SB Minor B 08A3973 - Install a new midwest guardrail system - San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for contract SB Minor B 08A3973 to install a new Midwest guardrail system in San Bernardino County and San Bernardino City. This is a Small Business Minor B procurement with a maximum contract value threshold of $461,000.00, and bids exceeding this amount will be rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). The primary deliverable is the installation of a new Midwest guardrail system, though specific technical specifications and scope details are referenced in the attached solicitation documents. All bid submissions must be submitted electronically by email only to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov, and hard copy bids will not be accepted. The submission deadline is March 27, 2026. Upon award, the successful bidder will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance. The solicitation documents are not currently updated for digital accessibility; however, requests for accessible versions can be submitted through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852.

This procurement is restricted to contractors certified as Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05 of California regulations. While the Department does not establish a mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, it encourages bidders to obtain DVBE participation in their proposals. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the available documentation. The estimated project cost range has not been disclosed in the summary materials, though the maximum bid threshold of $461,000.00 serves as the contract ceiling. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the contract to be executed within 30 days of quote opening. Performance and payment bonds will be mandatory requirements at the time of award if the company is selected as the low bidder.