Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified, certified small‑business or DVBE to provide comprehensive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement services for photovoltaic (PV) systems at 28 Caltrans sites throughout Southern California. The contractor must supply all labor, tools, materials, permits, travel, and incidentals, and must hold a valid C‑10 (Electrical Contractor) or C‑46 (Solar Contractor) license, as well as DIR registration and the appropriate small‑business certifications. The work includes routine and non‑routine services, annual inspections, panel cleaning, component replacement, warranty‑preserving repairs, and detailed reporting. The contract is capped at $484,000, runs for three years, and requires compliance with prevailing‑wage rules, insurance, bonding, and environmental mandates.
• Scope: Test, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, replace PV components at 28 stations across 10 counties (Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura).
• Eligibility: Must have a current C‑10 or C‑46 license, DIR registration, and be a certified SB/DVBE (or partner with such). Minimum two qualified SB/DVBE bids required.
• Budget & Terms: Maximum contract value $484,000; payment on a service‑request basis; 100 % payment bond for any SR > $25,000; prevailing‑wage applicable if total bid > $15,000.
• Key Dates: Posting May 12 2026, Questions by May 19 2026, Quote deadline May 27 2026, Anticipated award June 10 2026, Contract start June 29 2026, Contract end June 28 2029.