SB Minor B 11A4111 / Upgrade drainage system In San Diego County Along Westbound State Route 54 At Interstate 805 Northbound Connector.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B construction project (Contract No. 11A4111) to upgrade the drainage system along Westbound State Route 54 at the Interstate 805 Northbound Connector in San Diego County. The project encompasses multiple construction elements including installation of 180 linear feet of 18" reinforced concrete pipe, roadway excavation, aggregate base work, concrete dike removal, temporary railing installation, and various street improvements. Key deliverables include drainage infrastructure upgrades, traffic control systems, water pollution control measures, and roadway modifications. Bidders must submit their proposals via email to Justine.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov by March 19, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., with a strict requirement that bids must not exceed $461,000.00. The project has a defined scope of work to be completed within 30 working days, with an estimated project value of $297,557.00. Contractors must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license to be eligible for consideration.

The procurement is specifically designated for certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05, with no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must provide their small business certification number and Department of Industrial Relations registration number as part of their proposal. While payment bonds and insurance will be required for the awarded contractor, there are no incumbent vendor restrictions noted. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including detailed bid proposal sheets outlining 26 distinct line items with specific unit prices and total costs. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in roadway construction, drainage system installation, traffic control, and environmental mitigation. The contract will include provisions for contract execution and default conditions, with careful attention to compliance with California Public Contract Code Section 10105(b).