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

You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 56A0759, titled Maintenance and Repair of the Transportation Management Systems Elements and Communications Infrastructure in San Diego and Imperial Counties. In submitting your bid, you shall comply with the instructions found herein. In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the States twenty-five 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) are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive may apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 2, in this IFB for requirements. Note that all agreements entered into with Caltrans will include, by reference, General Terms and Conditions (GTC 04/2017) and Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) that may be viewed and downloaded 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 12, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement detail Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Caltrans unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted in writing by May 18, 2023. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions via e-mail to esmeralda.rojo@dot.ca.gov . Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, complete address and must reference IFB No. 56A0759. Questions must be sent to one of the following: Email: esmeralda.rojo@dot.ca.gov Or mail to: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts Attention: Esmeralda Rojo 1727 30th Street, MS 65 Sacramento, CA 95816. Bid prices/rates shall include the cost of employer payments to or on behalf of employees, subsistence, travel, compensation insurance premiums, unemployment contributions, social security taxes, contract bond premiums, and any other taxes or assessments, including but not limited to, sales and use taxes required by law or otherwise and no additional allowance will be paid unless separate payment provisions in the Agreement should specifically provide otherwise No State agency or department, as defined in California Public Contract Code Section 10335.7, that is subject to this code, shall award a public works contract to a bidder or contractor, nor shall a bidder or contractor be eligible to bid for or receive a Public Works Agreement, who has, in the preceding five (5) years, been convicted of violating a State or Federal law regarding the employment of undocumented workers (Pub. Cont. Code Section 6101). SB Preference will be granted on this IFB. Only firms certified as a Small Business, Micro Business, or Small Business for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) with the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and DVBE Service (OSDS), or contractors who commit to subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent (25%) of their net bid price to SB, MB, or SB-PW, in the categories most appropriate to accomplish the prescribed services will be granted this preference. For more information go to: State General Prevailing Wage Rates State General Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for the Counties of San Diego and Imperial as described in the attached Proposed Form of Agreement, Attachment 12. The predetermined general prevailing wage rates published by the Director of Industrial Relations may be obtained via the Internet at: Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Contractor generating organic waste or commercial solid waste shall arrange for the recycling services required by this section in a manner that is consistent with State and local laws and requirements, including a local ordinance or local jurisdictions franchise agreement, applicable to the collection, handling, or recycling of organic waste and commercial solid waste. This requirement does not modify, limit, or abrogate Contractors right to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials consistent with the requirements of Public Resources Code Sections 42649.8 et seq. When applicable, Contractor must comply with these provisions. Contractors License: Bidder must have, at time of bid submittal and for the duration of the contract, a valid, current Class B-General Building Contractor license with a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license or a C-10 Electrical Contractor with a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license issued by the CSLB, for the type of work to be performed. If traffic control work is subcontracted, subcontractor must possess a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board. Subcontractors: Bidder may subcontract portions of the work as defined in the attached Proposed Form of Agreement. If subcontractors are used, complete the Bidders Declaration (GSPD–05-105), Attachment 2, which can also be downloaded at Bidder’s Bond (ADM-2010) is required for Bids $388,000 and greater: Bidder shall submit a *bid bond (executed by an admitted surety insurer) with bid as described herein. The bidder’s bid bond shall be no less than 10 percent (10%) of bidder’s total bid, must be notarized and include the embossed surety seal, and must include a Power of Attorney if the signe is not an officer of the surety. Insurance: The bidder, who receives the Agreement award, must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 working days from the date of notification of award. California Civil Rights Laws Any person that submits a bid or proposal to, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew an Agreement with, a state agency with respect to any Agreement in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more shall certify, under penalty of perjury, at the time the bid or proposal is submitted or the Agreement is renewed, that they satisfy all of the conditions set forth in California Public Contract Code Section 2010 and they shall execute the California Civil Rights Laws Certification (ADM-0076), as Attachment 7, completed, signed, and returned with its bid or proposal. The California Civil Rights Laws Certification can also be downloaded at Whenever an Agreement is awarded under a procedure that provides for competitive bidding, but the Agreement is not to be awarded to the low bidder, the low bidder shall be given notice five (5) working days prior to the award of the Agreement by email. Commercial General Liability : Contractor shall maintain general liability on an occurrence form with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and property damage liability. Automobile Liability : Contractor shall maintain motor vehicle liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability : Contractor shall maintain statutory workers compensation and employers liability coverage for all its employees who will be engaged in the performance of the Agreement. Employer's liability limits of $1,000,000 are required.