SB Minor B 05A2958 - In Santa Barbara County - Replace Pavement Markings, Install Signs, Upgrade Signal Head Backplates, and Replace Drainage Inlet Grates

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting price quotes for a Small Business Minor B construction contract (No. 05A2958) in Santa Barbara County involving pedestrian and bicycle enhancements across multiple state routes. The project scope includes replacing pavement markings (approximately 17,700 square feet and 7,420 linear feet), installing roadside signs, upgrading signal head backplates, and replacing drainage inlet grates at various locations on State Routes 1, 135, 192, and 246. The work encompasses 19 line items including lead compliance planning, traffic control systems, temporary pedestrian access routes, and signal system modifications. Prospective bidders must submit electronic price quotes by February 11, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. to kimberly.reap@dot.ca.gov, with hard copy submissions not accepted. The prime contractor must hold either a Class A license or applicable Class C license and must be certified as a small business at the time of bid opening and contract award. All work must be completed within 20 working days, with work commencing before September 1, 2026, and all work completed no later than October 31, 2026. The contractor must provide unit prices for each line item, and award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose quote complies with all requirements.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Minor B set-aside, restricting eligibility to contractors certified as small businesses under section 2-1.05. While Caltrans establishes no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, the Department encourages DVBE participation. Bidders must comply with numerous certifications including nondiscrimination assurances under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California Civil Rights Laws certification, and Darfur Contracting Act certification. Payment bonds equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid are required if the bid exceeds $25,000, and prevailing wage requirements may apply if the contract amount exceeds $25,000 for public works construction. The estimated project cost is $430,000.00, with a maximum bid cap of $461,000.00 per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b); any bids exceeding this threshold will be rejected. Standard specifications and plans dated 2025 apply to the contract, and payment bonds and insurance will be required at the time of award if the company is selected as the low bidder.