SB Minor B 02A2488 - Culvert Rehabilitation in Shasta County near Bella Vista

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for culvert rehabilitation services in Shasta County near Bella Vista along State Route 299 under Invitation for Price Quote 02A2488, a Small Business Minor B contract. The project encompasses cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation of existing drainage culverts at six separate locations across approximately 4.3 miles of highway (post miles 33.0 to 37.3). Specific deliverables include CCTV inspection of culverts, contact grouting, annular space grouting where applicable, installation of cured-in-place pipeliners (CIPP), corrugated steel pipe installation in various sizes (24-inch, 30-inch, and 36-inch), steel flared end sections, reconstruction of drainage facilities, and placement of culvert markers. Contractors must submit detailed work plans including cleaning, inspection, and grouting procedures, along with inspection and evaluation reports and post-rehabilitation inspection reports. All work must be completed within 20 working days of contract award. Eligible bidders must hold a California Class A contractor's license and maintain Small Business certification under Section 2-1.05 at both the time of quote submission and contract award. Bid submissions must be sent via email only to kimberly.reap@dot.ca.gov by 2:15 p.m. on March 17, 2026, with no hard copy bids accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after bid opening.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Minor B set-aside, restricting participation to certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05, with no established Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. The Department establishes no incumbent vendor requirements and does not mandate the integration of existing infrastructure or technology beyond compliance with the 2025 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans incorporated by reference. Bids exceeding $461,000.00 will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), with an estimated project cost of approximately $403,000.00. Payment bonds equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid are required for contracts exceeding $25,000; performance bonds are not required. Prevailing wages may apply per California prevailing wage law. Contractors selected as low bidders must provide proof of insurance and execute payment bonds at the time of award.