*Certified SB/DVBE only* IFPQ Demolition and Clearance Service in San Luis Obispo County

This contract is a solicitation issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for certified Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms to provide comprehensive demolition and clearance services within San Luis Obispo County. The scope requires the contractor to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, permits, traffic control, travel, and incidentals necessary to demolish and remove structures, foundations, footings, and other improvements located within the State right of way, including hazardous material abatement such as friable and nonfriable asbestos and lead paint, contaminated soil removal, and full implementation of Health and Safety Plans (HSP), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Water Pollution Control Programs (WPCP). All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including Senate Bill 1383 of 2016 and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The solicitation is limited to one eligible bidder per entity, with a maximum total quote of $484,000; bids exceeding this amount or omitting required line items will be rejected as non-responsive. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive bidder, with ties broken by lottery. Performance is expected to continue until December 31, 2027, with service requests not extending beyond the agreement’s expiration. The contractor must maintain active certification as a DGS-approved SB/MB/SB-PW or DVBE throughout the term and ensure all subcontractors share the same status. Financial and administrative obligations are stringent, requiring submission of invoices in triplicate with detailed service logs, hourly rates, dates of work, receipts from licensed disposal facilities, and certified payroll records to avoid payment delays. Payment is contingent upon approval by the Caltrans Contract Manager and adherence to Cost Principles under 48 CFR Part 31 and 2 CFR Part 200, with unallowable costs subject to repayment. A Payment Bond equaling 100% of the contract amount is mandatory for any service request over $25,000 and must be in place prior to work commencement, with continuous coverage maintained for the life of the agreement. Insurance must name Caltrans and its officers as additional insured parties. All records must be retained for three years post-final payment and made available for audit by Caltrans, the State Auditor, or federal representatives. The contractor must also complete