SB Minor B 02A2380 / Culvert Rehabilitation In Shasta County from 0. 4 Mile East of Seamans Gulch Road to 1. 3 Miles West of Oak Point Drive

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor for a culvert rehabilitation project on State Route 299 in Shasta County, located between Seamans Gulch Road and Oak Point Drive. The project involves comprehensive drainage system improvements at seven locations, including installing drainage inlets, replacing corrugated steel pipes, performing concrete backfill work, and placing hot mix asphalt. Specific deliverables include approximately 343.5 linear feet of corrugated steel pipe (ranging from 18" to 36" diameter), 74 linear feet of hot mix asphalt dike, 14 drainage inlets, and 2,800 square feet of straw placement. The total project scope is estimated at $356,000, with work to be completed within 20 working days. Bid submissions are due on February 21, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., and must be submitted electronically to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov. Contractors must possess a Class A license and meet specific technical and infrastructure rehabilitation requirements detailed in the project specifications.

The contract is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must be certified as a small business at the time of bid opening and contract award, and bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Payment and performance bonds will be required for awards over $25,000, and successful bidders must provide appropriate insurance documentation. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with lead regulations, traffic control systems, water pollution control measures, and other technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The project requires detailed unit pricing across 22 line items, covering materials, labor, and specialized infrastructure rehabilitation services. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract represents a targeted infrastructure improvement initiative focusing on drainage system rehabilitation in the Shasta County region.