SB Minor B 11A4116 / HUB 11 Fiber Connection to MTS In San Diego County in the city of Santee on state route 52 at Cuyamaca street

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to execute the HUB 11 Fiber Connection to MTS project located in San Diego County, specifically on State Route 52 at Cuyamaca Street. The procurement involves a minor B contract (No. 11A4116) focused on modifying an existing fiber optic cable system with a comprehensive scope of work. Deliverables include installing a multi-duct conduit system, fiber optic cables, and associated infrastructure near MTS trolley railroad tracks, with five primary line items: Lead Compliance Plan, Traffic Control, Water Pollution Control Program Preparation, Subsurface Locator, and Fiber Optic Cable System. Contractors must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license and have technical capabilities to install single-mode fiber with specific performance parameters. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2025, with proposals due by May 7, 2025, and a contract performance period of 30 working days. Submission requirements mandate electronic bid submission to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with a strict rejection threshold for bids exceeding $461,000.

The contract is specifically reserved for Small Business contractors certified under section 2-1.05, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves integrating with existing MTS trolley railroad infrastructure and fiber optic systems. The total estimated project value is approximately $100,000, with contractors required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. Technical specifications demand precise implementation, including color-coded buffer tubes, comprehensive documentation, warranties, calibration records, and testing results. Contractors must also comply with California Civil Rights Laws and demonstrate technical proficiency in fiber optic cable installation. The procurement emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and precise technical implementation of telecommunications infrastructure within the San Diego County region, specifically covering jurisdictions including San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP.