Solicitation No. 05A3034 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 7 Pages

Specifications 30 Pages Link to the 2025 Edition of the Standard Specifications Page 31

The Bid Package contains 17 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. 05A3034 Quote Due Date: August 26, 2026

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 $484,000.00, 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/

“Improving lives and communities through transportation.”

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. 05A3034

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=DOTDESOE0102.2C. 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=DOTDESOE0102.9.

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=DOTDESOE0102.2C 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=DOTDESOE0102.9 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

“Improving lives and communities through transportation.”

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

05A3034

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. 05A3034

At SLO-101-61.8

Identified by

Project ID: 0521000088

PERMITS & MATERIAL INFORMATIONS

County of San Luis Obispo Encroachment Permit Checklist

County of San Luis Obispo Encroachment Permit Application

Contract No. 05A3034

HOMEOWNER INFORMATION

• Name

• Address of project

• Names of persons authorized to sign for permits

• Phone number and email contacts

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

• Company Name/Contractor Name

• Mailing address of business

• Names of persons authorized to sign for permits

• Phone number of business; Cell phone numbers; Fax and Email

• Contractors State License Number

COMPLETE AND SIGN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

• Application located on county website encroachment permit application

• Return application to pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us

RECEIVE PENDING PERMIT VIA EMAIL OR FAX

• Signatures are required on the ‘pending permit’ of the property owner and the contractor before an ‘issued permit’ will be sent via email. Return the pending permit with signatures along with any other require documentation to pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us

SET UP PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING WITH INSPECTOR

• Prior to commencing any work, even after the permit is issued, an on-site pre-construction meeting is required, if that has not already taken place. This meeting will take place at the project site with our inspector and the contractor, property owner or authorized agent. We ask that the applicant submit three dates and times to schedule the pre-con with our Inspector. If possible, we will try to select one of those dates and times requested by the client.

• Note: typical encroachment process will have 3 meetings with our inspector (a pre-con meeting, a mid-point meeting, and a Final meeting). *The midpoint meeting/inspection does not always require the property owner or contractor to be onsite during this step)

PAYMENT OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES

• Call 805-781-5252 and ask for the cashier. When making payment via credit card please reference the following: Issued encroachment permit number, project location and fee amount for permit and bond that are being paid.

SET UP FINAL CONSTRUCTION MEETING WITH INSPECTOR TO SIGN OFF ISSUED PERMIT

• When the project is completed call (805) 781-5252 or email for a final inspection at pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us

• Once all the conditions of the permit have been met and signed off by the inspector, a final will be given. At this point the permit will be signed off and a request to relish the bond can take place by contacting pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us

Created as a guide to help applicants with permit submittals. Additional information may be required prior to any permit approval.

Contract No. 05A3034 https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Forms-Documents/Development-Services/Encroachment-Permits/ENC-Encroachment-Permit-Application.aspx mailto:pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us mailto:pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us mailto:pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us mailto:pw.permits@co.slo.ca.us

BLDG PMT No (if applicable) :

PROJECT/ PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION:

Name: Tele (24-hrs):

Business Name: Email:

Address: City, State, ZIP:

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

Contact Name: Tele (24-hrs):

Business Name: Email:

Address: City, State, ZIP:

License No: Exp. Date:

PROJECT INFORMATION:

Curb Gutter Sidewalk Driveway Public Improvements Utility Other

Address: Community:

Est. Start Date: Est. Completion Date:

Description of Work:

STEPS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND CLOSEOUT AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT:

Submit Completed Application Pay for Permit (once permit is created)* Schedule Preconstruction Meeting* Complete Project Schedule Final Inspection

*Payment and scheduling of preconstruction meeting are required prior to issuance of permit

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

Department of Public Works John Diodati, Director ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

Contract No. 05A3034 mailto:PW.Permits@co.slo.ca.us

PERMITEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND ADHERING TO ALL CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF THE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT. PERMITEE SHALL CONTACT THE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT UNIT VIA E-MAIL AT PW.PERMITS@CO.SLO.CA.US OR CALL (805) 781-5252 AT LEAST FOURTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS IN ADVANCE TO

SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, PRIOR TO COMMENCING OF THE WORK FOR FINAL INSPECTION.

Property Owner Contractor

Signature Signature

Name Name

Date Date

I, the above signed applicant, do hereby certify that the information provided on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate. By signing this application, I agree to abide with the Agreement Clause below.

I, the above signed, am properly licensed to perform the work described in this application, do hereby certify that the information provided on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate. By signing this application, I agree to abide with the Agreement Clause below.

Agreement Clause:

• The permittee agrees and accepts that the work will be conducted in accordance with the Encroachment Permit Conditions, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Improvement Standards, the Streets and Highways Code, State Vehicle Code, County Code, and these attached Provisions.

• The permittee agrees and accepts that any work within the right of way of a county-maintained road shall be performed by an appropriately licensed and bonded contractor and shall provide traffic control per the latest California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• The permittee shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the County of San Luis Obispo, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, or liability that relate in any way to this permit, including, but not limited to, any act or omission on the part of the permittee, or of agents, employees, or independent contractors directly responsible to the permittee; including, but not limited to, any defects, flaws or errors in the design or performance of any work under this permit, providing further that the foregoing shall apply to any acts, or omissions to act, committed jointly or concurrently by the permittee, the permittee’s agents, employees or independent contractors, and the County, its agents, employees or independent contractors. Nothing contained in the foregoing indemnity provisions shall be construed to require the permittee to indemnify the County against any responsibility or liability in contravention of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.]

For current Standards visit: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Public-Works/Public-Improvement-Standards.aspx

County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works page 2 of 5

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PLEASE CHECK APPLICABLE BOX:

Plans on file with associated building permit (sketch optional) Use sketch area below to show proposed scope of work Engineered drawings submitted

Use the below space (or attach plans) to draw and label all existing improvements (structures, hardscape, landscape, etc.) and the proposed new improvements, including but not limited to the following (clearly differentiate between existing and proposed):

• Hardscape (asphalt and/or concrete) to include driveway approaches, parking areas, paving, curbing and/or berms, sidewalks, curb and gutters, etc. Label type and dimensions.

• Drainage facilities, both major and minor.

• Trenching and/or the placement of utilities to include utility boxes, pedestals, pads, vaults, and poles, etc. shall be delineated in a typical trench detail outlining the size, type, length, location, etc.

• Landscaping to include trees, shrubs, groundcover, irrigation facilities, walls, pillars, fences, gates, and a planting schedule/legend.

• All other miscellaneous construction and improvements (mailboxes, etc.).

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GENERAL ENCROACHMENT CONDITIONS

Pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 1463,the applicant is hereby notified that in the event the future improvement of the road necessitates the relocation of such encroachment the permittee will relocate the same at his sole expense. In said event the road commissioner shall serve on the permittee his written demand specifying the place of relocation and specifying a reasonable time within which the work of relocation must be commenced. The permittee must commence such relocation within the time specified in said demand and thereafter diligently prosecute the same to completion.

All permits other than those issued to public agencies or a public utility having lawful authority to occupy the roads are revocable on five days’ notice and the encroachment must be removed or relocated as may be specified by the road commissioner in the notice revoking the permit and within a reasonable time specified by the road commissioner unless the permit provides a specified time.

Public utilities may be required, within a reasonable time, to relocate such of their facilities as interfere with an enlarged public use of the road, except in those cases where the enlarged use of the road involves a state freeway.

If required, a cash deposit has been posted by the permittee. It is agreed that funds will be drawn from the deposit to pay the actual costs of any action taken by the County to correct any unsafe condition that may arise during the course of the above permitted activity.

TRAFFIC CONTROL:

The contractor shall be responsible for providing traffic control throughout all phases of work in accordance with Part 6 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).

PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION:

The permittee shall be responsible for constructing and maintaining pedestrian protection devices at all times and in accordance with the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD), and the California Building Code (CBC). If permitted herein, sidewalk closures must conform to Part 6 of the CA-MUTCD, including TA-28 and TA-29; and pedestrian protection through a construction zone must conform to CBC §3306, including barricades, railings, covered walkways.

SURVEY MONUMENT PRESERVATION:

Prior to commencing work the permittee shall hire a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer, legally authorized to practice land surveying, to locate all the survey monuments within the work zone and file a corner record or record survey of the references with the County Surveyor if the monument could be destroyed, damaged, covered, disturbed, or otherwise obliterated. Prior to completion of the permitted work, all disturbed monuments shall be reset in the surface of the new construction, a suitable monument box placed thereon, or permanent witness monuments set to perpetuate their location; and a new corner record or record of survey of the references shall be filled with the County Surveyor. It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to provide for the monumentation required by this section.

MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES:

The permittee agrees to exercise reasonable care to maintain properly any encroachment placed by it in the highway and to exercise reasonable care in inspecting for and immediately repairing and making good any injury to any portion of the highway which occurs as a result of the maintenance of the encroachment in the highway or as a result of the work done under this permit, including any and all injury to the highway which would not have occurred had such work not been done or such encroachment not placed therein.

RESTORATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY:

Upon completion of the work authorized by a permit, the permittee, at its sole expense, must restore the right-of-way to a condition equivalent to the right-of-way condition immediately before the encroachment work was commenced, unless otherwise authorized or required by writing.

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ACCEPTANCE:

Commencement of any work under this permit shall constitute acceptance of all conditions and requirements of the permit whether or not the permit is signed by said person or an authorized representative of said person, firm or corporation.

AGREEMENT CLAUSE:

The permittee agrees and accepts that the work will be conducted in accordance with the Encroachment Permit Conditions, the (County) Public Improvement Standards, the Streets and Highways Code, State Vehicle Code, County Code, and these attached Provisions.

The permittee agrees and accepts that any work within the right of way of a county-maintained road shall be performed by an appropriately licensed and bonded contractor and shall provide traffic control per the latest California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The permittee shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the County of San Luis Obispo, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, or liability that relate in any way to this permit, including, but not limited to, any act or omission on the part of the permittee, or of agents, employees, or independent contractors directly responsible to the permittee; including, but not limited to, any defects, flaws or errors in the design or performance of any work under this permit, providing further that the foregoing shall apply to any acts, or omissions to act, committed jointly or concurrently by the permittee, the permittee’s agents, employees or independent contractors, and the County, its agents, employees or independent contractors. Nothing contained in the foregoing indemnity provisions shall be construed to require the permittee to indemnify the County against any responsibility or liability in contravention of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.]

Contract No. 05A3034

Small Business Minor B Solicitation

Quotes open: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Dated: August 13, 2026

Revised 03/26/2026

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Notice to Bidders And

Special Provisions For Construction On State Highway In SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY NEAR

WELLSONA AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 101 AND WELLSONA ROAD.

In District 5 On Route 101

Under

Standard Specifications dated 2025

Project plans approved: September 29, 2025 Standard Plans dated 2025

Identified by Contract No. 05A3034

05-SLO-101-61.8/61.8

Project ID 0521000088

SPECIAL NOTICES

• The Bidder must submit its bid with a minimum price for plant establishment work. See section 2-1.09.

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

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.

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

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.

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 $484,000.00. 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.

CONTRACT NO. 05A3034

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

TRAFFIC

09/24/25 REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER Date

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

07/24/26 REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Date

03/31/27

91992

Jonathan Bray v

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

13 Water Pollution Control

14 Environmental Stewardship

16 Temporary Facilities

Division III Earthwork and Landscape

20 Landscape

21 Erosion Control Link to the 2025 Edition of the Standard Specifications………………………………………………….….31 vi

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

RSPA3A Abbreviations (Sheet 1 of 3)

RSPA3B Abbreviations (Sheet 2 of 3)

RSPA3C 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)

A73A Object Markers

A73B Markers

A73C Delineators, Channelizers and Barricades

H1 Landscape and Erosion Control Symbols

H2 Landscape Details

H3 Landscape Details

RSPH8 Landscape Details

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)

RSPT3A 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)

T9 Traffic Control System Tables for Lane and Ramp Closures

T10 Traffic Control System for Lane Closure on Freeways and Expressways vii

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

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

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

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

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

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

RS1 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 1

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

RS4 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 4

S93 Framing Details for Framed Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Rectangular Shape

S94 Roadside Framed Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Rectangular Shape

S95 Roadside Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Diamond Shape

Notice to Bidders Quotes open: August 26, 2026 Dated: August 13, 2026 General work description: Landscape mitigation The Department of Transportation (Department) will receive quotes for Construction On State Highway In San Luis Obispo County near Wellsona at the intersection of Route 101 and Wellsona Road.

District-County-Route-Post Mile: 05-SLO-101-61.8 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, excluding plant establishment work, within 50 working days.

Complete the work, including plant establishment work, within 800 working days.

Complete the plant establishment work within 750 working days.

The estimated cost of the project is $330,000.00.

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 2025 Standard Plans dated 2025 Present bidders’ inquiries to the District at:

District 5 Construction Duty Engineer District 5 Construction 50 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 E-mail: D5.Bidders.Questions@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: 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:D5.Bidders.Questions@dot.ca.gov 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 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.

http://www.dir.ca.gov/ https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/labor-compliance https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/cc https://www.ojp.gov/tfsc/doj_ojp_tfsc_excluded_parties_guide_508 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

015948 TEMPORARY BOUNDARY SIGN (ON POST) 16

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

1500 5th Street, MS 79 Sacramento, CA 95814 (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.

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

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 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 San Luis Obispo Encroachment Permit Checklist

2. County of San Luis Obispo Encroachment Permit Application

Add to section 2-1.09:

The item total for plant establishment work must be at least $100,000.

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 3-1.05 with:

3-1.05 Contract Bonds 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 https://caltrans.dbesystem.com/

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 5-1.20B(3):

Portions of this project are located within the jurisdiction of the County of San Luis Obispo. Obtain a County of San Luis Obispo Encroachment Permit prior to start and pay the fees and costs associated with the permit.

Information regarding obtaining an encroachment permit from the County of San Luis Obispo can be found at the following website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/public-works/services/applications,-permits-fees/encroachment-permits

Submit the encroachment permit application to the Public Works via email to PW.Permits@co.slo.ca.us (the preferred method), in person or by mail to 976 Osos Street Room 206, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

The County of San Luis Obispo Encroachment Permit…