Replacement of Lighting with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lights

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Light Emitted Diode (LED) Lighting Upgrades as described herein: Contractor agrees to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials and travel required to remove and legally dispose of existing lighting and install new LED lighting fixtures. Payment Bond Requirement: The successful bidder will be required to provide, prior to commencement of work under a Service Request price, a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the total Service Request, if the Service Request price exceeds $25,000. The Payment Bond is not required at the time of bid submittal; however, it is required, as applicable, prior to the start date of the Service Request. Prior to commencement of work under this Service Request, Contractor shall submit a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the total Service Request price, if the Service Request price exceeds $25,000. The Payment Bond is due prior to the start date of the Service Request. No work may commence without receipt of a valid Payment Bond as noted herein. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the State's twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), SBs for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW), and Contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SB, MB to submit proposals are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements. The DVBE Participation Program applies, and a three percent (3%) goal is required for this IFB. The DVBE Incentive Program may also apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 2, in this IFB for requirements. This Agreement requires Prevailing Wages if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. If the total bid amount is under $15,000, then Prevailing Wage language will be removed prior to award. Refer to Attachment 13, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details. Questions and Answers A. For bidders attending the pre-bid site inspection, bring written questions to the inspection. B. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted in writing by 02/28/2023. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions via e-mail to timothy.murphy@dot.ca.gov. C. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, complete address and must reference IFB No. 12A2059. The designated contact person for this IFB is: Tim Murphy California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: timothy.murphy@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279)-234-2662 Bidder and subcontractors shall possess at the time of bid submittal and for the duration of the Agreement (if awarded), either a current and valid Class A-General Engineering Contractor or a C-10 Electrical Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) as described in Item 11 of this Invitation for Bid and in Exhibit E of the Proposed Forms of Agreement, Attachment 13. Written Question Submittal 02/28/2023

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