04-0W0504 Trash Capture Devices, MVPs, MGS, Erosion Control, and Mod Lighting

The California Department of Transportation, District 04, is requesting bids for trash capture devices, modular vegetation systems (MVPs), modular green systems (MGS), erosion control measures, and modular lighting installations across state highways in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory prebid meeting on September 10 at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx.

This is a federally funded Federal-Aid Project (ST-000C(576)) subject to prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations, with federal minimum wage rates superseding state rates where applicable. Contractors must hold either a Class A or Class C-42 license and must employ five trainees or apprentices through the federal training program.

The scope spans multiple routes (4, 13, 24, 80, 84, and other locations) and includes temporary traffic control, water pollution control, landscape and irrigation work, asphalt paving, concrete work, installation of gross solids removal devices and trash nets, and site-specific stormwater management improvements. The bid item list contains 75 line items with units of measure including lump sum, daily rates, linear feet, square yards, and individual units. All work must be completed within 600 working days.

The estimated project cost is $22.9 million. Bidders must submit unit price bids and provide security equal to at least 10 percent of their bid amount. Bid submission and opening occur electronically via Bid Express, with results available through the Caltrans website. The work must conform to Caltrans standard specifications and plans dated 2025.