Smart Controller and Automatic Landscape Irrigation System Repair and Maintenance Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 07A6532 for the repair and maintenance of smart controllers and automatic landscape irrigation systems. The contract covers approximately 225 controllers across 1,800 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The selected contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform routine maintenance, non-routine emergency repairs, and electrical wiring work on Caltrans Right of Way. The estimated period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029, with work assigned via service requests from the Caltrans Contract Manager. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Mandatory requirements include a valid C-27 Landscaping Contractor license and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Bidders must submit a physical package containing the Bid Proposal, Non-Collusion Declaration, and various state certifications by November 10, 2026. The contract emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage laws for bids exceeding 15,000 dollars and requires a 100 percent payment bond for any individual service request valued at 25,000 dollars or more. Caltrans also maintains a 25 percent Small Business participation goal and offers incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises.