IFB 56A0916 Maintenance and Repair of the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Elements and Communications Infrastructure in Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids under IFB 56A0916 for the routine and non-routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements and communications infrastructure. The scope of work covers ten California counties, including Butte, Sacramento, and Yolo, and involves servicing field elements such as CCTV cameras, message signs, ramp metering systems, and roadway weather stations, as well as outside plant infrastructure like fiber optic and copper cabling. The contractor is responsible for hub maintenance, temporary traffic control, and general building repairs. Key deliverables include OTDR testing, updated communication network diagrams, and the use of the TRAC web-based system for repair tracking. The agreement is estimated to run from December 21, 2026, to December 20, 2029. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific incentives available for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and Small Businesses (SB). Bidders must submit physical bids by November 19, 2026, including required certifications and a bidder's bond for bids of $484,000 or more. The contract requires adherence to state general prevailing wage rates and professional quality standards enforced by the California Contractors State License Board. Payment is processed via monthly itemized invoices submitted in triplicate to the Caltrans Contract Manager.