SB Minor B 02A2489 / Fish Ladder Modification in Plumas County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B construction project (Contract No. 02A2489, Project ID: 0225000132) to modify fish passage at Rush Creek Bridge #09-0026 on State Highway 70 in Plumas County. The scope of work includes constructing a temporary water diversion system, rebuilding an existing weir with board support channels, and restoring creek habitat to support fish passage. The prime contractor must hold either a Class A license or an applicable Class C license and must be certified as a small business at the time of bid opening and contract award. The estimated project cost is $27,000.00, and all work must be completed within 10 working days, with drainage channel work restricted to the May 15 through October 31 window. Contractors must submit sealed bids by email to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov no later than 2:15 p.m. on April 3, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose quote complies with all requirements within 30 days after bid opening, provided that any bid exceeding $461,000.00 will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b).

The Department establishes no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal but encourages bidders to obtain DVBE participation. Because the project's estimated cost of $27,000.00 exceeds $25,000, the successful bidder must furnish a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid; however, performance bonds are not required. Progress payments may be requested for contracts exceeding 20 working days, though this project's 10-working-day completion period likely limits such eligibility. Prevailing wage requirements do not apply to this minor repair project due to its specified dollar thresholds. Final payment will be made after contract acceptance upon submission of a fully itemized invoice within 30 days. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and no public bid opening will be held. The project is funded through the State of California's transportation program.