Bids open Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Dated July 27, 2026

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

AND

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY IN KERN COUNTY IN AND NEAR

ARVIN FROM 0.1 MILE WEST OF COMANCHE DRIVE TO 0.1 MILE EAST OF

KING STREET

In District 06 On Route 223

Under

Bid book dated July 27, 2026 Standard Specifications dated 2025

Project plans approved May 26, 2026 Standard Plans dated 2025

Identified by

Contract No. 06-0Y1504

06-Ker-223-20.1/21.3

Project ID 0619000002

SPECIAL NOTICES

See sections 2 and 3 for contractors' registration requirements.

The Department advises bidders that potential claim records must be submitted by the contractor using the Department's Internet potential claim system.

See section 2 for submittal requirements for DVBE quotes and Non–Small Business

Subcontractor Preference.

For work plan for local material from (1) a noncommercial source or (2) a source not regulated under California jurisdiction, see section 6-1.03B(2).

See section 7-1.02K(3) for the requirements for electronic submittal of certified payroll records using LCPtracker Pro.

The flagging and temporary traffic control requirements have been revised. See sections 7-

1.03, 7-1.04, and 12.

See sections 2-1.11 and 2-1.33B for in-use off-road diesel-fueled vehicle requirements regarding Certificate of Reported Compliance submittals.

See section 14-11.14 for changes to the management of treated wood waste.

See section 6-1.08 for the requirements for environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials and products.

Contract No. 06-0Y1504 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID ITEM LIST

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ORGANIZATION

DIVISION I GENERAL PROVISIONS

1 GENERAL

2 BIDDING

5 CONTROL OF WORK

6 CONTROL OF MATERIALS

7 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

8 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

9 PAYMENT

DIVISION II GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

13 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

14 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

15 EXISTING FACILITIES

DIVISION III EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE

17 GENERAL

21 EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION V SURFACINGS AND PAVEMENTS

36 GENERAL

39 ASPHALT CONCRETE

DIVISION VI STRUCTURES

49 PILING

55 STEEL STRUCTURES

56 OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES, STANDARDS, AND POLES

DIVISION VIII MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

73 CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS

DIVISION IX TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

82 SIGNS AND MARKERS

84 MARKINGS

ii

DIVISION X ELECTRICAL WORK

86 GENERAL

87 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

iii

STANDARD PLANS LIST

The standard plan sheets applicable to this Contract include those listed below. The applicable revised standard plans (RSPs) listed below are included in the project plans.

RSP A3A Abbreviations (Sheet 1 of 3)

RSP A3B Abbreviations (Sheet 2 of 3)

RSP A3C Abbreviations (Sheet 3 of 3)

A10A Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 1 of 5)

A10B Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 2 of 5)

A10C Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 3 of 5)

A10D Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 4 of 5)

A10E Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 5 of 5)

A20A Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20B Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20C Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20D Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20E Traffic Lines - Typical Details for Contrast Striping

A24A Pavement Markings - Arrows

A24B Pavement Markings - Arrows and Symbols

A24C Pavement Markings - Symbols and Numerals

A24D Pavement Markings - Words

A24E Pavement Markings - Words

A24F Pavement Markings - Crosswalks

A24G Pavement Markings - Yield Lines, Limit Lines, and Wrong Way Details

A24H Pavement Markings - Arrows

A62A Excavation and Backfill - Miscellaneous Details

A62D Excavation and Backfill - Concrete Pipe Culverts

A62DA Excavation and Backfill - Concrete Pipe Culverts - Indirect Design Method

A62E Excavation and Backfill - Cast-In-Place Reinforced Concrete Box and Arch Culverts

A73A Object Markers

A73B Markers

A73C Delineators, Channelizers and Barricades

A74 Survey Monuments

A87A Curbs and Driveways

A87B Hot Mix Asphalt Dikes iv

RSP A88A Curb Ramp Details

D72B CIP Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6

D72C CIP Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6

D72D CIP Drainage Inlets - Types GT1, GT2, GT3 and GT4

D72E CIP Drainage Inlets - Types GO and GDO

D72F CIP Drainage Inlet Notes

D72G CIP Drainage Inlet Tables

D73B Precast Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6

D73C Precast Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6

D73D Precast Drainage Inlets - Types GT1, GT2, GT3 and GT4

D73E Precast Drainage Inlets - Types GO and GDO

D73F Precast Drainage Inlet Notes

D73G Precast Drainage Inlet Tables

D74 Drainage Inlet Details

D77A Grate Details No. 1

D77B Grate Details No. 2

D78A Gutter Depressions

D78C Inlet Depressions - Hot Mix Asphalt Shoulders

D79 Precast Reinforced Concrete Pipe - Direct Design Method

D79A Precast Reinforced Concrete Pipe - Direct Design Method

D88 Construction Loads on Culverts

D97H Reinforced Concrete Pipe or Non-Reinforced Concrete Pipe - Standard and Positive Joints

H1 Landscape and Erosion Control Symbols

H51 Erosion Control Details - Fiber Roll and Compost Sock

H52 Rolled Erosion Control Product

T1A Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Unidirectional)

T1A1 Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Unidirectional)

T1B Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Bidirectional)

T2 Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Shoulder Installations)

T3C Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt)

T3D Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt)

T3E Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt)

T3F Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23)

T3F2 Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23) v

T3G Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring)

T3G2 Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring)

T9 Traffic Control System Tables for Lane and Ramp Closures

RSP T11 Traffic Control System for Lane Closure on Multilane Conventional Highways

T11A Traffic Control System for Changeable Lane Closure on Multilane Conventional Highways and Expressways

RSP T12 Traffic Control System for Half Road Closure on Multilane Conventional Highways and Expressways

RSP T13 Traffic Control System with Reversible Control on Two Lane Conventional Highways

RSP T13A Traffic Control System - Two Lane Conventional Highways

RSP T13B Traffic Control System - Two Lane Conventional Highways

RSP T13C Traffic Control System - Two Lane Conventional Highways

T17 Traffic Control System for Moving Lane Closure on Two Lane Highways

T19 Traffic Control System - Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction on Conventional Highways

T20 Traffic Control System - Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction Details

T22 Traffic Control System for Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction on Two Lane Conventional Highways

T30 Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes - Typical Sidewalk Closure and Pedestrian Detour

T31 Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes - Typical Sidewalk Diversion Within Roadbed

T32 Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes - Typical Sidewalk/Crosswalk Closure and Pedestrian Detour

T34 Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes - Curb Ramp Options

T58 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Construction Entrance)

T59 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Concrete Washout Facility)

T61 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection)

T62 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection)

T63 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection)

T64 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection)

RS1 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 1

RS2 Roadside Signs - Wood Post - Typical Installation Details No. 2

RS4 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 4

RS5 Roadside Sign-PSST Post-Typical Installation Details No. 1

RS6 Roadside Sign-PSST Post-Typical Installation Details No. 2

ES-1A Electrical Systems (Legend)

ES-1B Electrical Systems (Legend)

ES-1C Electrical Systems (Legend)

ES-2F Electrical Systems (Service Equipment Enclosure and Typical Wiring Diagram, Type III - C Series) vi

ES-3C Electrical Systems (Controller Cabinet Foundation and Pad Details)

ES-3E Electrical Systems (Telephone Demarcation Cabinet, Type B)

ES-3K Electrical Systems (Electronics Assembly Connection Diagram) (Battery Backup System)

ES-4A Electrical Systems (Signal Head Mounting)

ES-4B Electrical Systems (Pedestrian Signal Heads)

ES-4C Electrical Systems (Signal Heads and Mountings)

ES-4D Electrical Systems (Signal Head Mounting)

ES-4E Electrical Systems (Signal Heads)

ES-5A Electrical Systems (Loop Detectors)

ES-5B Electrical Systems (Detectors)

ES-5C Electrical Systems (Accessible Pedestrian Signal and Push Button Assemblies)

ES-5D Electrical Systems (Curb and Shoulder Termination, Trench, and Handhole Details)

ES-5E Electrical Systems (Trench in Pavement and Piezoelectric Axle Sensor Details)

ES-6A Electrical Systems (Lighting Standard, Types 15 and 21)

ES-6B Electrical Systems (Electrolier Anchorage and Grouting for Type 15 and Type 21, Barrier Rail Mounted)

ES-7A Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Type TS, and Type 2 Post)

ES-7B Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Type 1 and Equipment Identification Characters)

ES-7C Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Case 1 Signal Mast Arm Loading, Wind Velocity = 100 mph and Signal Mast Arm Lengths 15' to 30')

ES-7D Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Case 2 Signal Mast Arm Loading, Wind Velocity = 100 mph and Signal Mast Arm Lengths 15' to 30')

ES-7E Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Case 3 Signal Mast Arm Loading, Wind Velocity = 100 mph and Signal Mast Arm Lengths 15' to 45')

ES-7F Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Case 4 Signal Mast Arm Loading, Wind Velocity = 100 mph and Signal Mast Arm Lengths 25' to 45')

ES-7G Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Case 5 Signal Mast Arm Loading, Wind Velocity = 100 mph and Signal Mast Arm Lengths 50' to 55')

ES-7M Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 1)

ES-7N Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 2)

RSP ES-7O Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 3)

ES-7R Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Attachments)

ES-8B Electrical Systems (Traffic Pull Box)

ES-11 Electrical Systems (Foundation Installations)

ES-13A Electrical Systems (Splice Insulation Methods Details)

ES-13B Electrical Systems (Kinking and Banding Detail) vii

CANCELED STANDARD PLANS LIST

The 2025 standard plan sheets listed below are canceled and not applicable to this contract.

Plan No.

Date

Canceled Plan No.

Date Canceled

Plan No.

Date

Canceled

P8 04-20-26

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids open Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Dated July 27, 2026

General work description: HMA (Type A), minor Conc, modify signal, and Ped hybrid beacon.

The Department will receive electronically sealed bids for the following work: CONSTRUCTION ON

STATE HIGHWAY IN KERN COUNTY IN AND NEAR ARVIN FROM 0.1 MILE WEST OF COMANCHE

DRIVE TO 0.1 MILE EAST OF KING STREET.

District-County-Route-Post Mile: 06-Ker-223-20.1/21.3

Contract No. 06-0Y1504

The Contractor must have either a Class A license or any combination of the following Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work: C-10, C-12.

The Department establishes no DVBE Contract goal but encourages bidders to obtain DVBE participation.

The SBE Contract goal is 5 percent.

Bids must be on a unit price basis.

Complete the work within 120 working days.

The estimated cost of the project is $6,900,000.

The Department will receive bids until 2:00 p.m. on the bid open date via Bid Express website. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. For more information refer to the Electronic Bidding Guide at the Office Engineer's website.

The Department will open and publicly read the bids through webcast/teleconference services immediately after the specified closing time.

For bid results go to:

https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/cc

Select Electronic Bidding under the Bidding tab.

District office addresses are provided in the Standard Specifications.

Present bidders' inquiries to the Department and view the Department's responses at:

https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/cc?id=cc_bidinquiries

Questions about alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be asked before bid opening. After bid opening, the Department does not consider these questions as bid protests.

Submit your bid with bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid.

Under Govt Code § 14835 et seq. and 2 CA Code of Regs § 1896 et seq., the Department gives preference to certified small businesses and non–small businesses who commit to 25 percent certified small business participation.

Under Pub Cont Code § 6107, the Department gives preference to a "California company," as defined, for bid comparison purposes over a nonresident contractor from any state that gives or requires a preference to be given to contractors from that state on its public entity construction contracts.

Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov, or from the Department's Labor Compliance Office of the district in which the work is located.

The Department has made available Notices of Suspension and Proposed Debarment from the Federal Highway Administration. For a copy of the notices, go to https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/debar.html.

Additional information is provided in the Excluded Parties List System at https://sam.gov/content/home.

Caltrans and the Construction Industry are committed to making partnering the way we do business. For more information, go to https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/partnering.

Department of Transportation

BID ITEM LIST

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0001 070030 LEAD COMPLIANCE PLAN LS LUMP SUM

0002 090100 TIME-RELATED OVERHEAD (WDAY) WDAY 120

0003 090200 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADVISOR ON-SITE

MEETING

EA 4

0004 090207 HOURLY OFF-SITE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION-

ADVISOR-RELATED TASKS

HR 10

0005 120090 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS LS LUMP SUM

0006 120100 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0007 120120 TYPE III BARRICADE EA 43

0008 124000 TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ROUTE LS LUMP SUM

0009 128652 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0010 129152 TEMPORARY RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN

SYSTEM

EA 4

0011 130100 JOB SITE MANAGEMENT LS LUMP SUM

0012 130201 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM LS LUMP SUM

0013 130620 TEMPORARY DRAINAGE INLET PROTECTION EA 25

0014 130710 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EA 2

0015 130730 STREET SWEEPING LS LUMP SUM

0016 130900 TEMPORARY CONCRETE WASHOUT LS LUMP SUM

0017 141120 TREATED WOOD WASTE LB 4,710

0018 153121 REMOVE CONCRETE (CY) CY 400

0019 170103 CLEARING AND GRUBBING (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0020 190101 ROADWAY EXCAVATION CY 220

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0021 198010 IMPORTED BORROW (CY) CY 6

0022 210212 DRY SEED (SQFT) SQFT 2,350

0023 210300 HYDROMULCH SQFT 2,350

0024 210350 FIBER ROLLS LF 200

0025 210610 COMPOST (CY) CY 8

0026 210630 INCORPORATE MATERIALS SQFT 2,350

0027 260203 CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE (CY) CY 3

0028 390132 HOT MIX ASPHALT (TYPE A) TON 11,200

0029 394060 DATA CORE LS LUMP SUM

0030 397005 TACK COAT TON 59

0031 398200 COLD PLANE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT SQYD 62,400

0032 510094 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, DRAINAGE

INLET

CY 41.5

0033 016071 PEDESTRIAN BARRICADE RAILING LF 650

0034 652311 18" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (CLASS III,

RUBBER GASKET JOINT)

LF 81

0035 710132 REMOVE CULVERT (LF) LF 5

0036 710150 REMOVE INLET EA 14

0037 710210 ADJUST FRAME AND GRATE TO GRADE EA 4

0038 730070 DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE SQFT 1,060

0039 731502 MINOR CONCRETE (MISCELLANEOUS

CONSTRUCTION)

CY 460

0040 733000 PRE/POST CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS EA 40

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0041 750001 (F) - MISCELLANEOUS IRON AND STEEL LB 6,453

0042 750010 MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER EA 1

0043 780230 SURVEY MONUMENT (TYPE D) EA 2

0044 780270 LOWER AND RAISE FRAME AND COVER

(UTILITY)

EA 56

0045 810120 REMOVE PAVEMENT MARKER EA 48

0046 810230 PAVEMENT MARKER (RETROREFLECTIVE) EA 440

0047 820250 REMOVE ROADSIDE SIGN EA 120

0048 820750 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.063"-UNFRAMED)

SQFT 920

0049 820760 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.080"-UNFRAMED)

SQFT 190

0050 820780 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.063"-FRAMED)

SQFT 130

0051 820790 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.080"-FRAMED)

SQFT 25

0052 820840 ROADSIDE SIGN - ONE POST EA 78

0053 820850 ROADSIDE SIGN - TWO POST EA 2

0054 820860 INSTALL SIGN (STRAP AND SADDLE BRACKET

METHOD)

EA 62

0055 820880 INSTALL SIGN (MAST-ARM HANGER METHOD) EA 16

0056 820900 INSTALL ROADSIDE SIGN PANEL ON EXISTING

POST

EA 29

0057 840516 THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

SQFT 17,000

0058 846007 6" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

LF 3,810

0059 846009 8" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

LF 2,440

0060 846010 8" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY) (BROKEN

12-3)

LF 200

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0061 846030 REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE LF 1,820

0062 846035 REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT

MARKING

SQFT 650

0063 847213 6" TRAFFIC STRIPE TAPE (WARRANTY)

(BROKEN 17-7)

LF 9,520

0064 870200 LIGHTING SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0065 870600 TRAFFIC MONITORING STATION SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0066 037568 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON

SYSTEMS

LS LUMP SUM

0067 870800 PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON SYSTEMS LS LUMP SUM

0068 872133 MODIFYING SIGNAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS LS LUMP SUM

0069 872135 MODIFYING TRAFFIC MONITORING STATIONS LS LUMP SUM

0070 999990 MOBILIZATION LS LUMP SUM

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ORGANIZATION

Special provisions are under headings that correspond with the main-section headings of the Standard Specifications. A main-section heading is a heading shown in the table of contents of the Standard Specifications.

Each special provision begins with a revision clause that describes or introduces a revision to the Standard Specifications.

Any paragraph added or deleted by a revision clause does not change the paragraph numbering of the Standard Specifications for any other reference to a paragraph of the Standard Specifications.

DIVISION I GENERAL PROVISIONS

1 GENERAL

Add to section 1-1.01:

Bid Items and Applicable Sections

Item code

Item description Applicable section

090200 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADVISOR ON-SITE MEETING 5

090207 HOURLY OFF-SITE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION-ADVISOR-RELATED

TASKS

016071 PEDESTRIAN BARRICADE RAILING 56

037568 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON SYSTEMS 87

2 BIDDING

Replace the 2nd paragraph of section 2-1.04 with:

The Department will conduct a meeting to provide small businesses, including DVBEs, the opportunity to meet and interact with prospective bidders in an effort to increase their participation in the performance of contracts.

Add between the 1st and 2nd paragraphs of section 2-1.06B:

The Department makes the following supplemental project information available:

Supplemental Project Information

Means Description Included in the Information Handout 1. Warranty Bond Available as specified in the Standard Specifications

1. Existing pavement smoothness data in ppf.

5 CONTROL OF WORK

Replace section 5-1.13E with:

5-1.13E Prompt Payment

Section 5-1.13E applies to all contracts.

Pay your subcontractors within 7 days of receipt of each progress payment under Pub Cont Code §§ 10262 and 10262.5. Pay duly authorized motor carriers of property in dump trucks for transportation charges under Bus & Prof Code § 7108.6. Pay other entities, such as material suppliers, within 30 days of receipt of each progress payment.

Each month, after the 15th and prior to 20th, submit the following payment information through the Department’s prompt payment monitoring system at https://caltrans.dbesystem.com:

1. Subcontractor’s or entity’s business name

2. Description of work performed

2.1. Bid item numbers or change order numbers

2.2. Written narrative of work performed

3. Value of work performed

4. Amount paid to subcontractor or entity

5. Withhold amount, if applicable

6. Explanation of withhold reasoning, if applicable

Your subcontractors and other entities may validate payments received using the prompt payment monitoring system.

If a subcontractor’s or other entity’s work is in dispute, provide a written withhold notification to the subcontractor or entity and the Engineer no later than 7 days after receipt of the corresponding progress payment that includes the following:

1. Value of the disputed work

2. Amount of the withhold being taken

3. Bid item numbers or change order numbers associated with the disputed work

4. Explanation of the deficiencies of the disputed work and how the corresponding value was calculated

5. Corrective actions to be taken for release of withheld amount

The Department may request additional documentation from you to evaluate whether you applied the withhold in good faith. Submit requested documents within 10 days of receipt of request.

The Department may withhold the same amount of your withhold from a future progress pay estimate if the Department determines any of the following has occurred:

1. Withhold was not applied in good faith

2. Requested additional withhold documentation records were not provided

3. Payment information was not submitted through the prompt payment monitoring system

4. Required withhold notification was not provided

The Department may also apply a 2 percent penalty on the withhold amount for every month payment is not made.

Replace section 5-1.15 with:

5-1.15 SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

5-1.15A General

Designate an on-site safety representative to superintend project safety for the duration of this Contract.

The safety representative may perform other non-safety related work if safety responsibilities are fulfilled.

The safety representative must be available after work hours as needed. The safety representative is not required to be on-site during plant establishment period, erosion control establishment period, or temporary suspensions when no other Contract work is being performed.

Develop a written site-specific safety program (SSSP) that incorporates known hazards associated with the project.

5-1.15B Submittals

Submit a resume of the safety representative before starting work on the project, including education, completed safety training, and safety experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy industry.

Submit a copy of the safety representative's certificate for the Cal/OSHA 30-hour – Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry or OSHA 510 - OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry training course as an informational submittal. The certificate must include:

1. Name of the entity providing certification

2. Name of the individual receiving certification

3. Date when the certification was provided

4. Expiration date, if applicable

Submit a copy of the SSSP as an informational submittal:

1. At least 15 days before starting work

2. At least 48 hours before starting work whenever a revision is made to the SSSP

5-1.15C Certifications

The safety representative must have completed training and received a certificate of completion for the Cal/OSHA 30-hour - Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry or OSHA 510 – OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry training course.

The safety representative must have one of the following certifications:

1. Certified Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

2. Construction Health and Safety Technician from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

3. Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

4. Safety Trained Supervisor from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

5. Safety Trained Supervisor Construction from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

6. Associate Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

7. Master Safety Professional from the National Association of Safety Professionals

8. Certified Safety Director from the National Association of Safety Professionals

5-1.15D Qualifications

The safety representative must be a competent and qualified person, as defined by Cal/OSHA, and must provide safety oversight on the project. The safety representative must have:

1. At least 3 years of safety experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy industry

2. Knowledge in the area of safety procedure for all types of work being performed on this project

3. Knowledge of Department specifications and plans, Cal/OSHA policy and procedures, and 8 CA

Code of Regs safety requirements

The safety representative must have completed safety training and maintain valid certifications for:

1. First aid

2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

5-1.15E Duties and Responsibilities

The safety representative must be available by:

1. Cellular telephone

2. Two-way radio

3. Mobile internet access

The safety representative must:

1. Develop the SSSP

2. Conduct the on-site new project orientation for each worker assigned to the project

3. Review the construction work plans for each subcontractor before starting work

4. Conduct or attend pre-planning sessions for high hazard work such as excavations, demolition, confined space entry, falsework, crane hoisting, high-risk utilities such as high-pressure pipelines with fuel or natural gas, and tunneling or boring

5. Conduct weekly job site safety meetings

6. Review work schedules, including subcontractors' work schedules, to ensure adequacy of job hazard analyses and address all safety concerns and issues

7. Ensure safety data sheets are available on-site for all materials and have a hazard communication program for informing workers of material hazards

8. Verify compliance with hazardous waste requirements under section 14-11, including spill prevention and control measures

9. Conduct daily safety inspections of the job site for hazards and compliance with safety requirements in the specifications and 8 CA Code of Regs

10. Report all incidents to the Engineer immediately, including the investigation of any close calls

When monitoring the job site, including work zones with certified flaggers or traffic control technicians, take immediate corrective action and notify the Engineer if an imminent danger is identified.

If the Engineer determines the safety representative is not meeting the intended duties and responsibilities, you must replace the safety representative within 30 days of written notice from the Engineer. If you need to replace the safety representative, notify the Engineer and provide replacement safety representative resume and required certifications at least 15 days before the replacement.

You may submit a secondary safety representative to act on behalf of the designated safety representative during extended shifts, continuous operations, or short-term absences that will not exceed 14 days in duration. The secondary safety representative must meet the same required qualifications and certifications as the designated safety representative.

Add to the end of section 5-1.20A:

During the progress of the work under this Contract, work under the following contracts may be in progress at or near the job site of this Contract:

Coincident or Adjacent Contracts

Contract no. County–Route–Post Mile Location Type of work 06-1E670 Ker-223-R20.131/R21.164 In City of Arvin Clean CA

Enhancement

Coordinate lane closures and traffic handling with the Engineer and with contractors of coincident or adjacent projects. Potential conflicts may not be limited to the contracts listed above.

Add to the end of section 5-1.20C:

This project does not include work on the railroad property, but a railroad is shown on the general plan sheet within the project limits. Do not trespass on the railroad property that transverses above State

Route 223 PM 21.177 in Kern County. The owner-operator of this railroad property is San Joaquin Valley Railroad.

Replace Section 5-1.20H with:

5-1.20H Coordination with City of Arvin

Portions of this project are located within the jurisdiction of the City of Arvin. Obtain a street permit from the City link Home - City of Arvin, CA, then follow Public Works / Engineering/ Encroachment Permit, prior to performing work within their right of way, and pay the fees and costs associated with obtaining the permits under section 5-1.20B(3). Submit copies of approved permit to the Engineer. Contact City Engineer for further information.

City Engineer - Consultant Community Development Department 141 Plumtree Drive | Arvin, CA 93203 Phone: 661-854-2822 Email: slux@arvin.org

Add between the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of section 5-1.36C(3):

The utility owner will relocate a utility shown in the following table during the corresponding date shown:

Utility Relocation and Date of the Relocation Utility Location Date

PG&E Electric - Utility Vault

Sheet U-10 February 15, 2027, to September 17, 2027

City of Arvin (Street Lights and electrical appurtenance)

Sheet U-4 February 15, 2027, to September 17, 2027

During the progress of the work under this Contract, the utility owner will relocate a utility shown in the following table within the corresponding number of working days shown. Notify the Engineer when the site is ready for utility work. After verifying the site is ready for utility work, the Engineer notifies the utility owner. The working days to relocate start on the notification date to the utility owner.

Utility Relocation and Department-Arranged Time for the Relocation Utility Location Working days

PG&E Electric - Utility Vault Sheet U-10 2 City of Arvin (Street Lights and electrical appurtenance)

Sheets U-4, U-6, U-7 5

Add between the 6th and 7th paragraph of section 5-1.43E(1)(a):

DRA and DRB meetings may be held either virtually or on-site at the job location upon mutual agreement by the Contractor, the Department, and the DRA or DRB.

DRA and DRB meetings include:

1. Initial project meeting

2. Progress meetings

3. Dispute meetings

On-site meetings are held at a physical location and include on-site time, travel time, transportation, lodging, and incidentals for each day or portion thereof.

Virtual meeting includes virtual meeting time, equipment, and incidentals for each hour or portion thereof, either all or part of the DRA and DRB members, with the following requirements:

1. Obtain authorization for virtual meeting 14 days before the meeting

2. Use of Webex, Zoom or MS Teams virtual platforms

Obtain authorization for DRA or DRB members before spending any time on DRA- or DRB- related tasks.

Hourly off-site DRA and DRB related tasks include reviewing the plans, specifications, evaluating positions, preparing recommendations, completing forms, or performing any other off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks.

Replace section 5-1.43E(1)(i) with:

5-1.43E(1)(i) Payment

Pay the DRA or each DRB member for meeting participation as follows:

1. $250 per hour for agreed hourly off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks

2. For attending a virtual off-site meeting with a limit of $1,000 per meeting at hourly off-site DRA-or

DRB-related tasks rate

3. $2,500 per day for each on-site meeting

Department does not pay for (1) DRA- or DRB-work performed after Contract acceptance or (2) cost of preparing for or attending ADR meetings.

The Department pays:

1. $250 per hour for agreed off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks

2. For each DRA or DRB member attending a virtual off-site meeting with a limit of $1,000 per meeting at hourly off-site DRA-or DRB-related tasks rate

3. $2,500 per DRA on-site meeting

4. Up to $7,500 per DRB on-site meeting

Payment is full compensation for each meeting and off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks.

The Department does not adjust the unit price for an increase or decrease in the quantity of:

1. DRA on site meeting

2. DRB on site meeting

3. Hourly off-site DRA- or DRB-related task

Within 60 days of receipt of Department's payment, submit copies of associated invoices and supporting documents in the form of a canceled check or bank statement for DRA- or DRB-payment verification.

6 CONTROL OF MATERIALS

Add to the beginning of section 6-1.02:

The Department furnishes you with:

1. Loop detector sensor units

2. Controller assemblies, including Model 332LS controller cabinet, for traffic signals, and pedestrian hybrid beacons

3. Model 2070LX controller units

4. Electronics assembly for battery backup systems as follows:

4.1. Inverter/charger unit

4.2. Power transfer relay

4.3. Manually-operated bypass switch

4.4. Battery harness

4.5. Utility interconnect wires

4.6. Battery temperature probe

4.7. Relay contact wires

The Department furnishes you with completely wired controller cabinets with auxiliary equipment but without controller unit at Caltrans Electrical Maintenance, 1226 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . At least 48 hours before you pick up the materials, inform the Engineer of what you will pick up and when you will pick it up.

Replace section 6-1.03B with:

6-1.03B Submittals

6-1.03B(1) General

Not Used

6-1.03B(2) Work Plan

For local material, such as rock, gravel, earth, structure backfill, pervious backfill, imported borrow, and culvert bedding, obtained from a (1) noncommercial source, or (2) source not regulated under California jurisdiction, submit a local material plan for each material at least 60 days before placing the material. The local material plan must include:

1. Certification signed by you and an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State or a professional geologist licensed as a professional geologist by the State stating:

I am aware local material from a noncommercial source or a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction must be sampled and analyzed for pH and lead and may require sampling and analysis under section 6-1.03B(3) for other constituents of concern based on the land use history. I am aware that local material sources must not contain ADL at concentrations greater than 80 mg/kg total lead or equal to or greater than 5 mg/L soluble lead as determined by the Waste Extraction Test (WET) Procedures, 22 CA Code of Regs § 66261.24(a)(2) App II. I am aware that a maximum quantity of material may be excavated at the site based on the minimum number of samples taken before excavating at the site under section 6-1.03B(3).

2. Land use history of the local material location and surrounding property

3. Sampling protocol

4. Number of samples per volume of local material

5. QA and QC requirements and procedures

6. Qualifications of sampling personnel

7. Stockpile history

8. Name and address of the analytical laboratory that will perform the chemical analyses

9. Analyses that will be performed for lead and pH

10. Other analyses that will be performed for possible hazardous constituents based on:

10.1. Source property history

10.2. Land use adjacent to source property

10.3. Constituents of concern in the ground water basin where the job site is located

The plan must be sealed and signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State or a professional geologist licensed as a professional geologist by the State.

If the plan requires revisions, the Engineer provides comments. Submit a revised plan within 7 days of receiving comments. Allow 7 days for the review.

6-1.03B(3) Analytical Test Results

At least 15 days before placing local material, submit analytical test results for each local material obtained from a noncommercial source or a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction. The analytical test results must include:

1. Certification signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State or a professional geologist licensed as a professional geologist by the State stating:

The analytical testing described in the local material plan has been performed. I performed a statistical analysis of the test results using the US EPA's ProUCL software with the applicable 95 percent upper confidence limit. I certify that the material from the local material source is suitable for unrestricted use at the job site, it has a pH above 5.0, does not contain soluble lead in concentrations equal to or greater than 5mg/l as determined by the Waste Extraction Test

(WET) Procedures, 22 CA Code of Regs § 66261.24(a)(2) App II, does not contain lead in concentrations above 80 mg/kg total lead, is free from all other contaminants identified in the local material plan, and will comply with the job site's basin plan and water quality objectives of the RWQCB.

2. Chain of custody of samples

3. Analytical results no older than 1 year

4. Statistical analysis of the data using US EPA’s ProUCL software with a 95 percent upper confidence limit

5. Comparison of sample results to hazardous waste concentration thresholds and the RWQCB's basin plan requirements and water quality objectives for the job site location

6-1.03B(4) Sample and Analysis

Sample and analyze local material from a (1) noncommercial source or (2) a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction:

1. Before bringing the local material to the job site

2. As described in the local material plan

3. Under US EPA Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (SW-846)

The sample collection must be designed to generate a data set representative of the entire volume of proposed local material.

Before excavating at the (1) noncommercial material source or (2) a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction, collect the minimum number of samples and perform the minimum number of analytical tests for the corresponding maximum volume of local material as shown in the following table:

Minimum Number of Samples and Analytical Tests for Local Material

Maximum volume of imported borrow (cu yd)

Minimum number of samples and analytical tests

< 5,000 8

5,000–10,000 12 for the first 5,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 1,000 cu yd or portion thereof

10,000–20,000 17 for the first 10,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 2,500 cu yd or portion thereof

20,000-40,000 21 for the first 20,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 5,000 cu yd or portion thereof

40,000–80,000 25 for the first 40,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 10,000 cu yd or portion thereof

> 80,000 29 for the first 80,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 20,000 cu yd or portion thereof

Do not collect composite samples or mix individual samples to form a composite sample.

Analyze the samples using the US EPA's ProUCL software with a 95 percent upper confidence limit. All chemical analysis must be performed by a laboratory certified by the SWRCB's Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP).

The analytical test results must demonstrate that the local material:

1. Is not a hazardous waste

2. Has a pH above 5.0

3. Has an average total lead concentration, based upon the 95 percent upper confidence limit, at or below 80 mg/kg

4. Is free of possible contaminants identified in the local material plan

5. Complies with the RWQCB's basin plan for the job site location 6 Complies with the RWQCB's water quality objectives for the job site location

6-1.03C Local Material Management

Do not place local material until authorized.

If the Engineer determines the appearance, odor, or texture of any delivered local material suggests possible contamination, sample and analyze the material. The sampling and analysis is change order work unless (1) hazardous waste is discovered or (2) the analytical test results indicate the material does not comply with section 6-1.03B(3).

Dispose of noncompliant local material at an appropriately permitted CA Class I, CA Class II or CA Class III facility. You are the generator of noncompliant local materials.

Add to section 6-1:

6-1.08 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT AND CONCRETE

Section 6-1.08 includes specifications for environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials and products.

See section 6-1.06B for definitions.

For projects with bid opening dates after February 1, 2025, with a total bid over $1 million and 175 or more original working days, materials or products specified in the following table require facility-specific, product stage, environmental product declarations as informational submittals:

Material or product Material specifications

Hot mix asphalta Section 39-2, "Hot Mix Asphalt" Excludes RHMA, OGFC, and BWC materials.

Concreteb Section 28-2, "Lean Concrete Bases," Section 28-3, "Rapid Strength Concrete Base," Section 28-4, "Lean Concrete Base Rapid Setting," Section 28-5, "Concrete Base," Section 40, "Concrete Pavement," Section 47-5, "Type 6 Retaining Walls," Section 49-3, "Cast-In-Place Concrete Piling," Section 49-4, "Steel Soldier Piling," Section 51, "Concrete Structures," Section 58-2, "Masonry Block," Section 73, "Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks," Section 83, "Railings and Barriers," and Section 99, "Building Construction."

Excludes volumetric-proportioned rapid strength concrete and Section 90-4 PC concrete members.

aFor each hot mix asphalt plant providing 2,250 tons or more on the project by job mix formula.

bFor each concrete plant providing 250 cubic yards or more on the project by mix design.

The requirements in section 6-1.08 do not apply to seasonal plants operating fewer than 6 months per year.

The requirements in section 6-1.08 do not apply to informal-bid contracts.

For product category rules for hot mix asphalt or concrete, go to the METS website. Use the product category rule in effect on the date of bid opening unless otherwise authorized. An environmental product declaration for hot mix asphalt or concrete is not required for either of the following conditions:

1. Applicable product category rule has expired without replacement as of the bid opening date.

2. Applicable product category rule was issued less than 50 days before the bid opening date.

Immediately notify the Engineer if a program operator has determined their product category rule does not allow for development of a facility-specific environmental product declaration. Include written correspondence from the program operator with your notification to the Engineer. If the Engineer determines the development of a facility-specific environmental product declaration cannot be achieved, an environmental product declaration will not be required for that material or product.

You must register on the Department’s Data Interchange for Materials Engineering (DIME) at least 15 days before submitting environmental product declarations. Follow the registration process at:

https://dime.dot.ca.gov/

Within 30 days of initial placement of each applicable material or product, submit a facility-specific, product stage, environmental product declaration informational submittal to DIME and provide proof of submission in PDF file format to the Engineer. The DIME entry information must include intended use of materials and estimated quantities of materials to be used as represented by the environmental product declaration.

Failure to provide a required environmental product declaration informational submittal will result in a $6,000 performance failure withhold for each missing declaration. The Department returns the withhold within 30 days after receipt of the compliant declaration if submitted prior to Contract acceptance.

Withholds become permanent deductions if the declaration is not submitted before Contract acceptance.

7 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

Replace Section 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) with:

7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) Unregulated Earth Material Containing Lead

Section 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) includes specifications for handling, removing, and disposing of unregulated earth material containing lead. Management of this material exposes workers to health hazards that must be addressed in your lead compliance plan. This material contains average lead concentrations below 80 mg/kg total lead and below 5 mg/L soluble lead and is not regulated by DTSC as a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste. This material does not require disposal at a permitted landfill or solid waste disposal facility. The RWQCB has jurisdiction over reuse of this material at locations outside the job site limits.

Unregulated earth material exists throughout the job site.

Lead is typically found within the top 2 feet of material within the highway. Reuse all of the excavated material on the right-of-way.

Handle the material under all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including those of the following agencies:

1. Cal/OSHA

2. CA RWQCB, Region 5F (Central Region)

8 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Replace the row for DBE and DVBE in the table in the 2nd paragraph of section 8-1.03 with:

DVBE Final utilization reports

Replace the row for Schedule in the table in the 2nd paragraph of section 8-1.03 with:

Schedule Baseline schedule and weekly statement of working days report

Replace section 8-1.04C with:

8-1.04C Delayed Start

Section 8-1.04B does not apply.

Start job site activities within 120 days after receiving notice that the Contract has been approved by the Attorney General or the attorney appointed and authorized to represent the Department.

Do not start job site activities until the Department authorizes or accepts your submittal for:

1. CPM baseline schedule

2. WPCP or SWPPP, whichever applies

3. Notification of DRA or DRB nominee and disclosure statement

4. Natural resource protection plan

5. Contingency plan for opening closures to traffic

You may enter the job site only to measure controlling field dimensions and locate utilities.

Do not start other job site activities until all the submittals from the above list are authorized or accepted and the following information is received by the Engineer:

1. Written statement from the vendor that the order for electrical material has been received and accepted by the vendor. The statement must show the dates that the materials will be shipped.

You may start job site activities before the 120th day after Contract approval if you:

1. Obtain specified authorization or acceptance for each submittal before the 120th day

2. Receive authorization to start

Submit a notice 72 hours before starting job site activities. If the project has more than 1 location of work, submit a separate notice for each location.

Replace the 4th and 5th paragraphs of section 8-1.05 with:

The Engineer issues a weekly statement of working days report by the end of the following week. If you disagree with a weekly statement of working days report, submit an RFI within 5 business days of receipt of the report.

The weekly statement of working days report shows:

1. Working days and non–working days during the reporting week

2. Time adjustments

3. Calculations of work completion dates, including working days remaining

4. Controlling activities

Delete the 6th paragraph of section 8-1.05.

9 PAYMENT

Replace the 1st paragraph of section 9-1.11D with:

For progress payments, the total work completed for the TRO bid item is the number of working days shown for the pay period on the weekly statement of working days report.

DIVISION II GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Add to section 12-3.11B(5)(b):

Provide two C48B(CA) construction project funding identification signs.

Legend for the type of project must read as follows:

TYPE OF PROJECT: HIGHWAY REPAIR

Legend for the year of completion on project funding sign must read as follows:

YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2028

Replace section 12-3.20 with:

12-3.20 TEMPORARY BARRIER SYSTEMS

12-3.20A General

12-3.20A(1) Summary

Section 12-3.20 includes specifications for temporary barrier systems.

Temporary barrier system consists of:

1. New or undamaged used interconnected barrier segments

2. Segment connection hardware

3. Stakes and anchor bolts

Value engineering change proposals for the use of Type K temporary railing are not allowed.

If a discrepancy exists, governing ranking in descending order is:

1. These specifications

2. Approved manufacturer's drawings

3. Approved manufacturer's installation instructions

Markers must comply with section 82.

12-3.20A(2) Definitions anchored: Method for attaching temporary barrier segments to concrete pavement.

approach zone: Area immediately upstream of the protected area.

clear area width: Minimum width throughout the length of the barrier system that must be maintained clear of obstructions, objects, and work resources during non-working hours. The width is measured perpendicular from the non-traffic side toe.

departure zone: Area immediately downstream of the protected area.

freestanding: Temporary barrier not attached to the pavement.

height differential: May be an excavation, a downward slope greater than 4:1, or a difference in elevation. The height differential is measured down from the top of pavement.

minimum system length: Sum of approach zone, protected area, and departure zone.

set back distance: Measured between the closest toe of temporary barrier and the edge of traveled way for each direction of traffic.

staked: Method for attaching temporary barrier segments to asphalt concrete pavement.

12-3.20A(3) Submittals

Submit as informational submittal for each type of temporary barrier system:

1. Certificate of compliance.

2. Manufacturer's installation instructions except for temporary concrete barriers CrossBolt and CAL F-

23.

3. Manufacturer's concrete QC test results and daily production log of precast concrete activities, under section 90-4. QC test results must include the concrete mix design number and barrier stamped ID.

Submit connection bolt test reports that certify compliance with the applicable ASTM requirements, for temporary barrier systems CrossBolt. The test reports must be from a laboratory that is accredited to International Standards Organization/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025 by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) or the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board.

Submit a signed manufacturer's replacement evaluation report within 10 days of damage to a temporary steel barrier system.

12-3.20A(4) Quality Assurance

12-3.20A(4)(a) General

QC sampling, testing, and inspection personnel must have an ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician, Grade 1 certification.

Temporary concrete barrier segments must:

1. Comply with the requirements for tier 3 precast concrete in section 90-4

2. Be fabricated at a plant on the Authorized Facility Audit List

Concrete must be sampled and tested as shown in the following table.

Concrete QC…