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Small Business Minor B Solicitation

Quotes open: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Dated: February 10, 2026

Revised 10/20/2025

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Notice to Bidders And

Special Provisions For Construction On State Highway In Orange County at various locations from El

Camino Real to Main and Santa Clara In District 12 On Route 5

Under Standard Specifications dated 2025

Project plans approved: November 21, 2025 Standard Plans dated 2025

Identified by Contract No. 12A2351

12-ORA-5-1.2/33.1

Project ID 1225000047 ii

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 iii 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.

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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 2025 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.

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Contract No. 12A2351

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

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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

Division X Electrical Work

86 General

87 Electrical Systems

Link to the 2025 Edition Standard Specifications………………………………………………………….…19 vii

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)

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)

T3F Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23)

T3F2 Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23)

T3G Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring)

T3G2 Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring) viii

TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ROUTES

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

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

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

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)

Notice to Bidders Quotes open: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Dated: February 10, 2026 General work description: Upgrade existing Accessible Pedestrian Signals push buttons with touch-free technology The Department of Transportation (Department) will receive quotes for Construction On State Highway In Orange County at various locations from El Camino Real to Main and Santa Clara.

District-County-Route-Post Mile: 12-ORA-5-1.2/33.1 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 40 working days.

The estimated cost of the project is $219,000 The Department will receive quotes until 2:15 p.m. on the quotes open date at:

Analyst’s Email: eva.clark@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 2025 Standard Plans dated 2025 Present bidders’ inquiries to the District at:

D12.CES.CCO.Desk@dot.ca.gov 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: Eva Clark Email: eva.clark@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279)789-1443

District office addresses are provided in the Standard Specifications.

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 https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/cc. Additional information is provided in the Excluded Parties List System at https://www.ojp.gov/tfsc/doj_ojp_tfsc_excluded_parties_guide_508.

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.

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

013308 MODIFYING EXISTING ELECTRICAL 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:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications.

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.

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 5-1.32:

Personal vehicles of your employees must not be parked on the traveled way or shoulders, including sections closed to traffic.

The following Freeway Lease Area may not be used or occupied for any purpose including, but not limited to, vehicle parking, temporary storage, or construction stage area for any projects.

• Northwest quadrant of I-5 and I-405 freeway intersection, specifically the far southeast corner of the Irvine Spectrum parking lot, in the City of Irvine (Freeway Lease Area 12-ORA-005-0087-01)

Do not interfere with lessee’s operations and activities in the leased area.

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 6-1.04 with:

6-1.04 BUY AMERICA

6-1.04A General Buy America requirements do not apply to the following:

1. Tools and construction equipment used in performing the work

2. Temporary work that is not incorporated into the finished project

6-1.04B Crumb Rubber (Pub Res Code § 42703(d)) Furnish crumb rubber with a certificate of compliance. Crumb rubber must be:

1. Produced in the United States

2. Derived from waste tires taken from vehicles owned and operated in the United States

6-1.04C Steel and Iron Materials Steel and iron materials must be melted and manufactured in the United States except:

1. Foreign pig iron and processed, pelletized, and reduced iron ore may be used in the domestic production of the steel and iron materials

2. If the total combined cost of the materials produced outside the United States does not exceed the greater of 0.1 percent of the total bid or $2,500, the material may be used if authorized

Furnish steel and iron materials to be incorporated into the work with certificates of compliance and certified mill test reports. Mill test reports must indicate where the steel and iron were melted and manufactured.

All melting and manufacturing processes for these materials, including an application of a coating, must occur in the United States. Coating includes all processes that protect or enhance the value of the material to which the coating is applied.

6-1.04D Manufactured Products Iron and steel used in precast concrete manufactured products must meet the requirements of section 6-1.04C regardless of the amount used.

Iron and steel used in other manufactured products must meet the requirements of section 6-1.04C if the weight of steel and iron components constitute 90 percent or more of the total weight of the manufactured product.

6-1.04E Construction Materials The following construction materials must be produced in the United States under standards in 2 CFR 184.6:

1. Non-ferrous metals

2. Plastic and polymer-based products such as:

2.1. Polyvinylchloride

2.2. Composite building materials

3. Glass

4. Fiber optic cable including drop cable

5. Optical fiber

6. Lumber

7. Engineered wood

8. Drywall

All manufacturing processes for these materials as defined in 2 CFR 184.6 must occur in the United States.

Furnish construction materials to be incorporated into the work with certificates of compliance with each project delivery. Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance must identify where the construction material was manufactured and attest specifically to compliance with its 2 CFR 184.6 standard.

Minor additions of articles, materials, supplies, or binding agents to these construction materials do not change the categorization of the construction material.

7 Legal Relations and Responsibility to The Public

Add to Section 7-1.02K(2):

Payment of prevailing wages is not required if the contract amount is:

1. $25,000 or less for a public works construction project.

2. $15,000 or less for the alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance of a public works project.

If satisfactory certified payroll records are not submitted by the time the final invoice is submitted, the Department will withhold all payments due and owing the Contractor pending receipt of the records.

Add after the first paragraph of Section 7-1.02K(3):

Payroll records are not to be submitted if prevailing wages are not required.

Add to the last paragraph of Section 7-1.02K(3):

If progress payments are not made, and you have not submitted adequate records by the time you submit the final invoice, the Department will withhold all payments due and owing the Contractor pending receipt of such records.

8 Prosecution and Progress

Replace Section 8-1.02A with:

8-1.02A General Before or at the preconstruction conference, submit a progress schedule on a form of your choice.

On the schedule, show the order in which you propose to carry out the work, the start dates of the several salient features of the work (including procurement of materials, plant, and equipment), and the contemplated dates for completing those salient features.

If the contract is more than 60 working days, submit an update of the schedule on or before the last day of each month, showing the status of work actually completed during the period preceding the 20th of the month.

Subsequent to the time that submittal of a progress schedule is required, no progress payments will be made for any work until a satisfactory schedule has been submitted to the Engineer.

Delete Sections 8-1.02B and 8-1.02C.

Replace the first paragraph of Section 8-1.04B with:

Start job site activities by the date specified in the Engineer's letter providing notice that the Contract has been approved.

Replace Section 8-1.13 with:

8-1.13 Contractor's Control Termination The Department may terminate your control of the work for failure to do any of the following:

1. Supply an adequate workforce

2. Supply material as described

3. Pay subcontractors

4. Prosecute the work as described in the Contract

The Department may also terminate your control for failure to maintain insurance coverage.

For a Federal-aid project, the Department may terminate your control of the work for failure to include "Required Contract Provisions, Federal-Aid Construction Contracts" in subcontracts.

The Department gives you notice at least five (5) business days before terminating control. The notice describes the failures and the time allowed to remedy the failures. If failures are not remedied within the time provided, the Department takes control of the work.

The Department may complete the work if the Department terminates the Contractor's control or you abandon the project. The Department determines the unpaid balance under the Contract.

At any time before final payment of all claims, the Department may convert a Contractor's control termination to a Contract termination.

9 Payment

Replace Section 9-1.16A with:

9-1.16A General For a contract with more than 20 working days, you may request that progress payments be made. If approved by the Engineer, submit a fully itemized invoice, in triplicate, covering the actual work performed. The invoice must reference the Department of Transportation and the contract number.

For a contract with 20 working days or less, payment will be made after contract acceptance.

No progress payment will be made when, in the opinion of the Engineer, the work is not proceeding in accordance with the specifications, or when the total value of the work done since the last estimate is less than $5,000.

Delete Sections 9-1.16C and 9-1.16D.

Replace Section 9-1.17 with:

9-1.17 Payment After Contract Acceptance 9-1.17A General Reserved

9-1.17B Reserved 9-1.17C Final Invoice Submit a fully itemized invoice, in triplicate, within 30 days after Contract acceptance, covering the actual work performed. The invoice must reference the Department of Transportation and the contract number.

Submit claims statements with the final invoice. Claims not submitted with the final invoice will not be considered.

Submit required final utilization reports to Engineer. Failure to provide the required forms with the final invoice will result in 25 percent (25%) of the dollar value of the bill being withheld from payment until the form is submitted. The amount will be returned to Contractor when satisfactory final utilization forms are submitted.

9-1.17D Final Payment and Claims 9-1.17D(1) General If you do not submit a claim statement, Engineer immediately processes the final invoice and the Department pays the amount due. This final payment is conclusive except as specified in Sections 5-

1.27 and 9-1.21.

If you submit a claim statement, Engineer immediately processes the final invoice and the Department pays the amount due for the undisputed work. This payment is conclusive as to the amount of work completed and the amount payable except as affected by the claims or as specified in Sections 5-1.27 and 9-1.21.

9-1.17D(2) Claim Statement 9-1.17D(2)(a) General Submit additional information as to the basis and amount of the claim within 15 days of a request by Engineer. Failure to submit requested information or to provide access to records of the information is cause for denial of the claim.

9-1.17D(2)(b) Overhead Claims Claims for overhead expenses must be supported by an audit report by an independent Certified Public Accountant. Claims are subject to audit by the State at its discretion.

9-1.17D(2)(c) Declaration Submit a declaration that includes the following language with the claim statement:

I declare under penalty of perjury, according to the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing claims, with specific reference to the California False Claims Act (Govt Code § 12650 et seq.) and to the extent the project contains federal funding, the U.S. False Claims Act (31 USC § 3729 et seq.), are true and correct, and that this declaration was signed on ______(date)_______, 20__ at _________________, California.

9-1.17D(2)(d) Waiver A claim is waived if:

1. Claim does not have a corresponding Supplemental Potential Claim Record identification number

2. Claim does not have the same nature, circumstances, and basis of claim as the corresponding

Supplemental Potential Claim Record

3. Claim is not included in the claim statement

4. You do not comply with the claim procedures

5. You do not submit the declaration specified in Section 9-1.17D(2)(c)

9-1.17D(3) Final Determination of Claims Failure to allow timely access to claim supporting data when requested waives the claim.

Department's costs in reviewing or auditing a claim not supported by the Contractor's accounting or other records are damages incurred by the State within the meaning of the California False Claims Act.

After claim review, Engineer makes a preliminary determination of claims and furnishes it to Contractor.

Within 30 days of notification of the preliminary determination, make a presentation in support of remaining claims to a person designated by Director. Director makes the final decision on payable compensation due the Contractor and furnishes it to Contractor.

Department pays the amount due within 30 days. The final estimate is conclusive as to the amount of work completed and the amount payable except as specified in Sections 5-1.27 and 9-1.21.

Replace section 9-1.22 with:

9-1.22 Resolution of Claims Resolution of claims will be through the State of California Victims Compensation and Government Claims Board under (Gov. Code Div. 3.6, Part 3).

Division II General Construction

12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Replace the table in the definition of designated holidays in section 12-4.02A(2) with:

Designated Holidays

Holiday Date observed New Year's Day January 1st Washington's Birthday 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

Add to section 12-4.02A(2):

special days: the day after Thanksgiving Day.

Replace section 12-4.02C(3)(f) with:

12-4.02C(3)(f) Closure Restrictions for Designated Holidays and Special Days

Closure restrictions for designated holidays and special days are shown in the following table: Lane Closure Restrictions For Designated Holidays And Special Days

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon x

H xx

SD

xxx xxx

Legend:

Refer to lane requirement charts.

x The full width of the traveled way must be open for use by traffic after 5:00 AM.

xx The full width of the traveled way must be open for use by traffic.

xxx The full width of the traveled way must be open for use by traffic until 11:00 PM.

H Designated holiday

SD Special day

Add between the 1st and 2nd paragraphs of section 12-4.04C:

A pedestrian facility closure on the same side of the highway is limited to no more than 1 block. When working on one side of the highway, the pedestrian facility on opposite side of the highway within the same block must be open.

Division X Electrical Work

86 GENERAL

Add to the list in the 2nd paragraph of section 86-1.02T:

13. Be software configurable using Bluetooth technology

87 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Add to the end section 87-1.03T:

A manufacturer's representative must program the accessible pedestrian signals at the following intersections:

1. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Off and On at El Camino Real

2. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Off Ramp at El Camino Real

3. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Off Ramp at El Camino Real – Valencia

4. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B On and Off Ramp at Presidio

5. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Off Ramp at Palizada

6. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B at Avenida Pico

7. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B at Avenida Pico

8. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B at Vista Hermosa Ave

9. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B at Camino de Estrella

10. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B at Camino de Estrella

11. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Off Ramp at Camino las Ramblas

12. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B at Ortega Highway (74)

13. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B at Ortega Highway (74)

14. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Ramp at Junipero Serra Rd

15. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Ramp at Junipero Serra Rd

16. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B at Avery Parkway

17. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B at Avery Parkway

18. Intersection of Route 5 and Avery Parkway and Camino Capistrano

19. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Ramp at Crown Valley Pkwy

20. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Ramp at Crown Valley Pkwy

21. Intersection of Route 5 and Oso Parkway and Fairfield Inn

22. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Ramp at Oso Parkway

23. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B at La Paz - Muirlands

24. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B at La Paz – Cabot Rd

25. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Off Ramp at Alicia Parkway

26. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Off Ramp at Alicia Parkway

27. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B at Lake Forest

28. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Off Bake Parkway

29. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Off Ramp at Bake Parkway

30. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Ramp at Alton Parkway

31. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B at Sand Canyon Rd

32. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Off Ramp Sand Canyon Rd

33. Intersection of Route 5 and Sand Canyon Rd and Marine Way

34. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Jeffery Rd

35. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Trabuco Rd

36. Intersection of Route 5 and Culver Dr and Trabuco

37. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Off Ramp at Culver Dr

38. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Off Ramp at Jamboree

39. Intersection of Route 5 and N/B Ramp at Red Hill

40. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Ramp at Red Hill

41. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Off Ramp at Newport Ave

42. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B On Ramp at Main and Buffalo

43. Intersection of Route 5 and S/B Off Ramp at Main and Santa Clara

When the extended pushbutton press is used, program the signals with messages for each street as follows:

1. During the pedestrian clearance interval, the message heard must be Wait to Cross <insert name of street>. Traveling <direction>. Wait.

Replace Section 87-21.03C with:

87-21.03C Modifying Existing Electrical Systems 87-21.03C(1) General 87-21.03C(1)(a) Summary Section 87-21.03C includes specifications for modifying Accessible Pedestrian Signals.

Modifying accessible pedestrian signals includes removing, adjusting, or adding:

1. Cables

2. Conductors

3. Push Button Assemblies

87-21.03C(1)(b) Definitions 87-21.03C(1)(c) Submittal Submit warranty for all equipment furnished. APS must be warrantied for 3 years from date of acceptance.

87-21.03C(1)(d) Quality Assurance The equipment and hardware must be installed as shown on the plans and as described in these special provisions. Tests and inspections must include:

1. Visual inspection for damaged or incorrect installation

2. Measurement of parameters and operating conditions

All tests must be performed in accordance with the approved installation and test plan.

Notify the Traffic Signal Engineer of the intent to proceed with installation and testing 48 hours before commencement of each installation.

87-21.03C(1)(d)(i) Physical Inspection You must provide documentation to prove delivery of all material, equipment, cables, and documentation. If any material or documentation is outstanding or has been replaced under pre-acceptance warranty, a physical inspection and documentation must be provided for this material. The physical inspection must consist of inspecting all installed material to ensure that workmanship satisfies the specified requirements.

87-21.03C(1)(d)(ii) Performance Tests You must conduct operational performance tests on the following:

1. All APS must be operational from the Traffic Signal cabinet to each of the push buttons at the intersection.

87-21.03C(1)(d)(iii) Testing

87-21.03C(1)(d)(iii)(A) Functional Tests Within five (5) business days (or a longer period as the parties may agree) after the successful deployment of the Touch-free Accessible Pedestrian System, perform the functional tests. Functional testing includes preparation of a test plan, conducting tests and subsequent retests and documentation of the results.

Functional tests must be conducted on the system to determine whether the integration of the new hardware/software and existing hardware meets the functional requirements of the specifications for the system. Functional tests must be conducted after the site test results have been reviewed and accepted.

The functional test plan must detail all tests to be performed, the test results which are expected and the test schedule. The functional test plan will include the following major tests and acceptance categories:

1. Performance tests after connecting the system

2. Functional tests after connecting the system All functional test results must be fully recorded, and the documentation provided as a condition of acceptance.

When the functional test establishes that the system is performing satisfactorily, the Traffic Signal Engineer will sign an acceptance certificate. The date of execution of the certificate must be the date on which the Accessible Pedestrian System is deemed to be accepted (the "Acceptance Date").

87-21.03C(1)(d)(iii)(B) Final Acceptance The system will not be accepted until all of the following conditions have been met:

1. Physical performance and functional acceptance tests have been completed and the results are approved.

2. All documentation has been completed and submitted.

3. All connections that were changed to perform acceptance tests are restored and tested to form a fully operational system.

4. Four spare APS pushbuttons must be delivered to District 12 Transportation Management Center

(TMC) at 6681 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618 ATTN: Yvette Saldivar (TME).

87-21.03C(1)(d)(iii)(C) Training The Contractor shall provide comprehensive training to Caltrans personnel on the operation, maintenance, and administration of the APS system.

87-21.03C(2) Materials 87-21.03C(2)(a) Summary Modifying APS include:

1. Push Button Assemblies including but not limited to:

a. Modification for custom audio

b. Firmware updates

87-21.03C(2)(b) Push Button Assemblies The Push Button Assemblies shall comply with Sections 86-1.02T, 86-1.02U, 87-1.03F, 87-1.03T, and 87-1.03U from the 2025 Standard Specifications and ES-4C in the 2025 Standard Plans.

87-21.03C(3) CONSTRUCTION

87-21.03C(3)(a) General Prior to start of construction, a pre-construction walkthrough must be coordinated with Field maintenance and Project Engineer through the Resident Engineer.

Damage caused to existing material and equipment during construction will be responsibility of the contractor to repair as stated in Section 5-1.39A General in the Standard Specifications.

87-21.03C(3)(b) Push Button Assemblies The PBS shall be:

1. Must be installed right side up.

a. Mounting bracket extender is required if push button does not fit on pole.

2. Installed in correct orientation.

a. Raised tactile arrow must be parallel to the crosswalk and pointing in correct direction.

3. Programmed with:

a. Touch-free feature enabled.

87-21.03C(4) PAYMENT

Not used.

Link to the Standard Specifications applicable to the 2025 Edition of the Standard Specifications by reference made a part of the Agreement are available at:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/2025-ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications