SB Minor B 07A6090 - Repair Side Slope Erosion in Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a Small Business Minor B Contract (Project Number 07A6090) for repair of side slope erosion along Route 405 near Arbor Vitae Street in Los Angeles County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform highway infrastructure repair, specifically involving rock blanket installation, pruning tree roots, removing broken concrete slabs, and managing irrigation and landscaping elements. The project is located within Los Angeles County, spanning jurisdictions including Los Angeles City, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP. Key deliverables include 4,380 square feet of rock blanket installation, 10 cubic yards of wood mulch application, 4,330 plant installations, and 490 square yards of slope paving removal. The total estimated project cost is $246,962.50, with a strict timeline of 30 working days for completion and an additional 260 working days for plant establishment. Proposal submissions are due by April 30, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to stacey.toles@dot.ca.gov, with bids over $461,000 being automatically rejected.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Businesses with either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage regulations, air quality controls, and environmental stewardship provisions, using the 2024 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Contractors must be certified as a Small Business at the time of quote submission and will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance if selected as the low bidder. The contract includes specific provisions for minimal disturbance of regulated materials, particularly those containing aerially deposited lead, and requires careful management of site restoration. Potential bidders should note that Caltrans reserves the right to reject bids from contractors currently in default on other contracts, and all bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.