IFB Rain Gutter Replacement, Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number 32A0745 for the removal and installation of rain gutters, downspouts, and associated components at the Caltrans Equipment Main Shop 4 in San Leandro, Alameda County. The project involves installing approximately 960 feet of 24-gauge galvanized metal gutters, 17 downspouts, and powder-coated steel screen leaf guards, all of which must be primed and painted with low VOC latex paint. The successful contractor must complete all work and submit final invoicing within 90 days of the notice to proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a mandatory requirement for a D-24 Metal Products license from the CSLB. Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and must be submitted to the Caltrans Division of Procurement and Contracts in Sacramento. Evaluation includes a 5% preference for certified Small Businesses (SB) or Microbusinesses (MB) and a 3% DVBE participation requirement. Additionally, a payment bond is required for bids exceeding 25,000 dollars, and prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds 15,000 dollars. All work must adhere to the 2025 California Building Standards Code, CALOSHA, and 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.