California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 08 is seeking a small‑business, DVBE‑only contractor to replace, remove, and install new heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems at three maintenance stations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The work includes full labor, equipment, materials, permits, waste disposal, electrical conduit and wiring, start‑up, training, and required permitting. The contract value may range from $5,000 up to $484,000, with prevailing‑wage rules applying for bids over $15,000 and a 100 % payment bond required for awards above $25,000. The solicitation was cancelled on 13 Oct 2026, so no award will be made under this IFPQ.
• Scope: HVAC replacement (mini‑split, gas heater, central‑air split) plus associated electrical work at three Caltrans sites.
• Eligibility: Must be a certified Small Business, Micro‑Business, SB‑PW, or DVBE with C‑20 HVAC and C‑10 Electrical licenses.
• Timeline (pre‑cancellation): Release 23 Sep 2026 → site visits 5‑6 Oct 2026 → questions due 8 Oct 2026 → bid deadline 15 Oct 2026 → award (estimated) 29 Oct 2026.
• Budget ceiling: $484,000 maximum; bids above this are non‑responsive.