SB Minor B 07A6257 - Rehabilitate existing drainage system - Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B contract (Project Number 07A6257) to rehabilitate an existing drainage system on State Highway Route 60 near Pomona in Los Angeles County. The project involves removing 10 feet of existing 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and replacing it with new 24-inch RCP, including a concrete collar and minor concrete junction structure. The contract requires completion within 80 working days, with bids due by 2:15 p.m. on November 4, 2025, to be submitted via email to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov. The project scope includes multiple line items such as lead compliance planning, traffic control, job site management, water pollution control, structure excavation, aggregate base installation, hot mix asphalt, and pipe installation. Contractors must carefully address site-specific conditions, including the presence of unregulated earth material containing lead at depths up to 4.9 feet, and comply with all applicable safety and environmental regulations. The project is identified as 0723000058, with project plans covering eight specific documents.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Business contractors who must possess 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. The estimated project cost is $151,982.30, with a strict bid cap of $461,000.00 as stipulated by Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). Bidders exceeding $25,000 must provide a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid. The contract is subject to various federal and state requirements, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Buy America provisions, and compliance with 2024 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and prepared to submit unit prices for 13 specific line items. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after bid opening, with potential penalties for contractors who refuse to execute the awarded contract or are currently in default on existing Caltrans contracts.