About this opportunity
AI summaryThe California Department of Transportation seeks bids for routine and non-routine maintenance and repair services for its Transportation Management Systems elements and communications infrastructure (TOSNET). The scope spans Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties, covering monitoring and traffic control devices, network systems, hubs, roadside cabinets, and associated cabling facilities. Eligible bidders must be USA organizations registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Prime contractors must possess a C-10 Electrical Contractor License, while required Class B, C-20, and C-31 licenses may be held by the prime or subcontractors. Bidders must submit questions no later than November 10, 2026, and bids of $484,000 or greater require a 10 percent bidder's bond.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- California Department of Transportation
- Solicitation No.
- 56A0917
Scope of work
- Routine and non-routine repairs and maintenance of Transportation Management Systems elements
- Maintenance and repair of communications infrastructure (TOSNET)
- Traffic control services and operations including lane closures
- Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) services
- General building repairs and construction for communications hubs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Prime Contractor must possess a valid and current C-10 Electrical Contractor License
- Prime and/or subcontractor must possess a valid and current Class B General Building Contractor License
- Prime and/or subcontractor must possess a valid and current C-20 Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Contractor License
- Subcontractor must possess a valid and current C-31 Traffic Control License
- Valid and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
- Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) issued by DMV if required under California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620
- No convictions in the preceding 5 years for violating state or federal undocumented worker laws
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1 - Bid Proposal (ADM-1412)
- Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (DOT ADM-1416)
- Bidder’s Bond (ADM-2010) (required for bids $484,000 and greater)
- California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076)
- Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077)
- Iran Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0078)
- Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017)
- Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105) (if subcontractors are used)
- Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works
Key dates
- IFB available to prospective bidders
- November 3, 2026
- Written Question Submittal
- November 10, 2026
- Final Date and Time for Bid Submission
- November 19, 2026 2:00 p.m.
- Bid Opening
- November 19, 2026 2:30 p.m.
- Proposed Award Date (estimate)
- November 24, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit bids to Caltrans at [email protected] prior to the bid submittal deadline.
Contract details
- Estimated value
- $TBD
- Place of performance
- Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability; motor vehicle liability not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit; statutory workers compensation with employer liability of $1,000,000. Bid bond of at least 10% for bids $484,000 and greater. 100% Payment Bond for Service Requests of $25,000 or more.
- Funding
- 48 CFR Part 31, 2 CFR Part 200, and State General Prevailing Wage Rates (Labor Code Sections 1720-1861)