SB Minor B 09A1058 / Provide a buffer between vehicular traffic and bicycle traffic In Inyo County, on US 6, from Wye Road to Bishop Creek Bridge

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting a Small Business Minor B contract (Contract No. 09A1058) for a highway improvement project in Inyo County, specifically on US Route 6 from Wye Road to Bishop Creek Bridge. The primary objective is to create a buffer between vehicular and bicycle traffic by implementing roadway improvements, including micro-surfacing, traffic stripe removal and repainting, fence installation, and establishing a striped bike lane on an existing paved shoulder. Key deliverables include removing existing painted traffic stripes, installing traffic control systems, setting up portable flashing beacons and changeable message signs, implementing a lead compliance plan, and conducting water pollution control. The project is scheduled for completion within 10 working days, with proposals due on May 21, 2025. Bidders must submit electronic quotes directly to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with a strict requirement that bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Contractors must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license and comply with California Civil Rights Laws, environmental stewardship requirements, and specific provisions for waste disposal and treated wood waste management. The estimated project value is $269,699.30, with pricing based on a unit cost structure covering 26 different line items including 6,000 linear feet of traffic stripe removal, 118 tons of micro-surfacing, 2,220 linear feet of fence installation, and 11,600 linear feet of two-coat traffic stripe painting. Successful bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. The project incorporates 2024 standard specifications and requires adherence to detailed traffic control, safety, and environmental guidelines, with potential prevailing wage rate applications.