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You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 05A2782, titled Multi-Provider On-Call and As-
Needed Positive Location of Underground Utility Facilities in Santa Cruz, San Benito,
Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara 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 twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal.
Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB) and Contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum
of twenty-five percent (25%) of their net price to certified SBs or MBs (if applicable) are encouraged
to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation applies to this IFB, and a DBE goal of
twenty-one percent (21%) is required. See Section D, Special Programs 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
Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit B for requirement details.