IFPQ Tree Root Removal and Sidewalk Repair Services in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for tree root removal and sidewalk repair services in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties under solicitation number 02A2521, with a submission deadline of June 23, 2026. The contract, designated as an Invitation for Public Quotes (IFPQ), is a California Certified Small Business, Micro Business, Small Business for Public Works, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise set-aside with a maximum estimated value of $484,000. The work involves removing and legally disposing of damaged concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters affected by tree roots, trenching and extracting roots, installing root barriers, treating roots with pruning sealer, and pouring new four-inch-thick minor concrete sidewalks within five working days of removal. The scope includes concrete grinding at designated locations in Weaverville, Redding, and Yreka, with all materials, labor, equipment, travel, permits, and waste disposal the contractor’s responsibility. Work must comply with Caltrans Standard Specifications, particularly Section 12-4.04 for temporary pedestrian access, and reconstruction of the base material in kind where uplift has occurred. Contractors must hold a valid California Class A General Engineering or C-8 Concrete Contractor license and be currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Prevailing wages are required if the bid exceeds $15,000, and compliance with Labor Code Sections 1775–1780 is mandatory. Bidders must submit certified payroll records with each invoice and a DVBE Utilization Report (ADM-3059), with failure to submit the latter on the final invoice potentially resulting in a $10,000 withholding. Invoices must be signed and submitted in triplicate to Caltrans District 02/Maintenance in Redding, including agreement number, dates and locations of service, receipts for materials, and hourly rates for unforeseen labor. The contract includes non-negotiable General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025), Special Terms and Conditions (Exhibit D), and Additional Provisions (Exhibit E), along with enforceable clauses on force majeure, indemnification of Caltrans for contractor equipment loss, termination for default if work is incomplete, and a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials. Bidders must also submit mandatory certifications including Non-Collusion, Debarment, DVBE eligibility,