SB Minor B 03A3968 / Replace culverts, install cured-in-place-pipeliners, and HMA In El Dorado County Near Coloma

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business to execute a minor B construction contract in El Dorado County along Route 49. The project involves comprehensive road infrastructure improvements, specifically replacing culverts, installing cured-in-place pipeliners, and applying hot mix asphalt between Riverwood Drive and Westar Court, spanning post miles 20.9/22.6. Key deliverables include clearing and grubbing, ditch excavation, aggregate base installation, concrete pipe replacement, culvert removal and cleaning, rock slope protection, and roadside sign management. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov by April 29, 2025, with a strict project completion timeline of 20 working days. Evaluation will be conducted on a unit price basis, focusing on lowest responsible bidder status and strict adherence to technical specifications, with bids over $461,000 automatically disqualified.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses, with prime contractors required to hold either a Class A or applicable Class C license. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The estimated project value is $240,000, with bidders required to submit payment bonds and insurance documentation upon potential contract award. Contractors must comply with Buy America provisions, environmental stewardship guidelines, prevailing wage regulations, and nondiscrimination standards. Additional requirements include submitting an In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List and adhering to civil rights standards. The contract includes provisions that may disqualify bidders currently in default on other Caltrans contracts, emphasizing comprehensive compliance and operational integrity.