Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Concrete Grinder Dig-Out Repair and Replacement Paving

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 03A3974 for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Concrete Grinder Dig-Out Repair and Replacement Paving services across nine counties in District 03, including Glenn, Butte, Sutter, Yuba, Colusa, Placer, Nevada, El Dorado, and Sierra Counties. The contract will cover highway right-of-way HMA grinder dig-outs repair and replacement paving services, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, supplies, parts, travel, traffic control, and equipment. Contractors must possess either a Class A General Engineering Contractor license or C-12 Earthwork and Paving Contractor license, along with a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license. The procurement will utilize unit pricing per ton for asphalt concrete and fibrous asphalt, with work to be performed during both daytime and nighttime shifts. The bid response is due on April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and the proposed award date estimated for May 1, 2025. The contract period will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, covering multiple jurisdictions and counties within California.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business (SB) participation, mandating a three percent DVBE participation and setting a twenty-five percent small business goal. Bidders must submit various certifications, including non-collusion declarations and civil rights laws certifications, and comply with requirements related to apprentices, labor codes, and environmental regulations. Prevailing wage rates will apply to the contract, and contractors will be responsible for providing work area traffic control and necessary traffic control devices. While the total contract amount is to be determined, the procurement will use a unit pricing model that allows for flexible service delivery across the specified geographic regions. The contract emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, particularly disabled veteran-owned and small businesses.