SB Minor B 09A1115 - Replace Changeable Message Sign display, associated wiring, control and communications equipment in Mono County.

This is a Small Business Minor B solicitation issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 9 for the replacement of a changeable message sign display system and associated electrical infrastructure located in Mono County on State Route 120 at post mile 11.95. The procurement encompasses the replacement of the changeable message sign display, associated wiring, control equipment, and communications infrastructure. Key deliverables include six project plans developed in accordance with the 2025 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, with all work required to be completed within 15 working days of contract award. Prospective contractors must submit sealed bids by email to kimberly.reap@dot.ca.gov by 2:15 p.m. on April 30, 2026, with no pre-bid meeting scheduled. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose quote complies with all requirements and is received within the specified timeframe. Contractors must demonstrate experience in electrical infrastructure installation and communications equipment integration, possess current certifications and licenses required by California law, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations including Title VI nondiscrimination assurances and Buy America provisions.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to certified small businesses, which must maintain their small business certification at both the time of bid submission and contract award. Applications for small business certification are accepted through the Department of General Services if submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the bid opening date. While no specific DVBE contract goal has been established, DVBE participation is encouraged. The estimated project cost is $272,000, with any bids exceeding $484,000 subject to automatic rejection per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). A payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid is required if the bid exceeds $25,000, while no performance bond is required. Prevailing wage requirements do not apply as the project cost falls below the $25,000 threshold for public works construction triggering such obligations.