SB Minor B 01A6505 / Modify Signals, Lighting, Traffic Monitoring Systems in Mendocino County

Caltrans is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to perform electrical and infrastructure modifications on State Routes 20, 101, 175, and 222 throughout Mendocino County, specifically targeting six locations including Willits, Fort Bragg, and Ukiah. The project, identified as Contract No. 01A6505, involves upgrading traffic management systems through installing microwave vehicle detection systems, traffic counters, cameras, and accessible pedestrian signals, with a comprehensive scope of modifying existing electrical infrastructure. The project is scheduled for 30 working days and requires bidders to have either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor license. Proposals are due on May 20, 2025, with an estimated project value of $350,000, and must be submitted electronically to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov. Key deliverables include installing portable radar speed feedback signs, portable changeable message signs, maintaining existing traffic management system elements, and implementing water pollution control program requirements.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Businesses, with a maximum bid threshold of $461,000 and no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must complete multiple forms including a Subcontractor List, Small Business Status form, and various certifications related to civil rights, off-road diesel vehicle emissions, and California-specific regulatory compliance. Payment bonds and insurance will be required for the awarded contractor. The project is funded through state transportation infrastructure resources and requires compliance with nondiscrimination provisions and civil rights laws. Contractors must provide detailed business information, including their small business certification number, state contractor's license details, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. The environmental assessment number for this project is EA 01-ON8605, and the project ID is 0124000121.