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, parts, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, permits, reporting, and incidentals necessary to perform switchgear, main breaker, and ground fault systems testing, including infrared thermography, inspection, and repair services. The services shall be performed at California Department of Transportation Laboratory, located at 5900 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95819. In the event a potential prime contractor is unable to attend the optional site inspection, an authorized representative may attend on its behalf. The representative may only sign in for one (1) company. Subcontractors may not represent a potential prime contractor at a site inspection. Caltrans will conduct the site inspection of the facilities and disseminate any additional information to participants, if necessary. Question Deadline 09/17/2024 at 5:00 PM PT Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted. Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to Angel.Cervantes.Jr@dot.ca.gov. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address and must reference IFB No. 59A1323. Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted, as an Addendum electronically. The total bid proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $461,000.00. A bid amount more than $461,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected. Bidder must have, at time of bid submittal and for the duration of the contract, a valid, current C-10 (Electrical Contractor) license issued by the CSLB, for the type of work to be performed. Bidder shall obtain, pay for, and maintain, in good standing, all necessary licenses and permits to accomplish the work. Bidders will be considered non-responsive unless proper licensing requirements are met. An invalid license will result in rejection of the bid. Caltrans will verify a valid license issued by the CSLB (Bus. and Prof. Code Section 7028.15). Payment Bond (ADM-2009) Requirement: If the successful bidder's bid is $25,000 or more, 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 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 Contractor's obligations under this Agreement. Initial bid opening results will be posted online by 3:00 p.m. on the day following the bid opening. The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements outlined in the IFB after verification and applicable incentives are applied as stated in Evaluation and Selection below. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all bids for reasonable cause. This Agreement will commence on October 15, 2024 (estimate), or upon approval by Caltrans, whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by Caltrans. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement will expire on October 14, 2025 (estimate). The services shall be provided on Saturdays and Sundays, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.