Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking qualified small‑business, micro‑business, or DVBE firms to provide on‑call weed‑abatement services across five Central Valley counties. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, permits, disposal, and related incidentals for routine and non‑routine vegetation control on Caltrans‑owned right‑of‑way. The solicitation is an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) with a three‑year performance window and a contract ceiling below $250,000. Bidders must be certified SB/MB or DVBE and must submit a price‑quote package by the extended deadline of April 10, 2026.
• Scope includes tractor disking, tractor mowing, hand mowing, and weed‑eater trimming, plus optional gravel‑core fiber rolls and sandbag installation.
• Work is on‑call; routine requests must be completed within 5 working days, non‑routine within 2 working days, with response times of ≤4 working days for service‑request issuance.
• Prevailing‑wage requirements trigger for contracts > $15,000, and apprenticeship ratios apply for contracts ≥ $30,000; subcontracting is prohibited.
• Contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, certified payroll, and comply with SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling and data‑security standards.