SB Minor B 05A2932 / Culvert Repair, San Luis Obispo County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Small Business Minor B contractor for culvert repair and liner installation services in San Luis Obispo County. The project involves culvert repairs and liners at two specific locations on Route 101: 0.3 miles south of the Route 101/58 separation near Santa Margarita and 0.3 miles south of Monterey Road near San Miguel. Key deliverables include cleaning, inspecting, and repairing 315 linear feet of culvert, installing 82 linear feet of 18-inch cured-in-place pipeliner, and 233 linear feet of 24-inch cured-in-place pipeliner, along with associated rock slope protection and traffic control work. The project requires a prime contractor with either a Class A or applicable Class C license, with a comprehensive scope of work encompassing lead compliance planning, clearing and grubbing, and various infrastructure improvements. Bid submissions are due by December 23, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., with a strict email submission to michelle.guerrero@dot.ca.gov. The project must be completed within 25 working days, with work restricted from November 1 through April 30, and must begin no later than August 15, 2026, and be completed by October 31, 2026.

This contract is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders are limited to a maximum bid of $461,000 per Public Contract Code 10105(b), with the estimated project cost at $400,000. Successful bidders will be required to provide a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid for contracts exceeding $25,000, and must comply with various regulatory requirements including prevailing wage standards, organic waste recycling mandates, ADA accessibility standards, and environmental protections for local wildlife such as California red-legged frogs and San Joaquin kit foxes. The contract will require comprehensive documentation, including Small Business Status certification, Subcontractor Lists, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and environmental compliance documentation. Payment bonds and insurance will be required at the time of award for the low bidder, with potential liability for damages if the contractor refuses to execute the contract within the required timeframe.