SB Minor B 11A4141 / Replace damaged slotted drain and install Type GT4 inlet with concrete apron in San Deigo County on SR-94

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a Small Business Minor B Package contract (Contract No. 11A4141) for highway maintenance work in San Diego County, specifically targeting infrastructure improvements on eastbound SR-94 near Kenwood Drive. The project involves replacing a damaged slotted drain and installing a Type GT4 inlet with a concrete apron in the median at post mile 11.827. Key deliverables include removing the existing slotted drain, installing a new GT4 inlet, placing a concrete apron, and implementing temporary traffic control measures. The contract requires a Class A contractor's license and comprehensive documentation including a Price Quote Proposal, Subcontractor List, and various civil rights and labor compliance certifications. Bidders must submit their proposals via email to Justine.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov by April 22, 2025, with a project completion timeline of 20 working days. The estimated project cost is $205,000, and the total project scope encompasses 19 line items covering various construction activities such as traffic control, temporary construction entrance, street sweeping, and drainage infrastructure work.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with strict limitations including an automatic rejection of bids exceeding $461,000. While the Department establishes no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, they encourage DVBE participation. Contractors will be required to submit payment bonds and insurance at the time of contract award if selected as the low bidder. The project requires comprehensive compliance with state regulations on materials sourcing and workplace safety, with additional emphasis on environmental stewardship. Potential bidders should note that the documents are currently not digitally accessible, and interested parties can request an accessible version through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852. The contract includes provisions for job site management, water pollution control program preparation, and miscellaneous concrete and steel work, with all activities to be measured in Lump Sum (LS) or Linear Feet (LF) as appropriate.