SB Minor B 05A2891 - Digouts and Curb Ramp Infill - Santa Cruz County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting quotes for a Small Business Minor B contract (Contract No. 05A2891) for highway infrastructure improvements on State Highway Route 9 in Santa Cruz County, specifically in and near Ben Lomond. The project encompasses curb ramp reconstruction, pavement dig-outs, and related infrastructure work, with four curb ramps to be reconstructed at different locations. The total project scope will be completed within 20 working days, with work extending from 0.1 miles south of Glen Arbor Road to 0.1 mile north of Fillmore Avenue. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal package including a Price Quote Proposal, Subcontractor List, and various certification documents using the 2024 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. The project requires detailed documentation, including bid forms covering 23 line items ranging from lead compliance and traffic control to concrete work and pavement markings. Quotes are due by July 30, 2025, with the solicitation originally posted on July 17, 2025, and an estimated project cost of $160,000.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Businesses, with prime contractors required to hold either a Class A or applicable Class C license and maintain small business certification at the time of quote submission. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The bid has a strict ceiling of $461,000, with bids exceeding this amount automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Successful bidders will be required to provide Payment Bonds and Insurance upon contract award. The project includes provisions for prompt payment, environmental stewardship, and compliance with state regulations. Contractors currently in default on other Caltrans contracts may have their bids considered non-responsive, with potential damages up to 10% of the bid amount if a awarded contractor refuses to execute the contract. The total project budget is approximately $160,000, with unit-based pricing allowing for precise cost calculations across various construction tasks.