03-0N4504 HMA, Cl 2 AB, Rdwy Exc, Conc Barrier and Sign Structures

California Department of Transportation is requesting bids for a highway improvement project on State Route 51 in Sacramento County under Contract 03-0N4504, with bids due electronically September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Bid Express. This is a federal-aid project (HSNH-P051(040)) subject to prevailing-wage and Buy America requirements.

The scope encompasses hot mix asphalt Class 2 aggregate base roadway excavation, pavement removal and replacement, temporary traffic control and erosion control, drainage improvements, concrete barrier installation (Types 60MGC and 60MGF), sign structure furnishing and installation, and electrical systems work on State Route 51 from 0.1 mile north of the Fulton Avenue Overcrossing to the Auburn Boulevard On-Ramp Overcrossing. The bid item list includes 86 line items. Contractors must submit lead compliance plans, excavation and transportation plans for regulated material, and stormwater pollution prevention documentation. Traffic control is subject to strict lane closure restrictions based on time of day and day of week. Temporary barrier systems must conform to manufacturer specifications. Work includes aerially deposited lead (ADL) management and water pollution control compliance.

The estimated project cost is $5.8 million. Contractors must hold either a Class A license or a combination of Class C-12 and C-8 licenses constituting the majority of the work. Bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid is required. Prevailing wages apply at the higher of California Department of Industrial Relations general prevailing wage rates or federal minimum wage rates determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. Subcontractors must be paid within 7 days; material suppliers within 30 days. The bid period allows contractors to commit to between 50 and 70 working days for completion. Project plans were approved June 3, 2026 and Standard Specifications are dated 2025.