IFB Engineering and Maintenance Staffing Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued Invitation for Bid 07A6466 to secure engineering and maintenance staffing services for the District 7 office building in Los Angeles. The contract requires the provision of ten qualified personnel, including one Chief Engineer II, one Chief Engineer I, four Stationary Engineers, two Maintenance Mechanics, and two Electricians II. These staff members will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning, as well as auxiliary electrical plants. The scope of work covers a facility with approximately 716,200 interior square feet and 1.1 million exterior square feet, encompassing garage levels, office floors, the executive floor, and all roof levels. The estimated period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and provide staff with specialized certifications in areas such as Universal Refrigerant Recovery, Arc Flash Training, and NFPA 70E. The solicitation emphasizes a 25 percent Small Business participation goal and provides incentives for DGS-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Bids are evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility, with a mandatory site inspection held on October 5, 2026. Payment is processed monthly in arrears, contingent upon the submission of certified payroll records and a completed Payee Data Record. All bids must be submitted via mail or hand-delivery by October 13, 2026, as electronic submissions are not accepted.