Paint bridge structural steel and place polyester concrete overlay.

The state and local contract opportunity is a transportation infrastructure project issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for San Joaquin County, specifically near Discovery Bay at Old River Bridge. The procurement involves painting bridge structural steel and placing a polyester concrete overlay, with a total project duration of 220 working days. Eligible bidders must possess either a Class A or C-33 contractor's license, and the project will be conducted through electronic bidding. The bid package becomes available on April 1, 2025, with the bid opening scheduled for May 7, 2025. Potential contractors can access project specifications through the California Department of Transportation Construction Contract Award website, with additional inquiries directed to the Caltrans Bidder Inquiries website or CaleProcure California State Contracts Register Advertising Event website. The project requires precise execution of bridge structural maintenance and improvement, with specific technical requirements for steel painting and concrete overlay placement.

The contract opportunity emphasizes non-discrimination requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises have full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. While no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned, the procurement appears to encourage participation from diverse contractors. The estimated project cost is $4,170,000, though this amount is explicitly noted as an estimate and not guaranteed. Contractors should be prepared to integrate their work with existing bridge infrastructure near Discovery Bay, demonstrating technical expertise in transportation construction. The project spans San Joaquin County and San Joaquin City jurisdictions, with FIPS codes 06077 and 0601967126 respectively. Interested bidders should carefully review all project documentation and ensure compliance with technical specifications, licensing requirements, and civil rights guidelines before submission.