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 soliciting bids for a Ramp Pavement Rehabilitation project located on the southbound I-5 on-ramp from SR-78 Vista Way in San Diego County. The contract (Number 11A4156) involves comprehensive road maintenance activities, including cold planing existing asphalt concrete pavement, placing rubberized hot mix asphalt, and installing new pavement markings. Specific deliverables include 305 tons of Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt, 2,333 square feet of cold plane asphalt concrete pavement, 50 retroreflective pavement markers, and various thermoplastic traffic striping. The project requires completion within 30 working days, with quotes to be received by May 23, 2025. Key qualifications include a Class A contractor's license, and bidders must submit a comprehensive bid package with multiple forms and certifications. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and completeness of submission documentation. Bid submissions are to be made via email to Justina.Binsfeld@dot.ca.gov, with an estimated project value of approximately $240,000.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business opportunity, with the prime contractor required to be a certified Small Business under section 2-1.05. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected, and successful bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. The project includes specific Buy America requirements, mandating that most materials be produced in the United States. Additional restrictions include compliance with lead-containing material regulations, traffic control specifications, and work limitations during special events and holiday periods. The solicitation emphasizes accessibility, offering alternative document formats upon request, and provides specific provisions for potential contractor default, including potential liability for actual damages or 10% of the bid amount if contract execution is refused. The total project budget is estimated at $240,000, with unit pricing determining the final contract value based on actual work performed.