Cold plane AC, RHMA and loop detector replacements.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive bids for cold plane asphalt concrete (AC), rubberized hot mix asphalt (RHMA), and loop detector replacements on State Route 12-Ora-1-23.2/25.9 in Orange County, specifically in Huntington Beach between Newland Street and Goldenwest Street. This highway construction project is designated for electronic bidding with a bid opening scheduled for February 4, 2026, and requires 90 working days for completion. Prime contractors must hold either a Class A license or a Class C-12 license to qualify as the primary contractor, though other license types may be associated with the contract for supplementary work. The bid package became available on January 5, 2026, and all project plans, specifications, and detailed information are accessible through the Department of Transportation Construction Contract Award website at https://dot.ca.gov/work-with-caltrans. Bidders with specific inquiries regarding project information should access the California Department of Transportation Bidder Inquiries website, while questions about deadlines and bidder forms should be directed to the analyst identified in the CaleProcure California State Contracts Register.

The California Department of Transportation has committed to affirmative action in contract award procedures, ensuring that disadvantaged business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This procurement does not identify any specific incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration beyond the standard loop detector replacement specifications. The estimated project amount is $3,190,000, though this figure is not guaranteed and serves as a preliminary budget range for bidders' planning purposes. No set-aside designations are explicitly listed; however, the affirmative action commitment indicates that disadvantaged business enterprises are actively encouraged to participate in the bidding process. Contractors selected for award must demonstrate capability to complete all work within the specified 90 working day timeline and comply with all applicable state and federal requirements for highway construction projects.