Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary to provide mission-critical vegetative wildfire fuels reduction services to Caltrans. Current and valid California Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) is required. 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) are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements. The DVBE Participation Program applies, and a five percent (5%) goal is required for this IFB. The DVBE Incentive Program may also apply to this IFB. 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 11, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details. Proposed Award Date (estimate) 10/29/2023 Written Question Submittal 10/06/2023 2:00 p.m Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, complete address and must reference IFB No. 56A0787. Questions must be sent to one of the following: Email: Nguyet.pham@dot.ca.gov Or mail to: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts Attention: Nguyet Pham 1727 30th Street, MS 65 Sacramento, CA 95816. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all bids for reasonable cause. The term of this Agreement is: start date December 1 2023 (Estimate) or upon DGS approval, whichever is later through End date November 30, 2025 (Estimate)