SB Minor B 11A4223 - Ramp Pavement Rehabilitation -San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified small business contractor for a pavement rehabilitation project on Westbound State Route 78 at the Woodland Parkway exit and entrance ramps in San Diego County. The contract (No. 11A4223) involves comprehensive roadway improvements including cold planing asphalt concrete pavement, placing rubberized hot mix asphalt, modifying ramp metering systems, installing loop detectors, removing and reinstalling traffic stripes, and implementing temporary drainage inlet protection. The project is located between post miles 14.085 and 14.198, with a total estimated project cost of $433,000. Bids are due on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov. The project requires completion within 20 working days and mandates that the prime contractor possess a Class A license. Key deliverables include precise infrastructure modifications, adherence to traffic control restrictions, and compliance with Buy America requirements and lead compliance regulations.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must note that proposals exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Successful low bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance at the time of contract award. The bid proposal includes 21 separate line items with detailed unit pricing, covering activities such as thermoplastic traffic stripes installation, asphalt work, and loop detector modifications. Potential contractors must complete administrative requirements including providing business name, contact information, small business certification number, contractor's license information, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. The contract includes provisions for potential penalties, such as liability for actual damages or 10% of the bid amount if the contractor fails to execute contract forms.