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

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, traffic control, travel, and incidentals necessary to maintain sample and/or service sewer and irrigation systems to Caltrans. You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 11A4088, titled Wastewater Maintenance and Service in Imperial County. 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. 1. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, traffic control, travel, and incidentals necessary to maintain sample and/or service sewer and irrigation systems to Caltrans. 2. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services. 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 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. Questions and Answers A. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by 7/28/2025. Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov. B. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address and must reference IFB No. 11A4088. C. Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted, as an Addendum, to the online website online . It is the responsibility of the bidder to access the online website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to this Section C, Time Schedule for the schedule of events and dates/times. Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above. Bonds Payment Bond Requirement: 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%) of the total Service Request, if the Service Request price is $25,000 or more. 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