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

Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only This solicitation is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, which provides for the award of contracts for the acquisition of construction, including the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State structure, building, road, or other State improvement of any kind, that has an estimated value of greater than $5,000.00, but not more than $461,000.00, to a certified SB, including a micro business (MB), SB for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or a disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE). A bid over $461,000.00 will result in rejection of your bid due to non-responsiveness Contractor shall provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, parts, vehicles, travel, and any incidentals necessary to provide routine and non-routine preventative maintenance (PM) service for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, batteries, components. This contract 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 4, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details. In the opinion of the Caltrans, this IFPQ is complete and without need of explanation; however, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFPQ is: Shawn Fitzpatrick ,California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Email address: shawn.fitzpatrick@dot.ca.gov ,Phone: (279) 234-2489 .Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Caltrans unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum. All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the Agreement period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under the Agreement. Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed, in writing and at an optional Site Inspection to be held on August 26, 2024, at 13892 Victoria Street, Fontana, CA 92336. Proposed Award Date (estimate) 09/06/24 Questions regarding this IFPQ must be submitted in writing. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions by 08/27/24. Written questions must include the individual's name, firm name, complete address, and must reference IFPQ No. 08A3752. Questions must be sent to the following email: Email: shawn.fitzpatrick@dot.ca.gov The total bid proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $461,000.00. A bid proposal over $461,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted as an Addendum to online. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to access online for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Payment Bond Requirement: If the successful bidder's bid exceeds $25,000, the successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond for not less than 100 percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the terms of this Agreement. The Payment Bond is due prior to the start date of work. No work may commence without receipt of a valid Payment Bond. The Payment Bond must be in effect at all times for the duration of the Agreement. If the Payment Bond expires during the term of the Agreement, a new Payment Bond must be provided to the Caltrans Contact Manager not less than 10 business days prior to its expiration. Failure to maintain a Payment Bond for the full term of this Agreement will be grounds for termination for default in addition to other legal remedies Caltrans may have. Inadequate or lack of a Payment Bond does not negate the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement All quotes shall include the documents identified in the IFPQ; see Attachment 3, Required Documents. Quotes not including the required documents may be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive price quote is one that does not meet the basic quote requirements. Only an individual who is legally authorized to bind the proposing firm contractually shall sign all documents requiring a signature, and each document must bear a signature. Email to: shawn.fitzpatrick@dot.ca.gov Pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, Caltrans must receive at least two (2) price quotes from certified SB/MBs or at least two (2) price quotes from DVBEs before it can make an Agreement award. Therefore, at Caltrans' discretion, if only one price quote is received, the timeframe for receipt of price quotes may be extended in order to receive the minimum number of quotes required by the Government Code. All prospective bidders will be notified via email or telephone of any extensions. Price quotes must include the performance of all the services described herein. Any attempt to modify the Price Quote Proposal document to deviate from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a price quote to be rejected.