SB Minor B 04A7484 / Upgrade Controller Cabinets in Contra Costa County

This Small Business Minor B procurement is issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Contra Costa County and involves the upgrade of traffic controller cabinets on State Highway Route 680, spanning approximately 0.1 mile south of Bollinger Canyon Road Overcrossing to 0.46 mile south of Stone Valley Undercrossing. The project scope includes upgrading traffic monitoring station systems with installation of loop detectors, Model 2070LX controllers, and cellular routers, with all work required to be completed within 5 working days. The estimated project cost is $85,700.00, and quotes must be submitted via email only to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov by 2:15 p.m. on April 29, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after quote opening. Bidders must submit all required forms, certifications, and documentation including small business status certification, subcontractor lists, civil rights certifications, and in-use off-road diesel vehicle lists. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this procurement. Prevailing wages may be required under Section 7-1.02K(2), and the contractor must comply with Buy America requirements for crumb rubber, steel and iron materials, manufactured products, and construction materials.

This procurement is limited exclusively to certified Small Businesses as defined under section 2-1.05, and bidders must hold small business certification at the time of quote submission and contract award or have submitted a complete application to the California Department of General Services by 5:00 p.m. on the bid opening date. The Department establishes no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal but encourages DVBE participation in the solicitation. Any bid exceeding $484,000.00 will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), establishing a hard cap on contract value. Payment bonds are required if the total bid exceeds $25,000, while performance bonds are not required; for contracts of 20 working days or less, payment will be made upon contract acceptance rather than through progress payments. Hard copy bid submittals will not be accepted, and submission must occur exclusively through email. The award of the contract to the low bidder will require the provision of Payment Bonds and Insurance at the time of award.