02-2H6004 - Roadway Excavation, Place HMA and Install Corrugated Steel Pipe

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for roadway excavation, hot mix asphalt placement, and corrugated steel pipe installation on State Route 299 in Shasta County (post miles 18.6/19.0), with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A DVBE participation goal of 3 percent and an SBE participation goal of 5 percent apply; California companies receive preference over nonresident contractors, and both small business and non-small business subcontractor preferences are available with bid reductions up to 5 percent or $50,000, whichever is less.

Bidders must hold either a Class A or Class C-12 license. Work scope spans 67 bid items including site preparation, temporary traffic control, stormwater pollution prevention, earthwork, erosion control, asphalt placement, concrete work, and drainage infrastructure. Key quantities include 7,240 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 540 tons of hot mix asphalt, and corrugated steel pipe installation from 18 inches to 72 inches in diameter. The project is located in a freeze-thaw area with drainage-channel work restrictions (May 15 to October 15 only).

The estimated project cost is $1.14 million with a 30 working-day completion deadline. Work must commence before November 15, 2026. Bid security equal to at least 10 percent of the total bid amount is required. Prevailing wages apply per California Department of Industrial Relations rates. Contractors must submit an automated machine guidance quality control plan, stormwater pollution prevention plan, lead compliance plan, and local material testing documentation. Environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete are required when facilities provide specified minimum quantities. Prompt payment to subcontractors is mandated within 7 days of receipt of progress payments, with Department monitoring.