SB Minor B 11A4156 / Ramp Pavement Rehabilitation In San Diego County Southbound I-5 on Ramp from SR-78 Vista Way

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to perform ramp pavement rehabilitation on the Southbound I-5 on-ramp from SR-78 Vista Way in San Diego County, with the project located in District 11 at Post Mile R51.061. The contract, numbered 11A4156, involves comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvements including cold planing existing asphalt, placing rubberized hot mix asphalt, and reinstalling existing traffic stripes and markers. Specific deliverables include installing a stationary impact attenuator vehicle, construction area signs, portable changeable message signs, street sweeping, and various thermoplastic traffic stripe applications. The project requires a Class A licensed contractor and encompasses approximately 305 tons of Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt, 50 pavement markers, 1,000 linear feet of white thermoplastic traffic stripes, and 180 square feet of thermoplastic pavement marking for arrows. Bid submissions are due electronically by March 26, 2025, to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with a strict project completion timeline of 30 working days and a maximum bid threshold of $461,000.

The procurement is specifically designated for Small Business contractors, with no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must submit multiple documents including a Price Quote Proposal, Contract Requirements form, and various certifications demonstrating compliance with civil rights laws and small business status. The estimated project budget is approximately $240,000, with potential contract award contingent upon successful submission of required documentation and meeting all specified qualifications. Contractors currently in default on other Caltrans contracts may be considered non-responsive and potentially have their bids rejected. The solicitation includes Buy America provisions and potential prevailing wage requirements, and the project will utilize 2024 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Payment bonds and insurance will be required for the low bidder upon contract award, and interested parties needing accessible versions of solicitation documents can request them through the provided accessibility request link or by calling (916) 654-2852.