IFPQ Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only Plumbing Services in Los Angeles County

The contract, identified by solicitation number 07A6262, is issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for plumbing services in Los Angeles County under a strict set of eligibility and compliance requirements. Only certified Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) entities are eligible to bid, with the contract award determined strictly on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. Bidders must hold a valid CSLB Class C-36 plumbing license, be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations for prevailing wage compliance, submit a 5% bid bond, provide proof of insurance, and file a non-collusion declaration. Performance is required at Caltrans’ facility located at 100 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, with services scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including on-demand responses for non-routine issues—routine service must be addressed within 72 hours and non-routine within two hours. The contract term runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2029, with no option periods, and subcontracting is explicitly prohibited. The estimated budget range is between $90,000 and $484,000, with labor rates set for journeyman and apprentice plumbers at fixed hourly prices and a cap of 10% on parts and materials. Invoicing must be done via paper submissions in triplicate, including detailed service logs, timesheets, and supporting documentation, with no electronic invoicing system accepted. All work must meet California building codes, adhere to ADA accessibility standards, and comply with SB 1383 for organic waste recycling. Contractors are required to maintain FIPS 140-2 certified encryption for any state data accessed, wear visible visitor badges, sign in daily, and ensure their personnel undergo security clearance. The contractor must designate a project manager responsible for overseeing compliance, training, and communications, and must submit quarterly utilization reports if claiming socioeconomic status. Additional mandatory certifications include disclosures regarding debarment history, Darfur Contracting Act compliance for foreign operations, and adherence to California civil rights laws. The contract allows Caltrans to terminate for any reason with 30 days’ notice or immediately for cause, with payment limited to work performed up to termination. Insurance must be primary and include endorsement appendices, and all materials are subject to a