SB Minor B 04A7463 / Loop Detector Replacement in Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for contract 04A7463, a Loop Detector Replacement project located in Alameda County and Alameda City. This procurement encompasses ten line items focused on traffic management system maintenance and modification, including modifications to traffic monitoring stations and ramp metering systems, job site management, water pollution control program preparation, and construction area traffic control measures such as impact attenuators, changeable message signs, and street sweeping. The project scope encompasses traffic monitoring and maintenance infrastructure with an estimated magnitude of approximately $81,600.00. Bidders must be certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05 and hold a valid state contractor's license, along with federal identification and Department of Industrial Relations registration. Bid submissions are required by email only to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with a strict deadline of April 2, 2026. Any bids exceeding $461,000.00 will be rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Contractors selected as the low bidder will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance at the time of award.

This procurement is restricted to certified Small Businesses, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal established, though DVBE participation is encouraged. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The estimated project value is approximately $81,600.00, with a maximum bid cap of $461,000.00. Bidders currently in default with Caltrans on existing contracts may have their bids rejected as non-responsive. The contractor must agree to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete the work as specified, and failure to execute contract forms within the required timeframe may result in liability for actual damages or 10 percent of the bid amount, whichever is less, potentially resulting in the bidder being listed as ineligible for future Caltrans projects.