12-0T0204 Construct JPCP, HMA, Drainage Sys, Sign Structures, and Elect Sys

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids on a construction project involving jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP), hot mix asphalt (HMA), drainage systems, sign structures, and electrical systems on State Route 22 in Orange County, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Bid Express. The contractor must hold either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses (C-12, C-10) constituting a majority of the work — a core eligibility filter.

The project extends 0.3 miles west of Bolsa Chica Road Overcrossing to 0.1 mile east of Springdale Street Overcrossing in Garden Grove. The scope includes 116 bid line items covering traffic control, drainage, concrete and asphalt paving, sign structures, electrical systems, landscaping, and miscellaneous materials and services. The contractor must establish a site-specific safety program with a designated on-site safety representative meeting specified certifications and experience requirements. Special provisions address traffic control with lane closure restrictions based on time of day and day of week, stormwater pollution prevention, environmental stewardship including treated wood waste management, local material sourcing with lead and pH testing, Buy America compliance for manufactured products and construction materials, and environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete.

The estimated project cost is $7.9 million. The contract term spans 310 total working days including plant establishment, with plant establishment to be completed within 90 working days and 220 working days for remaining construction work. Prevailing wage requirements apply at rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations and the federal Secretary of Labor, with contractors required to pay the higher of the two. A federal training program requirement of four trainees or apprentices applies. Bidders must submit security equal to at least 10 percent of their bid amount. Prompt payment provisions require subcontractors be paid within 7 days of receipt of progress payments, with monthly reporting through Caltrans' prompt payment monitoring system.