SB Minor B 01A6542 - Install Elk Detection System - Humboldt County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified small business to install an Elk Detection System along Highway 101 in Humboldt County, specifically between McDonald Creek Road and Redwood Trails Lane (post miles 114.0-115.9). The project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements designed to prevent elk-vehicle collisions, including the installation of 30 transceivers on wooden posts, four elk warning signs with solar-powered lighting, two speed detection systems, and one extinguishable message sign. Key deliverables include electrical infrastructure modifications, traffic monitoring station updates, and photovoltaic power supply installations. The project requires precise implementation of a collision prevention system in an environmentally sensitive area near Humboldt Lagoons State Park. The solicitation (Contract Number 01A6542) has a bid due date of May 16, 2025, with a total project estimated at $383,000 and a contract completion timeline of 35 working days. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via email to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov, with strict guidelines indicating that bids over $461,000 will be automatically rejected.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Potential bidders must hold appropriate contractor licensing, provide proof of Department of Industrial Relations registration, and comply with Buy America provisions, prevailing wage regulations, and nondiscrimination requirements. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the project requires integration with existing highway infrastructure and coordination with agencies like the California Coastal Commission, which has issued a Coastal Development Permit. Successful contractors will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. Financial considerations include potential damages up to 10% of the bid amount for failure to execute contract forms and potential ineligibility for future Caltrans projects. The project budget is firmly set at approximately $383,000, with strict compliance expectations for all technical, environmental, and administrative specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.