SB Minor B 11A4064, Ramp Pavement Rehabilitation

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor for the SB Minor B 11A4064 Ramp Pavement Rehabilitation project located in San Diego County, specifically on the westbound SR-56 off-ramp to Black Mountain Road. The procurement involves comprehensive ramp infrastructure improvements, including cold planing existing asphalt, placing rubberized hot mix asphalt (RHMA Type G), replacing traffic striping and pavement markings, and modifying ramp metering system loop detectors. Key project deliverables include completing all work within 20 working days, with precise traffic control and work restrictions around special events and holidays. Bids are due by 2:15 p.m. on December 6, 2024, with quotes to be submitted exclusively via email to Nancy.Hauser@dot.ca.gov. Contractors must possess a Class A license and adhere to specific technical specifications outlined in the 2024 standard specifications and project plans. Liquidated damages are established at $1,000 per 10-minute interval for late closure openings, limited to 5% of the total bid per occurrence.

The contract is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses, who must maintain their certification status at the time of quote submission. While no specific 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 10105(b), with the current project estimated at $416,000. Successful bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. The project involves 22 line items ranging from lead compliance plans to various asphalt and pavement work, including 760 tons of rubberized hot mix asphalt and 5,800 square yards of cold plane asphalt concrete pavement. Contractors currently in default with Caltrans on other contracts may be considered non-responsive, and their bids may be rejected. Failure to execute the contract if awarded could result in damages of 10% of the bid amount or actual damages, whichever is less.