05-1J9624 Modify Existing Drainage, Replace Lighting Systems, and Install TMS

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 05 is requesting bids on highway construction work to modify existing drainage, replace lighting systems, and install a Traffic Management System on State Highway Route 1 in Santa Cruz County, with bids due November 17, 2026. Small Business Enterprise participation is required under goals specified in sections 1-1.06, 1-1.07B, 2-1.23, 2-1.24, and 2-1.33B(3).

The project extends from 0.5 miles north of Larkin Valley Road Undercrossing to Laguna Road. Work includes drainage modification, lighting replacement, and TMS installation across multiple locations. Contractors must manage unregulated earth material containing lead at specified locations (concentrations up to 80 mg/kg total lead), implement fire prevention measures, and comply with MASH Test Level 3 temporary barrier-system specifications. Environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete are mandatory; failure to submit within 30 days of initial material placement triggers a $6,000 per-declaration withholding.

Work in culverts and drainage channels is restricted to June 1 through October 31 only at designated locations. Contractors must obtain approval of the CPM baseline schedule, Water Pollution Control Plan or Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and DBE/VOSB nominees within 55 days of contract approval before commencing job-site activities. Certified payroll records must be submitted through LCPtracker Pro. The contract is based on Caltrans Standard Specifications and Plans dated 2025, with project plans approved May 18, 2026. The target completion year is 2027. Project funding includes contributions from the City of San Jose and Valley Transportation Authority.