SB Minor B 01A6505 / Modifying Signal, Lighting, and Traffic Monitoring Systems In Mendocino County at Various Locations

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Certified Small Business contractor to complete a Minor B construction contract (Solicitation No. 01A6505) for modifying signal, lighting, and traffic monitoring systems at various locations in Mendocino County. The project encompasses work on Routes 20, 101, 175, and 222, involving infrastructure upgrades at six specific locations including Holly Street in Willits, South & Main Street in Willits, Talmage Road in Ukiah, areas east of Fort Bragg, Nelson Ranch Road, and east of Hopland. Specific deliverables include installing pedestrian signals, accessible pedestrian signals, microwave vehicle detection systems, Type 3 cameras, traffic counters, and electrical system modifications. The contract is set for 30 working days, with quotes due on April 29, 2025, and an estimated project cost of $350,000. Bidders must possess a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license and submit multiple required forms including a Subcontractor List and Small Business Status form. Proposals will be accepted exclusively via email to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with a strict bid ceiling of $461,000.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Businesses, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Contractors must comply with nondiscrimination program requirements and be prepared to provide payment bonds and insurance upon potential contract award. The project focuses on upgrading existing transportation infrastructure with modern technologies, including touch-free accessible pedestrian signals and advanced traffic monitoring equipment. Bidders will be subject to potential disqualification for contract refusal, with potential damages of up to 10% of the bid amount. The contract includes provisions for job site management, water pollution control, and maintaining existing traffic management system elements during construction. The total project budget is approximately $350,000, with funding seemingly sourced from state transportation infrastructure resources. Successful contractors will be responsible for seamlessly integrating new technologies with existing transportation infrastructure in Mendocino County.