SB Minor B 04A7429 / Replace Culverts In Solano County near Vacaville at Eastbound Off-Ramp to Pena Adobe Road

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a small business contractor to complete a minor B construction project in Solano County, specifically involving culvert replacement at the Eastbound Off-Ramp to Pena Adobe Road on State Highway 80. The project scope includes replacing culverts, performing hot mix asphalt placement, implementing pavement delineation, upgrading drainage systems, and establishing temporary traffic control with specific hourly restrictions. Key deliverables encompass 17 line items such as lead compliance planning, construction area signs, traffic control systems, street sweeping, and culvert installation and removal. The project must be completed within 10 working days, with quotes due by 2:15 p.m. on January 26, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder, with the Department planning to award the contract within 30 days after quote opening. The contractor must hold either a Class A or applicable Class C license and submit a detailed bid proposal with unit prices for each specified item.

The procurement is specifically restricted to Certified Small Businesses, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, though DVBE involvement is encouraged. The project has an estimated value of $174,000.00, with a maximum bid threshold of $461,000.00 as stipulated by Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). Bidders must provide a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid if the amount exceeds $25,000, and prevailing wage requirements apply unless the contract is $25,000 or less. Funding for the project is contingent upon passage of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget Act, with work not scheduled to commence before July 1, 2026, unless alternative arrangements are mutually agreed upon by the Engineer and contractor. Additional requirements include submission of comprehensive documentation demonstrating compliance with lead planning, water pollution control, and other specified environmental and safety standards, with electronic signatures considered legally binding for proposal submission.