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

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, parts, reports, traffic control, travel, and any incidentals necessary to perform tree and brush removal services. The services shall be performed at various non-operating properties maintained by Caltrans, Right of Way Property Management Branch, within Caltrans District 5, within Santa Cruz County. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB as Attachment 12 for a more complete description of services. 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 State's 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, or MBs 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 12, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details. Proposed Award Date (estimate) 10/25/23 Written Question Submittal 09/28/23 2:00 p.m. The total bid proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $388,000.00. A bid proposal over $388,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected. 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 13, Bonds, (Attachment 9). C. Late bids will not be considered.