Guardrail Repair and/or Replacement Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties

Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, complete address and must reference IFB No. 10A2452 Questions must be sent to one of the following: Email: Michael.Dean@dot.ca.gov Or mail to: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts Attention: Michael Dean 1727 30th Street, MS 65 Guardrail Repair and/or Replacement Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties. In submitting your bid, you shall comply with the instructions found herein. In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the State's 25 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 SBs, MBs (if applicable), or SB-PWs, 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 14, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details. The designated contact person for this IFB is: Michael Dean California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: Michael.Dean@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279)-234-2517 Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Caltrans unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.