07-389104 Install High Friction Surface Treatment

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids on high friction surface treatment installation on State Route 60 in Los Angeles County under Federal-Aid Project HSNH-P060(168), with bids due electronically by 2:00 p.m. on August 4, 2026, and prevailing wages required.

The scope is applying resin binder and calcined bauxite aggregate to approximately 8,350 square yards of asphalt and concrete surfaces, along with crack treatment, asphalt concrete replacement, pavement marking removal and installation, and traffic stripe application on State Route 60 from 0.1 mile west of Rosemead Boulevard Overcrossing to 0.1 mile east of Fullerton Road Undercrossing in and near the City of Industry. The project must be completed within 140 working days. Contractors must hold either a Class A license or a C-12 Class C license. The bid item list contains 29 line items covering mobilization, traffic control systems, and associated construction activities.

The estimated contract cost is $1.2 million. Bidders must submit security equal to at least 10 percent of their bid. Prevailing wage rates determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations apply; contractors must pay the higher of state prevailing wage or federal minimum wage.

Buy America requirements apply to manufactured products, iron and steel products, and certain construction materials, with contractors required to submit certificates of compliance. Environmental requirements include lead compliance plans, management of aerially deposited lead in minimal disturbance areas, and disposal of hazardous waste residue from yellow thermoplastic and lead-based painted traffic stripes at Class 1 California facilities. Traffic control requirements include designated lane closures on Route 60 eastbound and westbound, with restrictions during the 2028 LA Olympics (June 1 to September 1, 2028) and specified special events. Contractors must submit HFST material quality control testing results within 24 hours of completion and environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt within 30 days of initial placement. Bids are submitted through the Bid Express website.