02-2J6504 Temp Bridge, Deck Portion Repl, Hang Conduit, & Polyester Conc Overlay

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids for temporary bridge construction, bridge deck replacement, conduit installation, and polyester concrete overlay at Thompson Creek Bridge on State Route 96 in Siskiyou County, approximately 11 miles east of Happy Camp, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Bid Express. A 5 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal applies; Disadvantaged Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is encouraged with no set contract goal.

Contractors must hold either a Class A license or qualifying combinations of Class C licenses (C-51, C-8). The scope encompasses 79 bid items: mobilization, traffic control systems, erosion control, structural concrete work, bridge removal and replacement, polyester concrete overlay installation, and miscellaneous metal and electrical work. Environmental and compliance requirements include lead compliance plans, water pollution control programs, asbestos compliance plans (including naturally occurring asbestos dust control), and contractor-supplied biologist services. Work must comply with the 2025 Standard Specifications and plans approved March 30, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements apply per California Department of Industrial Relations determinations.

The estimated project cost is $5.9 million. Completion timelines range from 130 to 150 working days on a cost-plus-time basis. Traffic on the temporary bridge is restricted from November 1 to April 1, and work at Thompson Creek Bridge and Thompson Creek Temporary Bridge is prohibited between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Bidders must submit security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount. The contract requires comprehensive SBE utilization documentation, prompt subcontractor payment within specified timeframes, and submission of final reports upon completion. Environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials must be submitted.