Project Title: [PAINTING SERVICES IN YUBA COUNTY]
Event ID: 32A0708
Solicitation Number: IFB 32A0708
Agency: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Buyer: Angel.Cervantes.Jr@dot.ca.gov
Description: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to clean, prepare, and paint approximately 71,000 square feet of exterior surfaces for Caltrans Equipment Shop 3 Buildings A and B, including walls, roof flashing, and steel supports. Services are generally performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., though some weekend or after-hours work may be coordinated. Specific siding on Building A containing asbestos requires specialized gentle wet cleaning methods in compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations.
Timeline:
Start Date: June 01, 2026 (estimate)
End Date: May 31, 2027 (estimate)
Total Duration: One year
Budget:
"Not to Exceed" Amount: $461,000.00
Award Method: Lowest responsible bidder
Prevailing Wages: Required if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000
Financial Bonds: A Payment Bond for 100% of the Agreement amount is required for bids of $25,000 or more.
Key Requirements:
Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection: April 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Mandatory Licenses: Current and valid C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license
Required Certifications: Valid registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for the prime and all subcontractors.
Bidder Preferences: A 5% Small Business (SB) preference and a 3% mandatory DVBE participation requirement apply.
Time and Date: Bids will be opened today, April 23, 2026, at 2:30 p.m..
Teleconference: You can listen to the results in real-time by calling 1-866-700-7952 and entering pass code 7089821#.
What is Read: Caltrans will read the bid proposals in numeric order, announcing the total bid amount and any Small Business or Micro Business preferences.
Online Posting: Preliminary results will be posted on the Caltrans website by 3:00 p.m. on the first business day following the bid opening.
Verification: These results are "preliminary" because Caltrans must still verify your licensing, bonding, DIR registration, and DVBE participation.
Proposed Award Date: The estimated award date is May 08, 2026.
Notification for Non-Low Bidders: If an agreement is awarded to someone other than the low bidder, the low bidder will receive an email notification five (5) working days prior to the actual award.
Intent to Award: Upon written request, a "Notice of Intent to Award" will be posted online and in the awarding office for five (5) working days before the final execution.
Direct Contact: You can also contact the Contract Analyst, Angel Cervantes Jr, directly to check the status.
Web Locations for Notifications:
Initial Bid Results: Preliminary results will be posted by 3:00 p.m. on the day following the bid opening (estimated April 24, 2026) at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/bid-results.
Official Notice of Intent to Award: If a bidder submits a written request, the official notice will be posted for at least five (5) working days at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/notices-of-intent-to-award.
Questions & Answers (Addenda): Any formal changes or compiled responses to questions are posted to the Cal eProcure website at: https://caleprocure.com/pages/index.aspx.
Dial-In Number: 1-866-700-7952
Pass Code: 7089821#
Timing: Calls will be accepted starting at 2:20 p.m. PT. The reading begins promptly at 2:30 p.m. PT.
Procedure:
Bids are read in numeric order by Agreement number.
The total bid proposal amount and any small business or micro-business information will be read aloud for each bidder.
Strict Rule: No questions are allowed during the call, and information will not be repeated.