09-374604 Cold Plane AC Pavement, Place HMA, and Construct Minor Concrete

California Department of Transportation District 09 is requesting bids for cold planing asphalt concrete pavement, placing hot mix asphalt, and constructing minor concrete structures on State Highway 395 in Mono County near Bridgeport, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Bid Express.

The project spans 4.6 miles from 0.3 miles south of Route 182 to Buckeye Road (Post Miles 76.0/80.6) and includes 123,000 square yards of cold plane asphalt removal, 27,500 tons of HMA Type A placement, drainage improvements with corrugated steel pipes and precast concrete inlets, guardrail installation, traffic control devices, pavement markings, and miscellaneous concrete work across 101 bid items. The contractor must hold either a Class A or Class C-12 license. This is a federal-aid project (NH-P395(360)E) with mandatory prevailing wages at rates set by the California Department of Industrial Relations and federal minimum wage, with contractors required to pay the higher applicable rate. Buy America requirements apply to iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials; environmental product declarations are required for hot mix asphalt and concrete.

The estimated contract value is $13.8 million with a 130-day completion schedule. Unit price bidding applies, and bidder's security must equal at least 10 percent of the bid amount. A Dispute Resolution Board is authorized at $250 per hour for off-site work and $2,500 per day for on-site meetings. The contractor must designate a safety representative with specific certifications and remit prompt payment to subcontractors within seven days of receiving progress payments. Strict fire prevention protocols apply due to freeze-thaw area classification and proximity to federal lands.