Furnish & place polyester concrete overlay, joint seal, HMA (bridge).

The state and local contract opportunity is a Caltrans highway infrastructure project located in Riverside County, California, specifically spanning approximately 37.5 miles from Veile Avenue Undercrossing in Beaumont to Monterey Avenue Overcrossing at Thousand Palms. The procurement involves furnishing and placing polyester concrete overlay, joint seal, and hot mix asphalt (HMA) on a bridge, with a comprehensive scope of work requiring precise infrastructure improvement. Prime contractors must possess either a Class A license or a combination of Class C-8 and C-12 licenses to be eligible for the bid. The electronic bidding opportunity has a scheduled bid package availability date of April 1, 2025, with the formal bid opening set for May 6, 2025. The project timeline indicates a contract duration of 130 working days, and interested bidders are directed to access complete project details through the Caltrans Construction Contract Award website, with additional inquiry options available through the California Department of Transportation Bidder Inquiries website and the CaleProcure California State Contracts Register.

The contract emphasizes non-discrimination provisions, specifically ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The procurement appears to have set-aside considerations for disadvantaged businesses, encouraging diverse participation in the bidding process. The estimated contract value is $6,100,000, though Caltrans explicitly disclaims that this amount is estimated and not guaranteed. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Riverside County, Lake Riverside CDP, and Riverside City, each with their respective FIPS codes. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the project represents a significant infrastructure improvement initiative that requires sophisticated engineering and construction capabilities. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in highway and bridge infrastructure renovation, with a particular focus on concrete overlay and asphalt placement techniques.