SB Minor B 11A4176 - Replace Existing CMS Sign and Sign Structure. Install Solar and Wind Power System with Battery Bank in Imperial County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Certified Small Business contractor for a highway infrastructure project in Imperial County, specifically along Westbound Route 8 between Ocotillo and Coyote Wells. The contract (No. 11A4176) involves replacing an existing Changeable Message Sign (CMS) and sign structure and installing a comprehensive solar and wind power system with a battery bank. Key deliverables include jobsite management, water pollution control plan preparation, traffic control system implementation, CMS system replacement, communication system installation, and power system integration. The project requires precise electrical work, including mounting a new CMS structure, solar panels, wind turbine, battery bank, and controller cabinets. Contractors must have either a Class A or applicable Class C license, and the total project estimated cost is $447,000.00, with a completion timeline of 180 working days. Bid submissions are due by May 2, 2025, and must be emailed to stacey.toles@dot.ca.gov, with a strict requirement that bids over $461,000 will be automatically rejected.

This procurement is specifically reserved for Certified Small Businesses, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. The California Department of Transportation emphasizes that prime contractors must demonstrate small business certification under section 2-1.05. Payment bonds and insurance will be required upon contract award for the lowest bidder. The project utilizes 2024 Standard Specifications and all project documentation is available electronically through the Cal eProcure website. Potential bidders should be aware of potential consequences for contract non-execution, including potential damages up to 10% of the bid amount and possible ineligibility for future Caltrans projects. Contractors currently in default on existing Caltrans contracts may have their bids considered non-responsive. For accessible versions of solicitation documents, interested parties can submit a request at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or call (916) 654-2852. The total project budget is set at $447,000.00, with the contract designed to upgrade highway infrastructure and implement sustainable power solutions.