IFB Guardrail Services, Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 07A6516 for guardrail and highway component repair and replacement services within Los Angeles County. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and traffic control necessary to repair or replace Metal Beam Guardrail, Midwest Guardrail System barriers, Thrie Beam Barriers, crash cushions, and other related components on both routine and non-routine bases. The scope includes the reconstruction and installation of devices according to manufacturer manuals, necessary earthwork, and the legal disposal of damaged components. The agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with preferences available for certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Bids must be submitted via mail or hand-delivery by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to Kae Saechin. Required submissions include a bid proposal where every line item must be priced, a non-collusion declaration, and a bid bond of at least 10 percent for bids of $484,000 or more. The contract is subject to State General Prevailing Wage Rates for Los Angeles County and requires specific certifications, including the California Civil Rights Laws and the Darfur and Iran Contracting Acts depending on the contract value. Performance is managed through individual service requests, which generally must be completed within 14 days. Payment is contingent upon the submission of triplicate invoices, certified payroll records, and signed manufacturer checklists approved by the Caltrans Contract Manager.