Opportunity
California eProcure #32A0730
Caltrans Solicits Replacement of Exhaust Evacuation System in Humboldt County
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
32A0730
NAICS
238290
This opportunity involves the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeking a contractor to replace the Exhaust Evacuation System (EES) at its District 32 Equipment Shop in Humboldt County. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 32 / Equipment, Division of Procurement and Contracts - Scope of Work: - Remove and legally dispose of the existing Exhaust Evacuation System - Furnish and install a new EES, including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, travel, supplies, parts, fees, permits, and incidentals - Installation includes: - 8 motorized hose reels with dampers - 2 motorized hose reels without dampers - 10 switches - 10 hoses - 10 nozzles - 4 exhaust canes - 1 fan motor - Approximately 400 feet of ducting - Unforeseen labor is included as a line item (32 hours estimated) - Allowance for parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits (capped at 10% of subtotal) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold appropriate California contractor licenses (C-20, C-61/D-34, C-43, or B with appropriate subcontractors) - Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations is required - Compliance with prevailing wage laws if the contract exceeds $15,000 - Small business and 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals - Maximum bid amount is $484,000 - Mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection - All work must be completed within 60 business days after notice to proceed, during specified weekday hours
Description
This solicitation is for the removal and legal disposal of the current Exhaust Evacuation System (EES) and the furnishing and installation of a new EES including motors, reels, switches, ducting, wiring, and all other components for Caltrans in Humboldt County. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, travel, supplies, parts, fees, permits, and incidentals necessary for the work. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection will be held on August 20, 2026, at the Caltrans District 32 Equipment Shop in Eureka, CA. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses and requires a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Prevailing wages apply if the bid amount exceeds $15,000.