SB Minor B 02A2400 - Culvert rehabilitation - Tehama County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified contractor for a Small Business Minor B Contract (Contract No. 02A2400) for culvert rehabilitation along State Highway 32 in Tehama County. The project encompasses work from 1.9 miles west of Deer Creek Bridge to 0.4 mile west of Slate Creek Bridge, involving drainage system improvements at six specific locations. Deliverables include installing new culverts, inlets, and associated roadwork, with specific construction elements such as rock excavation, hot mix asphalt work, structural concrete drainage inlet installation, corrugated steel pipe placement, and culvert marker installation. The project requires handling unregulated earth material containing lead, implementing traffic control systems, and adhering to environmental compliance measures. The bid proposal is due on March 12, 2025, with a required completion timeline of 20 working days, and the estimated project value is approximately $244,000.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses, with contractors required to possess a Class A license. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Bid submissions are limited, with proposals exceeding $461,000 being automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Interested contractors must submit their bids via email to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov and will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance if selected as the low bidder. The project covers jurisdictions including Tehama County, Trinity County, Tehama City, and Rancho Tehama Reserve CDP. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with lead regulations, traffic management protocols, water pollution control, and job site management requirements. The solicitation documents are currently not fully digitally accessible, with interested parties advised to request an accessible version through the provided contact methods.