SB Minor B 11A4124 / Upgrade Signing and Striping In San Diego County Along Route 5 at Various Ramp Locations

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to upgrade signing and striping along Route 5 in San Diego County at various ramp locations through contract number 11A4124. The project specifically involves constructing rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) systems, which includes installing foundations, pull boxes, conduit, conductors, cables, standards/poles, beacons, accessible pedestrian signals, and controllers. Key deliverables include 12 pavement markers, 4 roadside sign relocations, 153 square feet of single sheet aluminum signs, 233 square feet of thermoplastic pavement marking, and a complete flashing beacon system. The project has a tight timeline of 20 working days and is estimated at approximately $144,000. Proposals are due on March 20, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with bids over $461,000 being automatically rejected. The project follows the 2024 Edition of Standard Specifications and requires compliance with multiple technical and regulatory requirements.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses with a Class A contractor's license. While the Department establishes no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, they encourage DVBE participation. Contractors must provide their state license number, classification, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. The bid is unit price-based and includes specific requirements such as Buy America provisions for materials and compliance with California Civil Rights Laws. At the time of contract award, the successful bidder will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance. Subcontractors must be listed, and bidders must complete various forms including a Contract Requirements form, Small Business Status form, and California Company Preference form. The technical specifications are detailed, including specific requirements for RRFB systems such as yellow LED beacon configurations, precise flashing sequences, and accessibility features. Notably, digital accessibility for solicitation documents is pending, and interested parties can request an accessible version through the provided website or phone number.