05-1S5904 Reduce the Number of Crossing and Left-Turn Movements

California Department of Transportation District 05 is requesting sealed bids for construction work reducing the number of crossing and left-turn movements on State Highway 101 in Monterey County under Contract 05-1S5904, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a federal-aid project (HSNH-Q101(460)) subject to prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations and federal minimum wage rates, whichever is higher, and Buy America requirements for manufactured products and construction materials.

Contractors must hold either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses constituting a majority of the work. The scope spans the segment from Main Street Overcrossing to 0.7 mile south of De La Torre Street (Post Mile 77.0/84.5) and includes installing barriers, removing at-grade openings, relocating traffic patterns, and enhancing safety measures. The 90-item bid list covers temporary traffic control, erosion control, earthwork, asphalt concrete, structures, electrical systems, and safety devices. Work must be completed within 105 working days by February 26, 2027.

The estimated project cost is $5.4 million on a unit-price basis. Bidders must submit bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount. Environmental product declarations are required for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials from plants providing substantial quantities. A designated on-site safety representative meeting specific Cal/OSHA certifications and experience requirements is mandatory. Additional requirements include temporary traffic control supervision, dispute resolution advisor services, prompt payment to subcontractors within seven days of progress payments, stormwater pollution prevention planning, and daily fire danger monitoring. Liquidated damages apply for failure to open lane closures at specified times, limited to 5 percent of the total bid per occurrence. A De Minimis Costs waiver is available when non-compliant Buy America materials do not exceed the lesser of $1 million or 5 percent of total applicable costs.