SB Minor B 07A6214 - Construct biofiltration swale and repair damaged wall - Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Small Business Minor B contractor for a construction project located in Los Angeles County, specifically along Routes 5 and 60 between post miles 2.5 and 20.4. The procurement involves constructing biofiltration swales at four locations and repairing a damaged Austin Vault Sand Filter (AVSF) wall. Key project deliverables include installing drainage systems, removing asphalt dikes, placing concrete curbs, and conducting roadside improvements. The project requires a prime contractor with either a Class A or applicable Class C license and encompasses environmental management tasks such as water pollution control, temporary traffic control, landscape establishment, and managing aerially deposited lead (ADL) contaminated materials. The contract has a total duration of 265 working days (140 working days plus 125 plant establishment working days) with proposals due on September 22, 2025. Bidders must submit unit price quotes electronically to Natalie.Triplett-Best@dot.ca.gov, with a maximum bid limit of $461,000 and comprehensive documentation including a Subcontractor List and Small Business Status form.

The contract is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Contractors must comply with nondiscrimination provisions, civil rights laws, and environmental stewardship requirements, including protecting migratory bird habitats and managing potentially contaminated soil. The estimated project value is $345,802.75, covering approximately 50 line items ranging from job site management to landscaping and infrastructure installations. Bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance if selected as the low bidder. Additional contract provisions include potential damages for contract refusal (up to 10% of the bid amount) and disqualification conditions for contractors in default on existing contracts. The solicitation documents are currently not digitally accessible, and interested parties can request an accessible version through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852.