Resurface pavement with RHMA and HMA.

The state and local contract opportunity is a pavement resurfacing project issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Merced County, specifically targeting areas in and near Los Banos. The procurement seeks contractors to resurface approximately 7.8 miles of roadway using Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (RHMA) and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), with the project spanning from 0.3 mile south of Pole Line Road to 0.2 mile south of Mason Road and from 0.1 mile south of Canal Farm Lane to 1.4 miles north of Wolfsen Road. Eligible contractors must possess either a Class A or C-12 contractor's license to bid on the project. The bid solicitation will be available starting February 24, 2025, with electronic bidding required, and the final bid submission deadline is April 2, 2025. The project has an estimated completion timeline of 85 working days, and all project documentation, including plans and specifications, will be accessible through the Department of Transportation Construction Contract Award website.

The contract opportunity includes provisions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ensures disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) have full and fair opportunities to compete without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. While specific DBE participation goals are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation implies a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. The estimated project value is $10,900,000, though this amount is not guaranteed and may be subject to adjustment. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Merced County, Merced City, and the University of California-Merced CDP, suggesting potential multi-agency collaboration or interest in the infrastructure improvement. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review all documentation, ensure compliance with licensing requirements, and prepare comprehensive electronic bid submissions that address the technical specifications for pavement resurfacing.