Minor B - Kern County - Remove and replace the current radio vault and tower

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting sealed bids for a Minor B construction contract to remove and replace the current radio vault and tower facility located at Elk Hills in Kern County near Dustin Acres. The scope of work includes demolition of an existing cement block wall radio vault building, concrete foundation, equipment, antenna tower, and concrete slabs, followed by installation of a new pre-engineered concrete building, a 40-foot-tall tower with antenna, electrical systems modifications, and associated site work. The prime contractor must possess either a Class A general contractor license or an applicable Class C specialty license and must submit bids on a unit price basis comprising ten line items covering electrical service modifications, lead compliance planning, overhead daytime work, traffic control, job site management, water pollution control programs, and building construction work. The estimated project cost is $244,000.00, with work to be completed within 60 working days. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. via teleconference, and bid results to be posted online by 3:00 p.m. the following day. No pre-bid meeting has been scheduled. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications within 30 days after bid opening. The contract will incorporate Caltrans Standard Specifications and Standard Plans dated 2025, along with compliance requirements for State Fire Marshal permits, asbestos regulations, environmental stewardship provisions, and Buy America specifications.

This procurement is subject to a five percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and a five percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, with the DVBE Incentive Program applicable and a dollar cap of $100,000 for combined incentives and preferences. Any bid exceeding $484,000.00 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). The successful bidder must furnish a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid and provide performance insurance at the time of award. Prevailing wages may be required under applicable Caltrans specifications. Bidders currently in default with Caltrans on existing contracts may have their bids rejected as non-responsive. The bid package includes 22 project plans, a foundation report, environmental regulations documentation, and small business enterprise commitment and confirmation forms. The award value will not exceed $484,000.00, with the anticipated contract value at approximately $244,000.00 based on the estimated project cost.