SB Minor B 08A3982 - Construct overhead safety lighting at two maintenance stations - Riverside County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for SB Minor B Contract 08A3982 to construct overhead safety lighting at two maintenance stations located in Riverside County, specifically serving Lake Riverside CDP and Riverside City. This project encompasses 15 distinct line items including lead compliance planning, daytime overhead work, construction area signage, job site management, water pollution control, temporary drainage and erosion control measures, asphalt placement and removal, thermoplastic traffic striping, and lighting system modifications. Bidders must be certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05 and hold a valid State Contractor's License Board license. Proposals must be submitted via email only to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov by the deadline of March 24, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. The estimated project magnitude is $398,425.00, with any bids exceeding $461,000.00 subject to automatic rejection per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Contractors must be capable of executing the contract within the prescribed timeframe and manner, with payment bonds and insurance required at the time of award.

This procurement is restricted to certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05, with no established Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation documents. The contract requires submission of a completed Price Quote Proposal Sheet with unit prices and item totals for all specified work items, along with declarations regarding the absence of collusion and contractor capacity. Bidders must provide Federal ID or Social Security Number information and confirm their authorization to execute the contract within the required timeframe, with liability provisions limiting damages to the lesser of actual damages or 10% of the bid amount. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements, with the estimated total project cost of approximately $398,425.00 establishing the budget range for this solicitation.