SB Minor B 05A2939 - Culvert Replacement - Monterey County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified small business contractor to perform a culvert replacement project on State Highway 198 in Monterey County, near San Lucas. The project involves removing existing corrugated steel pipe (CSP) culverts and installing new armored Portland cement (APC) culverts at four drainage system locations. Specific work includes removing approximately 190 linear feet of existing culverts, installing 135 linear feet of new culverts (24-inch and 18-inch sizes), placing 7.7 tons of minor hot mix asphalt, adding 55 cubic yards of slurry cement backfill, and installing four culvert information markers. The contract requires work to be completed within 20 working days, with a start date before August 1, 2026, and all work to be finished by October 1, 2026. Bids are due by 2:15 p.m. on January 5, 2026, and must be submitted via email to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov, with a maximum bid limit of $461,000.00.

This is a Small Business (SB) Minor B Contract Advertisement exclusively for certified small businesses under section 2-1.05. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The estimated project cost is $240,000.00, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after bid opening. Contractors must comply with California Civil Rights Laws, Buy America requirements, and provide documentation for in-use off-road diesel-fueled vehicles. A payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid is required for contracts exceeding $25,000, and prevailing wages may be applicable for maintenance work over $15,000. Bidders must submit unit prices, business information, contractor's license details, Federal ID or Social Security Number, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. The contract includes provisions for environmental stewardship, traffic control restrictions, and mandatory prompt payment to subcontractors.