Irrigation Repair and Maintenance Services in Los Angeles County

This contract, issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under solicitation number 07A6241 and posted on December 3, 2025, pertains to the provision of smart controller automatic landscape irrigation system repair and maintenance services within Los Angeles County. The scope requires the contractor to supply all labor, parts, materials, tools, travel, equipment, and incidentals necessary to support the maintenance, repair, and emergency services for Caltrans’ irrigation systems and related electrical wiring located within Caltrans right-of-way. The contract term is expected to begin no earlier than January 1, 2026, and run through December 31, 2028, covering various Caltrans Maintenance Stations across Los Angeles County. Service requests will drive specific task assignments under what appears to be an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)-type agreement, with detailed performance standards including rapid response times (24 hours for routine work, 2 hours for emergencies) and adherence to relevant state laws such as prevailing wage requirements and SB 1383 organic waste recycling mandates. The maximum bid ceiling for this agreement is set at $461,000, with no detailed fixed pricing provided upfront but requiring bidders to submit hourly rates for inspection, repair, and maintenance across several categories of irrigation systems. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis with emphasis on responsiveness and responsibility, including licensing, bonding, and compliance with labor and certification requirements, such as DIR registration and adherence to non-discrimination laws. The solicitation incorporates special provisions including mandatory reporting of any use of generative AI in performance, insurance requirements naming subcontractors as additional insureds, the necessity for a Motor Carrier Permit if applicable, and certification under the Darfur Contracting Act. Invoicing is manual, requiring triplicate physical submissions tied to Caltrans service requests. Final acceptance is contingent upon completion of work to Caltrans standards, with inspections conducted at job sites, and all contract deliverables and documentation must strictly comply with state and local policies. The solicitation mandates no alternate contract language, and bidder participation is encouraged from Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, which are subject to specific participation goals and preferences.