SB Minor B 05A2928 - Pavement Delineation, Signal Head Backplates, Minor Paving - San Luis Obispo County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting price quotes for a Small Business Minor B contract (SB Minor B 05A2928) for pavement delineation, signal head backplates, and minor paving work in San Luis Obispo County. The project involves comprehensive roadway improvements on State Routes 1 and 101, specifically in and near Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Specific deliverables include installing approximately 15,100 linear feet of thermoplastic pavement striping, 1,783 pavement markers, 14 signal head backplates with retroreflective borders, and 4 video detection systems. The project also encompasses cold planing and hot mix asphalt paving repairs of approximately 4,700 square feet. Quotes are due by 2:15 p.m. on December 26, 2025, and must be submitted via email to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov. The work must be completed within 20 working days, with a project start date on or before September 1, 2026, and all work required to be finished by October 31, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder within 30 days of bid opening.

The contract is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with certification required at both quote submission and contract award. While Caltrans establishes no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, they encourage DVBE participation. The estimated project cost is $400,000.00, with a strict bid ceiling of $461,000.00 per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Bids exceeding $461,000.00 will be automatically rejected. Successful bidders must provide a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the total bid if the bid exceeds $25,000. Additional compliance requirements include prevailing wage regulations, Buy America requirements, environmental product declaration submissions, and mandatory adherence to California Civil Rights Laws. The contract also includes provisions for traffic control restrictions during designated holidays and special days, with potential liability for bidders who refuse to execute the contract, including damages up to 10% of the bid amount and potential disqualification from future Caltrans projects.