IFB 56A0918 Maintenance and Repair of the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Elements and Communications Infrastructure in Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern Counties.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids under IFB 56A0918 for the routine and non-routine repair and maintenance of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements and communications infrastructure. The scope of work covers Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern Counties and includes troubleshooting and repairing TMS elements, communication infrastructure, controlled environmental vaults, hubs, and mini-hubs. Services extend to wireless and wired outside plant infrastructure, temporary traffic control, HVAC services, and general building repairs. The estimated period of performance runs from December 21, 2026, through December 20, 2029. This is an Invitation for Bid where the award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Evaluation includes specific preferences and incentives for certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a combined cap of 100,000 dollars for all incentives. Bidders must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards for fiber optic cables and comply with State General Prevailing Wage Rates for the specified counties. Required submissions include a bid proposal, bidder declaration, and various certifications. Payment is processed monthly in arrears via the Caltrans submittal box, contingent upon the submission of a Payee Data Record and approval by the Caltrans Contract Manager.