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This is a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) and Solicitation for a Small Business Minor B construction project located in Humboldt County on Route 101 from Lundblade Street to 0.4 Mile North of Griffin Street. The project involves installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Systems, Pavement Delineation, and Signs, with an estimated cost of $365,000. Quotes are due on May 5, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., and the contract requires completion within 20 working days. The project requires a prime contractor with either a Class A or applicable Class C license who is a certified Small Business.

The solicitation includes specific requirements such as Buy America provisions, environmental product declarations for certain materials, and compliance with various state regulations including civil rights laws and nondiscrimination requirements. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The project will involve installing 24 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, removing and installing various pavement markings and channelizers, and placing signs. Prevailing wages may be required, and bidders must submit multiple forms including a Subcontractor List, Small Business Status form, and various certifications related to civil rights, environmental compliance, and artificial intelligence technology use.

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Solicitation No. 01A6502 The following is the Table of Contents for the Small Business Minor B Package documents:

Table of Contents 1 Page

Invitation for Price Quote–Cover Letter 1 Page General Bidders Instructions/Checklist 2 Pages

Proposed Form of Agreement, STD 213 2 Pages

Information Handout 3 Pages

Specifications 48 Pages Link to the 2024 Edition of the Standard Specifications Page 49

The Bid Package contains 30 Project Plans for this project.

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th STREET, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ)

Contract No. 01A6502 Quote Due Date: May 5, 2025

Prospective Contractors:

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans/Department) has issued the enclosed Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for services described in the enclosed proposed contract.

Please read the entire contract package and all attachments carefully. If you desire to submit a quote, complete the Price Quote sheet and email it to the Analyst listed in the IFPQ. Your signature affixed to and dated on the quote proposal shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury, unless exempted, that you have complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 11102, and the nondiscrimination program requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, and 23 CFR Part 200.

Award of this contract will be to the lowest responsible contractor whose quote complies with all requirements as described in this IFPQ.

If your bid is more than $461,000.00, it will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b).

Contractor must be a Certified Small Business at the time of the quote date.

Invitation for Price Quote https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that services all people and respects the environment.”

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th Street, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

General Contractors Instructions/Checklist

Solicitation No. 01A6502

A complete bid or bid package will consist of the items identified below.

Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid package. Place a check mark or “X” next to each item that you are submitting to Caltrans. All attachments identified below (unless noted otherwise) are required and must be attached in your Bid Package submittal (links to documents are not acceptable), or your bid may be considered non-responsive. It is the prospective contractor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of their bid before the time the bid is due. Omission of documents or bids lost during transmission will be deemed non-responsive.

Return this checklist with your bid package.

Quotes omitting this information may be regarded as non-responsive and rejected.

Do not submit company advertisements, brochures, informational pamphlets, or any other document unless specifically noted in the IFPQ Requirements and/or as listed below.

Price Quote Proposal for Unit Items (ADM-1509). Complete and sign the Price Quote Proposal for Unit Item Sheet(s).

Subcontractor List (DES-OE-0102.2.C) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.2C. List all subcontractors, including DVBEs, as applicable to the requirements of this solicitation.

Contract Requirements (ADM-0378) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0378

Small Business Status (DOT DES-OE-0102.4) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE0102.4.

California Company Preference (DES-OE-0102.9) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.9.

Certified DVBE Summary (DOT ADM-4015) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTADM4015.

Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) can be downloaded at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List- Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076.

Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077.

DOT DES-OE-0102.14 In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE010214.

https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.2C https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0378 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE0102.4 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.9 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTADM4015 http://www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/Resources/StandardContractLanguage.aspx https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE010214

“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that services all people and respects the environment.”

The following forms and information will be required at the time of contract award and signature.

Payment Bond (ADM-2009) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM2009

Certificate(s) of Insurance

Postconsumer-Content Certification (CalRecycle 74) can be downloaded at https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/1114 80&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb.

Payee Data Record (STD 204) can be downloaded at https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf. This form is designed to allow vendors to self-report information needed for accurate and complete reporting of vendor payment income.

Completion of this form is required by all vendors providing goods and/or services to the State of California.

Contract Will Not Be Executed Without These Documents.

https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM2009 https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf

PROPOSED FORM OF AGREEMENT

DO NOT COMPLETE

Continued on the following sheets, each bearing the Agreement/Contract number.

The provisions on the following pages hereof constitute a part of the Agreement

TBD

01A6502

1. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies in connection with the performance of this contract, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor in the performance of this contract.

2. Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of the Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of State of California.

3. The State may terminate this agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor should Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. The cost to the State shall be deducted from any sum due Contractor under this agreement, and the balance, if any, shall be paid Contractor upon demand.

4. Without the written consent of the State, this Agreement is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part.

5. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

6. No alteration or variation of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein, shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

7. The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of Contractor’s expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem, unless otherwise expressly so provided.

INFORMATION HANDOUT

For Contract No.

At 01-Hum-101-120.8/121.7

Identified by Project ID 0124000095

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

County of Humboldt Encroachment Permit Application

01A6502

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE COUNTY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

APPLICATION

Please enter N/A where not applicable. Call (707) 445-7205 with questions. Describe the location An incomplete application may delay the review process. where the work is to be

1-2: County road name and address or postmile where work is located.

done so that we can find

3: Nearest crossroad to the work site.

4: Portion of County right of way where work will occur (paved road, shoulder, back of curb, slope, etc.).

5: Type of surface of the existing County road (concrete, asphalt, gravel, etc.).

6: Utility companies should indicate if they are using their own forces or hiring a contractor.

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7-8: Estimate start and completion dates for the permit work. Allow 3 weeks for processing and issuing the permit.

9: Provide site plan with details, such as property lines, easements, access location(s), right of way width, edge of paved road, and existing/proposed slopes. See sample plot What do you plan.

propose to do?

Indicate whether the use of an existing driveway or private road is proposed.

Select if a new driveway or private road is proposed. Note: County policy requires paved entrances to driveways on paved County roads. Urban development may also require curb and gutter with ADA sidewalks and ADA driveway approaches.

Select if repair of an existing driveway or private road is proposed. Note: County policy requires paved entrances to driveways on paved County roads.

If excavation is proposed, provide depth, width, and length.

If a culvert, pipe, or conduit installation is proposed, provide type, diameter, and length.(18” diameter required by County)

Indicate all other activities proposed within a County right of way.

10: Describe the work or activity to be done within the County right of way. If applicable, attach additional specifications, calculations, maps, etc. Incomplete information may delay the review process.

READ AND CHECK THE APPLICATION AGREEMENT

11: Full name of owner of record for property where work will take place.

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12: An Assessor’s parcel number may be obtained from the County Assessor’s office or a property tax bill.

13: Full name of entity or individual applying for permit.

14: Current daytime phone number of entity or individual applying for permit.

Who is applying?

15-16:County will use this for correspondence and permit issuance.

Who is responsible?

17: Full name of entity or individual authorized to perform work.

18: Current daytime phone number of person(s) listed in item 17. Provide contact information.

19-20: Signature and printed name of applicant or authorized agent.

21: Title of applicant or authorized agent signing the application. Authorized signature.

22: Date the application is signed. Submit Fee.

23. Fee must be delivered or mailed at time of application.

Submit application form, site plan, and any attachments via email to: publicworkspermits@co.humboldt.ca.us, or by mail or delivery to: Public Works – Land Use Division, 3015 H St, Rm 124, Eureka, CA 95501.

Contract No. 01A6502 mailto:publicworkspermits@co.humboldt.ca.us

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

Attach Check and Mail to:

Public Works - Land Use Division 3015 H St, Rm 124 Eureka, CA 95501

PERMISSION IS REQUESTED TO ENCROACH ON THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY AS FOLLOWS: (COMPLETE ALL ITEMS, N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE) For assistance, see instructions, call (707) 445-7205, or email:

publicworkspermits@co.humboldt.ca.us.

(1.) COUNTY ROAD NAME (2.) ADDRESS OR POSTMILE

(3.) NEAREST CROSS ROAD (4.) PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY

Edge of Road Shoulder ___________

(5.) TYPE OF EXISTING COUNTY ROAD

Asphalt Gravel Other

(6.) WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY

Own Forces Contractor

(7.) PROPOSED START DATE (8.) ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE

TYPE OF WORK AND SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS

(9.) A SITE PLAN IS REQUIRED.

NEW DRIVEWAY / PRIVATE ROAD APRON

REPAIR / RESURFACE EXISTING __________________________ – Surface type_________________________

INSTALL / REPAIR UTILITY SERVICES Type _____________________ Approx. length/depth _________________

CULVERT / PIPE (18” min. dia.) Material Type______________ Location______________

OTHER DESCRIBE:

(10.) Description and purpose of WORK or ACTIVITY:

☐ The undersigned understands and agrees that: (1) a permit is discretionary and can be denied; (2) a bond may be required for non-payment of prior or present permit fees; (3) the work or activity must be done in accordance with county rules and regulations subject to inspection and approval; (4) the application fee is non-refundable; (5) if the applicant is applying for an encroachment permit in conjunction with a building permit, the requirements of the encroachment permit must be completed prior to occupancy of any structure or final inspection by the building department.

(11.) PROPERTY OWNERS NAME (12.) ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER(S)

(13.) APPLICANT’S NAME (INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATION, IF APPLICABLE) (14.) PHONE HOME WORK CELL

(15.) APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS (INCLUDE CITY AND ZIP CODE) (16.) EMAIL

(17.) ARCHITECT, ENGINEER OR CONTRACTOR (18.) ARCHITECT, ENGINEER OR CONTRACTOR

PHONE

(19.) AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (20.) PRINT OR TYPE NAME (21.) TITLE (22.) DATE

(23.) SUBMIT PERMIT FEE. See current County fee schedule. Contact Land Use Division for project deposits.

COUNTY USE ONLY

(24.) NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $ __________ RECEIVED DATE __________ CHECK # __________

This application is required by Humboldt County Code 411-11(b).

Contract No. 01A6502 mailto:publicworkspermits@co.humboldt.ca.us

Small Business Minor B Solicitation

Quotes open: Monday, May 5, 2025 Dated: April 22, 2025

Revised 10/31/2024

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Notice to Bidders And

Special Provisions For Construction On State Highway In Humboldt County At Orick From Lundblade

Street to 0.4 Mile North of Griffin Street In District 01 On Route 101

Under Standard Specifications dated 2024

Project plans approved February 12, 2025 Standard Plans dated 2024

Identified by Contract No. 01A6502 01-Hum-101-120.8/121.7

Project ID 0124000094

EA 01-0N6704

SPECIAL NOTICES

California Civil Rights Laws Any person that submits a bid or proposal to, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a contract with a State agency with respect to any contract in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more shall certify, under penalty of perjury, at the time the bid or proposal is submitted or the contract is renewed, that they satisfy all of the conditions set forth in California Public Contract Code Section 2010 and they shall execute the Certification attached.

Assumption of Risk and Indemnification Regarding Exposure to Environmental Health Hazards In addition to, and not a limitation of, Contractor’s indemnification obligations contained elsewhere in this Agreement, Contractor hereby assumes all risks of the consequences of exposure of Contractor’s employees, agents, Subcontractors, Subcontractors’ employees, and any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, to any and all environmental health hazards, local and otherwise, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Such hazards include, but are not limited to, bodily injury and/or death resulting in whole or in part from exposure to infectious agents and/or pathogens of any type, kind, or origin. Contractor also agrees to take all appropriate safety precautions to prevent any such exposure to Contractor’s employees, agents, Subcontractors, Subcontractors’ employees, and any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Contractor also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Caltrans, the State of California, and each and all of their officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims and/or losses accruing or resulting from such exposure. Except as provided by law, Contractor also agrees that the provisions of this paragraph shall apply regardless of the existence or degree of negligence or fault on the part of Caltrans, the State of California, and/or any of their officers, agents, and/or employees.

Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling It is understood and agreed that pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 42649.8 et seq., if Contractor generates two (2) cubic yards or more of organic waste or commercial solid waste per week, Contractor shall arrange for organic waste recycling services or commercial waste recycling services that separate/source organic waste recycling. Contractor shall provide proof of compliance, i.e. organic waste recycling services or commercial waste recycling services that separate/source organic waste recycling, upon request from Caltrans Contract Manager.

ADA Compliance

All entities that provide electronic or information technology or related services that will be posted online by Caltrans must be in compliance with Government Code Sections 7405 and 11135 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 or subsequent version, published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium at a minimum Level AA success. All entities will respond to and resolve any complaints/deficiencies regarding accessibility brought to their attention.

Satisfying a Self-Insured Retention (SIR) All insurance required by this Agreement must allow, but not require, the State to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR. The choice to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR is at the State’s discretion. If the State chooses to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR, Contractor shall reimburse the State for the same.

Available Coverages/Limits In the event the insurance coverages obtained by Contractor is broader in scope than, and/or the limits are higher than, those required under the Agreement, all such broader coverage and/or higher limits available to the Contractor shall also be available and applicable to the State.

Electronic Signatures Each party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of the parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures for this Agreement. Documents that are referenced by this Agreement may still require manual signatures.

Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law . By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

Executive Order N-12-23 – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Technology Use and Reporting

A. The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

B. Bidder / Offeror must notify the State in writing if it:

1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or

2) intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts:

a) functionality of a State system,

b) risk to the State, or

c) Contract performance.

Note: For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

C. Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

D. Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

E. Government Code 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.4.22-Russia-Ukraine-Executive-Order.pdf

Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances (DOT Order No. 1050.2A)

California Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC Sections 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Bid Bonds

Bid bonds are only required for agreements over $461,000.00. Contractors are no longer required to purchase and submit a Bid Bond when bidding on Minor B Projects. Section 2-1.34 of the 2024 Standard Specifications is not applicable to Minor B Projects.

Waste Disposal

Prior to the commencement of waste disposal, Contractor must adhere to the provisions highlighted in Senate Bill 1383 (Lara) of 2016 Title 14, CCR, General Provisions section 18981.2, Public Resources Code sections 42652 et. Seq.

CONTRACT NO. 01A6502

The special provisions contained herein have been prepared by or under the direction of the following Registered Persons.

HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC

ELECTRICAL (ROADWAY)

2/11/2025

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER DATE

2/11/2025

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER DATE

6-30-26

C63231

Caren Coonrod

12-31-26

C89176

Anthony Carnemolla ii

Table of Contents Notice to Bidders

Special Provisions

Division I General Provisions

1 General

2 Bidding

3 Contract Award and Execution

4 Scope of Work

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

14 Environmental Stewardship

Division V Surfacings and Pavements

36 General

Division VI Structures

49 Piling

Division VIII Miscellaneous Construction

78 Incidental Construction

Division IX Traffic Control Devices

82 Signs and Markers

84 Markings

Division X Electrical Work

86 General

87 Electrical Systems

Link to the 2024 Edition of the Standard Specifications…………………………………………………..…49 iii

STANDARD PLANS LIST

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

ABBREVIATIONS, LINES, SYMBOLS, AND LEGEND

A3A Abbreviations (Sheet 1 of 3) A3B Abbreviations (Sheet 2 of 3) 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)

PAVEMENT MARKERS, TRAFFIC LINES, AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

A20A Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details A20B Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details A20D Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details A24B Pavement Markings - Arrows and Symbols A24D Pavement Markings - Words A24G Pavement Markings - Yield Lines, Limit Lines, and Wrong Way Details A24L Pavement Markings - Speed Reduction

OBJECT MARKERS, DELINEATORS, CHANNELIZERS, AND BARRICADES

A73C Delineators, Channelizers and Barricades

TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHIONS, RAILING AND TRAFFIC SCREEN

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) T3A Temporary Railing (Type K) T3B Temporary Railing (Type K) T3C Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt) T3D Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt) T3E Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt) RSP T3F Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23) RSP T3F2 Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23) RSP T3G Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring) RSP T3G2 Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

T9 Traffic Control System Tables for Lane and Ramp Closures T13 Traffic Control System with Reversible Control on Two Lane Conventional

Highways T13A Traffic Control System Two Lane Conventional Highways

TEMPORARY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

T59 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Concrete Washout

Facility)

ROADSIDE SIGNS

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 iv

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

ES-1A Electrical Systems (Legend) ES-1B Electrical Systems (Legend) ES-1C Electrical Systems (Legend)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - DETECTORS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - FLASHING BEACONS

ES-7J Electrical Systems (Flashing Beacon on a Type 1, Type 15-FBS, and Type 40

Standard) ES-7M Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 1) ES-7N Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 2) ES-7O Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - SPLICE INSULATION METHODS, KINKING AND

BANDING DETAILS

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

Notice to Bidders Quotes open: May 5, 2025 Dated: April 22, 2025 General work description: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Systems, Pavement Delineation, and Signs The Department of Transportation (Department) will receive quotes for Construction On State Highway In Humboldt County at Orick from Lundblade Street to 0.4 Mile North of Griffin Street District-County-Route-Post Mile: 01-Hum-101-120.8/121.7 Prime Contractor must have either a Class A license or an applicable Class C license.

Prime Contractor must be a certified Small Business under Section 2-1.05.

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

Bids must be on a unit price basis.

Complete the work within 20 working days.

The estimated cost of the project is $365,000.00.

The Department will receive quotes until 2:15 p.m. on the quotes open date at:

Analyst’s Email: tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov *Put SB Contract # in the Subject Line of the Email

Quotes received after this time will not be accepted.

No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project.

Quote Packages, including Invitation for Quote, Notice to Bidders, Special Provisions, and Project Plans are available in electronic format only. These documents may be viewed and obtained at:

Cal eProcure website: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx Standard Specifications dated 2024 Standard Plans dated 2024

Submit and view bidders’ inquiries to the District at:

CALTRANS North Region Construction Office E-MAIL: inquiry.nr.bid@dot.ca.gov WEBSITE: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-programs/d3-construction/d3-minor-b

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.

Department will open bids under Section 2-1.43.

There will be no public opening of quotes. Quotes results will not be listed on the Internet.

Request quote results at:

Analyst’s Name: Tammy Tran Email: tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279) 599-7880

District office addresses are provided in the Standard Specifications.

mailto:tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx mailto:inquiry.nr.bid@dot.ca.gov https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-programs/d3-construction/d3-minor-b mailto:tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov

Prevailing wages may be required on this Contract under Section 7-1.02K(2). The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) 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 at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/labor-compliance.

Department has made available Notices of Suspension and Proposed Debarment from the Federal Highway Administration. For a copy of the notices, go to http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/contractor-info.html. Additional information is provided in the Excluded Parties List System at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/preaward/debarlst.htm.

Standard Specifications and Standard Plans may be viewed at Department’s Division of Design website at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications.

http://www.dir.ca.gov/ https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/labor-compliance http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/contractor-info.html https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/preaward/debarlst.htm https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications

Special Provisions

Division I General Provisions 1 General

Add to section 1-1.01:

Bid Items and Applicable Sections

Item code

Item description Applicable section

013357 AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICE 12

037620 REMOVE CHANNELIZER (SURFACE MOUNTED) 12

015150 IN STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGN AND BASE

ASSEMBLY

037568 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON SYSTEMS 87

Replace the definition of Bid Item List in Section 1-1.07B with:

Bid Item List: List of bid items and the associated quantities on the Quote Proposal for Unit Quote Items.

Replace the definition of Director in Section 1-1.07B with:

Director: Department’s District Director.

Add the following to Section 1-1.07B:

Quote: Bid for an agreement with bidders limited to only Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05.

Add the following to the table in Section 1-1.11:

Reference or agency or department unit

Website Address Telephone Number

Office of Civil Rights https://dot.ca.gov/programs/ civil-rights

1823 14th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 324-0449

2 Bidding

Replace Section 2-1.05 with:

2-1.05 Bidder Eligibility Bidder must be certified as a small business at the time and date of bid opening and on the date of contract award or have submitted a complete application to the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and DVBE Services. The complete application and any required substantiating documentation must be received by DGS by 5:00 p.m. on the bid opening date.

Replace Section 2-1.06A with:

2-1.06A General Standard Specifications and Standard Plans may be viewed at Bidders’ Exchange website.

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights

The Bid Package may be viewed and obtained at the Cal eProcure website.

The Bid Package includes the Invitation for Bid, Notice to Bidders, Special Provisions, Project Plans, Revised Standard Plans, and a web link to the Standard Specifications and Standard Plans.

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. County of Humboldt Encroachment Permit Application

Replace the 3rd paragraph of Section 2-1.06B with:

If an Information Handout or cross sections are available, you may view and obtain them at the Cal eProcure website.

Add the following to Section 2-1.10 Submit the form with your bid.

Replace section 2-1.11 with:

2-1.11 IN-USE OFF-ROAD DIESEL-FUELED VEHICLE LIST

Section 2-1.11 applies to non-informal-bid contracts.

Complete and submit the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form under section 2-1.33.

On the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form, list each fleet used by you or your subcontractor to perform work and is subject to 13 CCR § 2449 et seq. Submit a copy of a valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (13 CCR § 2449, subdivision (n)) for each fleet listed on the form within 10 days of bid opening. Failure to list a fleet used by you or your subcontractor to perform work on the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form may result in a nonresponsive bid. Failure to submit the Certificate of Reported Compliance for a fleet listed on the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form may result in a nonresponsive bid.

Replace Section 2-1.15 with:

2-1.15 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) 2-1.15A General Take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DVBEs have opportunity to participate in the Agreement.

Comply with Military and Veterans Code Sections 999 et seq.

Department encourages bidders to obtain DVBE participation to ensure Department achieves its State-mandated overall DVBE goal.

If you obtain DVBE participation:

1. Complete and submit the Certified DVBE Summary form under with your bid. List all DVBE participation on this form.

2. List each first tier DVBE subcontractor in the Subcontractor List form, regardless of percentage of the total bid.

If a DVBE joint venture is used, submit the joint venture agreement with the Certified DVBE Summary form.

List each first tier DVBE, subcontractor on the Subcontractor List (DES-OE-0102C) regardless of percentage of the total bid.

DVBEs must be certified by the bid opening date and remain certified through contract award.

Delete Section 2-1.18.

Delete Section 2-1.27.

Replace Section 2-1.33 with:

2-1.33 Bid Document Completion and Submittal Complete forms in the Bid Package. Submit the forms with your bid.

Failure to submit the forms and information as specified may result in a nonresponsive bid.

If an agent other than the authorized corporate officer or a partnership member signs the bid, file a Power of Attorney with the Department either before opening bids or with the bid. Otherwise, the bid may be nonresponsive.

Delete Section 2-1.34

Delete the second paragraph of Section 2-1.40.

Replace Section 2-1.43 with:

2-1.43 Bid Opening The Department opens the bids after the time shown in the Notice to Bidders.

Replace the first paragraph of Section 2-1.47 with:

The Department may grant bid relief under Public Contract Code Sections 5100 et seq. Submit any request for bid relief to DPAC. The Relief of Bid Request form is available at the Department's website.

3 Contract Award and Execution Add the following to Section 3-1.02A:

For a unit price-based bid, submit the bid with a unit price and the item total (the product of the unit price and the quantity) for each item and a total price (the sum of the item totals) in the spaces provided on the Bid Item List. Prices submitted on the Bid Item List are the basis of comparison of bids except:

1. If a discrepancy between the unit price and the item total exists, the unit price prevails except:

1.1. If the unit price is illegible, omitted, or the same as the item total, item total prevails, and the unit price is the quotient of the item total and the quantity.

1.2. If a decimal error is apparent in the product of the unit price and the quantity, the Department will use either the unit price or item total based on the closest by percentage to the unit price or item total in the Department's Final Estimate.

2. If the unit price and the item total are illegible or are omitted, the bid may be determined nonresponsive.

3. Bids on lump sum items are item totals. If a unit price for a lump sum item is entered and it differs from the item total, the item total prevails.

4. Entries are to be expressed in dollars or decimal fractions of a dollar. Symbols such as commas and dollar signs are ignored and have no significance in establishing unit price or item total.

5. Unit prices and item totals are interpreted by the number of digits and decimal placement. Do not round item totals or the total bid.

Replace Section 3-1.04 with:

3-1.04 Contract Award If the Department awards the contract, the award is made to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after bid opening.

Replace Section 3-1.09 with:

3-1.09 Contract Bonds Section 3-1.05 does not apply.

If the total bid exceeds $25,000, the successful bidder must furnish a payment bond to secure the claim payments of laborers, workers, mechanics, or materialmen providing goods, labor, or services under the Contract. This bond must be equal to at least 100 percent (100%) of the total bid (Pub. Cont. Code Section 7103).

A performance bond is not required.

Replace Section 3-1.11 with:

3-1.11 Payee Data Record Complete and sign the Payee Data Record form included in the contract documents.

Replace Section 3-1.18 with:

3-1.18 Contract Execution The successful bidder must sign the Standard Agreement form to execute the contract.

The bidder's security may be forfeited for failure to execute the contract within the time required.

Add to Section 3:

3-1.20 Budget Disclaimer If sufficient program funds are not allocated to complete this contract as awarded, the contract may be amended to reflect any reduction in funds or be terminated.

4 Scope of Work

Delete Section 4-1.07C.

Delete Section 4-1.07D.

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.

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

01-0H6504 HUM-101-56.6/137.1 In and near Orick Drainage 01-0M7004 HUM-101-109.6/125.7 In and near Orick Microsurfacing 01-0M2504 HUM-101-122.8/R137.2 In and near Orick Broadband https://caltrans.dbesystem.com/

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 5-1.32:

Temporary parking of vehicles, and storage of equipment and materials is not allowed on vegetated areas.

Add to Section 5-1.38:

The Engineer will only consider a request for relief of maintenance and protection responsibility if the Engineer has suspended the work under Section 8-1.06.

Replace Section 5-1.42 with:

5-1.42 Requests For Information (RFI) Submit an RFI upon recognition of any event or question of fact arising under the Contract.

The Engineer responds to the RFI within three (3) days. Proceed with the work unless otherwise ordered. You may protest the Engineer's response by:

1. Submitting a potential claim record, using the Supplemental Potential Claim Record form, within three (3) days after receiving the Engineer's response

2. Complying with Section 5-1.43

Replace Section 5-1.43 with:

5-1.43 Potential Claims and Dispute Resolution 5-1.43A General Minimize and mitigate impacts of potentially claimed work or event.

For each potential claim, assign an identification number determined by chronological sequencing and the first date of the potential claim.

Use the identification number for each potential claim on the Supplemental Potential Claim Record form.

Failure to comply with this procedure is a waiver of the potential claim and a waiver of the right to a corresponding claim for the disputed work in the administrative claim procedure.

5-1.43B Potential Claim Record Submit a potential claim record, using the Supplemental Potential Claim Record form, within three

(3) days of the Engineer's response to the RFI or within three (3) days from the date when a dispute arises due to an act or failure to act by the Engineer. The potential claim record must include the following:

1. Nature and circumstances causing the potential claim or event

2. Contract specifications supporting the basis of a claim

3. Estimated claim cost and an itemized breakdown of individual costs stating how the estimate was determined. If accurate cost figures are not available, provide an estimate, or describe the types of expenses involved.

Proceed with the potentially claimed work unless otherwise ordered. Maintain records that provide a clear distinction between costs for the disputed work and the costs of the undisputed work.

Within five (5) days of a request, provide access to the project records determined necessary by the Engineer to evaluate the potential claim.

Delete Section 5-1.47.

6 Control of Materials

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…

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