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 (if applicable) are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive does apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs 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 Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit B for requirement details The designated contact person for this IFB is: Angelica Santillan California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: angelica.santillan@dot.ca.gov Phone: (916) 708-3898 Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Caltrans unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.
Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed, in writing, and in accordance with the Questions and Answers portion of this IFB. See Section C, Time Schedule for more details. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by 08/02/2024. Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to angelica.santillan@dot.ca.gov The successful bidder will be required to provide, prior to commencement of work under a Service Request, a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%)
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