01-0C72U4 Reconstruct Roadway and Drainage System, & Construct ADA Facilities

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for Contract No. 01-0C72U4, which reconstructs the roadway and drainage system and constructs ADA facilities on State Highway 1 at Gualala in Mendocino County, with bids due December 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through Bid Express. The contractor must hold a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses (C-12, C-8, C-42) constituting a majority of the work. The project is federal-aid under STHS-S001(679)E, and Buy America requirements apply to iron, steel, and manufactured products.

Work runs from Center Street to Ocean Drive and comprises 107 bid items covering clearing and grubbing, earthwork, drainage infrastructure, asphalt paving, concrete work, traffic control, erosion control, landscaping, and multiple ADA compliance measures. The contractor coordinates exposure, protection, and relocation of utilities with PG&E, AT&T, and North Gualala Water Company. Environmental compliance requires stormwater pollution prevention planning, erosion control, water quality monitoring, and coordination with the California Coastal Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Department of Fish and Wildlife. The contract requires a designated on-site safety representative with specified certifications, professional project partnering, and a prompt payment system for subcontractors.

The estimated cost is $6.8 million. Completion is required within 155 to 220 working days, excluding plant establishment, which must finish within 250 working days. Bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid is required. Prevailing wage rates set by the California Director of Industrial Relations apply alongside federal minimum wage rates, and three trainees or apprentices are required under the federal training program. A De Minimis Costs waiver permits non-compliant materials up to the lesser of $1 million or 5 percent of total applicable project costs. Environmental product declarations are required for hot mix asphalt and concrete from facilities providing specified minimum quantities.