10-0V6904 Cold Plane, HMA, RHMA, Bridge Rehab, Culvert, and Electrical Work

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting sealed bids for cold planing, hot mix asphalt (HMA), rubberized hot mix asphalt (RHMA), bridge rehabilitation, culvert, and electrical work on State Highway 59 in Merced County near El Nido, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The work covers a 12.1-mile segment from 0.3 miles south of Red Top Road to Reilly Road and includes 151 bid items spanning traffic control, erosion control, earthwork, asphalt paving, bridge work, drainage facilities, concrete construction, electrical systems, and signage. The contractor must hold either a Class A or Class C-12 license. Completion of work excluding permanent erosion control establishment is required within 225 working days; full completion including permanent erosion control establishment within 475 working days; and permanent erosion control establishment work alone within 250 working days.

The estimated project cost is $20.2 million. Prevailing wages are mandated, with rates established by the California Director of Industrial Relations and the United States Secretary of Labor; contractors must pay the higher applicable rate. The federal-aid project number is ST-S059(080), and six trainees or apprentices are required under the federal training program.

Bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid amount is required. Special provisions include automated machine guidance technology for earthwork, prompt payment to subcontractors within seven days of receipt of progress payments, Buy America compliance for manufactured products and iron/steel materials, environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete, and compliance with local environmental regulations including water quality certification and streambed alteration agreements. A Dispute Resolution Board is required with specified meeting fees and off-site task compensation. Professional project partnering is mandatory. The contractor must coordinate with coincident Caltrans contracts 10-1C4504 and 10-1L0704 in Merced County. Electronic sealed bids are submitted through the Caltrans Project Prospecting and Monitoring Office website.