SB Minor B 10A2736 Pavement Delineation on State Highway 59 in Merced County in and near Merced from 0. 1 Mile North of Olive Avenue to Bellevue Road.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for Contract No. 10A2736, a pavement delineation project on State Highway 59 in Merced County, specifically covering the area from 0.1 mile north of Olive Avenue to Bellevue Road. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway striping and marking work, including traffic stripe removal and installation, pavement marker removal and installation, thermoplastic pavement marking, and temporary drainage inlet protection. Key deliverables include completing all construction activities within 25 working days, with precise roadway delineation specifications outlined in the final solicitation document. The bid submission deadline is December 24, 2024, at 2:15 p.m., with bids to be submitted electronically to Nancy.Hauser@dot.ca.gov. Contractors must submit unit price-based proposals, with the project's estimated cost being $277,904.76. Technical qualifications require contractors to possess either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license, and all work must comply with prevailing wage requirements and Buy America provisions for construction materials.

This procurement is specifically set aside for certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.04, with strict limitations on bid submissions. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), and successful bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. The project encompasses jurisdictions including Merced County, Merced City, and the University of California-Merced CDP, suggesting potential broader infrastructure improvements in the region. Interested bidders should note the accessibility limitations of the current solicitation documents and can request an accessible version through the provided link (http://bit.ly/dpac-ada) or by calling (916) 654-2852. The project represents a targeted infrastructure enhancement initiative with specific small business participation goals and precise technical and administrative requirements.