences. No incumbent contractor information has been identified for this solicitation. The state reserves the right to select the form of payment, including potential financing through the State Financial Marketplace. While specific budget ranges or award values are not detailed in the available documentation, all pricing submissions must include complete and inclusive costs with no consideration given to cash discounts during bid evaluation.