02-0J53U4 Cold Plane and Place HMA, Replace Culverts and Replace Delineation

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for Contract 02-0J53U4 to cold plane and place hot mix asphalt (HMA), replace culverts, and replace delineation on State Route 299, with bids due December 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must hold either a California Class A or Class C-12 contractor license. The project is federal-aid under project number NH-P299(221) and carries Buy America requirements for iron, steel, and manufactured products.

The file places the work on State Route 299 from 0.5 mile east of Gray Creek Road to 1.0 mile east of Trinity River Bridge No. 05-0006 (post miles 8.3 to 15.0) in Trinity County, while the listing's jurisdiction field names Tulare County. The bid schedule includes 88 items covering site preparation, erosion control, traffic management, drainage, asphalt, concrete structures, and delineation. The project sits in a freeze-thaw area with water pollution control, stormwater, and erosion control requirements, and it requires coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Environmental product declarations are required for HMA supplied in quantities of 2,250 tons and for concrete supplied in quantities of 250 cubic yards. The contract requires a designated on-site safety representative with specified certifications and compliance with Cal/OSHA standards.

The estimated project cost is $9.5 million. Contractors must bid on a cost-plus-time basis and complete the work within a minimum of 100 and a maximum of 140 working days. Bid security must equal at least 10 percent of the bid amount. Prevailing wages apply at the higher of the rate set by California's Director of Industrial Relations or the rate set by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. The project requires participation in the federal training program with one trainee or apprentice.