SB Minor B 05A2936 - Line Culverts in Santa Barbara County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B contract (No. 05A2936) for line culvert work on State Highway Route 154 in Santa Barbara County, specifically near the Route 154 and Route 192 separation. The project involves thirteen distinct line items including construction area signs, traffic control systems, impact attenuators, portable changeable message signs, job site management, water pollution control programs, contractor-supplied biologist services, clearing work, and culvert infrastructure modifications. Key deliverables include installing steel flared end sections, removing existing end sections, cleaning and inspecting culverts, and installing cured-in-place pipeliners for 24-inch and 48-inch diameter pipes. Contractors must complete the work within 20 working days, with a final completion deadline of October 31, 2026. The bid submission deadline is January 26, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., with electronic submissions required via email to kimberly.reap@dot.ca.gov. Qualified bidders must hold either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license and submit all required documentation, including a Price Quote Proposal, Subcontractor List, and various certifications.

This procurement is specifically designated for certified Small Businesses, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, though DVBE involvement is encouraged. Bidders are restricted, with proposals over $461,000 being automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). The estimated project cost is $430,000, with a maximum bid ceiling of $461,000. Successful bidders must provide a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid if the bid exceeds $25,000, though no performance bond is required. The project involves environmental and safety considerations, including temporary traffic control protocols and monitoring for regulated species such as the California red-legged frog. Contractors must be prepared to comply with prevailing wage requirements, environmental stewardship measures, and submit comprehensive documentation including California Civil Rights Laws Certification and other specified certifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose quote complies with all requirements within 30 days of bid opening.