SB Minor B 10A2863 - Roadside Weather Information Systems (RWIS) and to replace an existing sensor camera with a new camera - Sacramento County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 is seeking a qualified contractor for Contract No. 10A2863, a Roadside Weather Information Systems (RWIS) project located in Sacramento County on State Route 12. The procurement involves replacing and upgrading weather sensors, remote processing units, cellular routers, and camera systems at two existing RWIS locations near the Sacramento River Bridge and Mokelumne River. Specific deliverables include installing new weather sensors measuring present weather/visibility, wind speed/direction, and air temperature/relative humidity, along with integrating new camera systems. The project requires completion within 10 working days, with a quote submission deadline of January 2, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. Bidders must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor license and submit comprehensive documentation including price quote proposals, subcontractor lists, small business certifications, and civil rights documentation. The estimated project cost is $222,100.00, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days of bid opening.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05, with no Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goals, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders are restricted from submitting proposals exceeding $461,000.00, which would trigger automatic rejection under Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). Equipment manufacturers are limited to specific vendors: Vaisala, Inc. and LUFFT-OTT HydroMet Corp for RWIS components, with mandatory 5-year manufacturer warranties required for cellular routers, cameras, and weather information systems. Payment bonds are mandatory for bids exceeding $25,000, with a bond amount equal to 100 percent of the total bid. Prevailing wage requirements may apply if the contract value surpasses $25,000. All bid submissions must be emailed to the contract analyst at tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov, with hard copy submissions explicitly prohibited. Bidders are advised that while current procurement documents lack full digital accessibility, accessible versions can be requested through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852.