SB Minor B 05A2980 / Replace TMS Elements in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for SB Minor B Contract 05A2980 to replace Traffic Management System (TMS) elements at multiple locations across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties on State Routes 1, 68, and 101. This procurement requires bidders to submit unit prices for nine line items encompassing a Lead Compliance Plan, Traffic Control System installation, Stationary Impact Attenuator Vehicle, Portable Changeable Message Signs, Job Site Management, Water Pollution Control Program preparation, and modifications to Changeable Message Sign Systems at three separate locations. The prime contractor must be certified as a Small Business under section 2-1.05 and possess either a Class A contractor's license or an applicable Class C license at the time of quote submission. All bids must be submitted via email to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov by 2:15 p.m. on April 16, 2026, with no public bid opening scheduled. The work must be completed within 20 working days following contract award, with commencement required before September 14, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose quote complies with all requirements within 30 days of the quote opening date. Prospective bidders may submit technical inquiries to the District 5 Construction Duty Engineer at D5.Bidders.Questions@dot.ca.gov.

This is a Small Business (SB) Minor B contract with a maximum bid cap of $484,000.00; any bids exceeding this threshold will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). The estimated project cost is $410,000.00. No specific Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established; however, the Department encourages DVBE participation. The prime contractor must submit all required forms and certifications with the bid, including the Price Quote Proposal, Subcontractor List, Small Business Status certification, California Company Preference form, Certified DVBE Summary (if applicable), various state certifications, and the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List. A payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid is required for awards exceeding $25,000, and insurance will be required at the time of award for the low bidder. Prevailing wages may be required under certain thresholds, and contractors must verify applicable wage rates through the California Department of Industrial Relations. Hard copy bid submissions will not be accepted; bids must be submitted by email only.