Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary to provide mission-critical wildfire fuels vegetation removal services. The services shall be performed at the following District 09 Caltrans locations:
A. Inyo County - Routes 395, PM 55.8/124.9 South Bound shoulders (SBS)
B. Inyo County - Routes 395, PM 55.8/124.9 North Bound Shoulders (NBS) This Agreement will commence on June 15, 2022 (estimate), or upon approval by Department of General Services (DGS), whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by DGS. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2022 (estimate). The services shall be provided during the working hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except State holidays. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law. Current and valid California Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) is required. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the States 25 percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), and contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SBs or MBs (if applicable), are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements. The DVBE Participation Program applies and a five percent (5%) goal is required for this IFB. The DVBE Incentive Program may also apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 2, in this IFB for requirements Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted in writing by 04/25/2022. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions via e-mail to nguyet.pham@dot.ca.gov. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, complete address and must reference IFB No.09A0900. Questions must be sent to one of the following: Email or mail to: Email: nguyet.pham@dot.ca.gov California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
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