IFPQ - Certified SB including MB, SB-PW or a DVBE, Landscape Maintenance Service in San Diego County

The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for landscape maintenance services in San Diego County, with solicitation number 11A4419, posted on July 31, 2026, and a response deadline of August 18, 2026. The work must be performed by a certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and covers all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, permits, travel, vehicles, and incidentals necessary to maintain landscapes at designated Caltrans sites, primarily at 7183 Opportunity Road, San Diego, CA 92111. The performance period is estimated to run from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029, subject to Caltrans approval. The maximum allowable bid amount is strictly capped at $484,000, and award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with no trade-offs allowed—technical acceptability is determined solely by full compliance with solicitation requirements and proposal correctness, with price as the decisive factor. All work must adhere to Caltrans STD 213 and other specified standards, including California labor laws, environmental regulations, and quality benchmarks for workmanlike construction. Special requirements include mandatory DVBE or SB certification maintained throughout the contract term, compliance with prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship ratios, submission of certified payroll records, and insurance coverage of $1 million in general and auto liability, plus $1 million employer liability for workers’ compensation—all with Caltrans named as additional insured. Contractors must encrypt state data using AES-256 or AES-128 with FIPS 140-2 compliance, report any data breaches immediately, and disclose any use of Generative AI that affects deliverables. The contractor is prohibited from being a delinquent taxpayer, debarred entity, or under U.S. economic sanctions, and must certify no history of employing undocumented workers. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate to the designated Caltrans office and include Agreement number, service dates, hourly rates, work descriptions, and supporting receipts; electronic invoicing systems are not utilized. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to Jean Mallare by the deadline, and