SB Minor B 11A4150 / Environmental Mitigation - Establish Existing Planting (EEP) In San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor for an environmental mitigation project designated as Contract No. 11A4150, focusing on Establish Existing Planting (EEP) along Route 8 in San Diego County. The project encompasses areas from 0.7 miles west of Flinn Springs Road Undercrossing to 0.2 miles east of Crestwood Road Undercrossing, spanning post miles R23.0 to R61.3. Specific deliverables include temporary protection fence installation, dry seed application, roadside clearing, construction area signs, traffic control system implementation, and lead compliance planning. The work requires either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license, with a total project estimated at $393,000 and a 230-working day completion timeline. Proposals are due on April 22, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with bids over $461,000 automatically rejected. Evaluation will consider compliance with small business certification, contractor qualifications, and ability to meet specific technical requirements outlined in the 2024 Edition Standard Specifications.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Business contractors, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must complete and submit multiple forms including a Price Quote Proposal, Subcontractor List, and various civil rights and business certifications. Payment bonds and insurance will be required for the awarded contractor, and potential bidders currently in default on other Caltrans contracts may be considered non-responsive. The project encompasses 17 project plans and involves environmental mitigation work with a focus on erosion control and roadside restoration. The total project budget is approximately $393,000, with unit pricing applied to specific line items such as 520 linear units of temporary protection fence and 495,000 square feet of dry seed application. Contractors must also be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and provide comprehensive business and licensing documentation as part of their bid submission.