This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Los Angeles, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) routine and non-routine smart controller automatic landscape irrigation system, repair and maintenance services. Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to maintain and repair existing smart/automatic irrigation controllers and auxiliary items, which include approximately 500 automatic sprinkler controllers covering an area of approximately 3500 acres in Los Angeles County. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the State's 25 percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), SBs for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW), and contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SBs, MBs (if applicable), or SB-PWs, are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements. The DVBE Participation Program applies, and a three percent (3%) 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. This Agreement requires Prevailing Wages if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. If the total bid amount is under $15,000, then Prevailing Wage language will be removed prior to award. Refer to Attachment 13, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted in writing by January 9, 2023. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions via e-mail to catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov Payment Bond Requirement: The successful bidder will be required to provide, prior to commencement of work under a Service Request price, a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the total Service Request, if the Service Request price exceeds $25,000. The Payment Bond is not required at the time of bid submittal; however, it is required, as applicable, prior to the start date of the Service Request. Refer to Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit D, Item 14, Bonds, (Attachment 13).