SB Minor B 02A2393 - Drainage Rehabilitation in Modoc County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B drainage rehabilitation project located on State Highway 299 in Modoc County, approximately 6 miles east of Adin. The project spans 7.0/14.0 post miles, extending from 0.4 mile west of County Road 198 to 0.6 mile west of County Road 85, with a primary focus on drainage system improvements. Specific work includes removing existing culverts, installing new culvert sections, performing earthwork, and implementing erosion control measures. The contract requires a Class A licensed contractor and has a project duration of 25 working days. Bids are due on March 25, 2025, and must be submitted via email to stacey.toles@dot.ca.gov, with an estimated project cost of $400,000. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible bidder who meets all solicitation requirements, with an automatic rejection of bids exceeding $461,000.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Contractors must be certified as a small business at the time of bid opening and provide various documentation including a Price Quote Proposal, Subcontractor List, and compliance certifications. The contract will require payment bonds and insurance upon award. Bidders must have a current state contractor's license, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and meet specific small business certification requirements. The project includes 20 line items covering various drainage infrastructure work, with unit pricing for activities such as traffic control, temporary signage, water pollution control, ditch excavation, imported borrow, straw installation, structural concrete headwall, corrugated steel pipe installation, rock slope protection, and culvert-related activities. The total project budget is approximately $400,000, with potential variations based on the final unit pricing and quantities.