05-1R5704 Install Lighting, Striping, and Signage Upgrades

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for lighting, striping, and signage upgrades on State Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County near Santa Ynez, Contract 05-1R5704, with bids due November 19, 2026. Bids have already opened on that date.

The project spans from 0.1 mile north of Route 246 to 0.1 mile south of Route 246 (District 05, Post Mile R8.0/R8.2) and is a federally aided project (HSST-S154(006)). The scope comprises 38 bid items including lead compliance planning, traffic control systems, pavement markings and removal, thermoplastic striping, roadside sign installation and modification, and lighting and flashing beacon system modifications.

Contractors must hold either a California Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses (C-10, C-32) constituting the majority of work. Prevailing wage compliance is mandatory, with the higher rate applied when federal minimum wage determinations exceed state prevailing wage rates. Buy America requirements apply to manufactured products, iron or steel products, and construction materials; tools, temporary work, and excluded materials such as cement and aggregates are exempt. Environmental product declarations are required for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials if applicable. Subcontractors must be paid within 7 days of progress payments. Treated wood waste must be managed per Health and Safety Code requirements.

The estimated project cost is $820,000, with all work to be completed within 50 working days. Electronic sealed bids were accepted via Bid Express with a 10 percent bidder's security requirement. Traffic control restrictions apply based on designated lane closure requirements and closure restrictions on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Farmworkers Day, and specified local community events. Work must comply with Caltrans standard specifications (2025 edition) and project plans approved August 10, 2026. The contract includes provisions for dispute resolution and DRA/DRB meeting compensation.