SB Minor B 12A2252 - Replace CMS and Upgrade Type 4 Census Station to Type 5 in Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for Contract Number 12A2252, a construction project located in Orange County involving upgrades and modifications to highway infrastructure on Routes 57, 73, and 261. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to replace a Changeable Message Sign (CMS) on Route 57 and upgrade Type 4 census stations to Type 5 on Routes 73 and 261. Key deliverables include implementing traffic control systems, job site management, water pollution control program implementation, modifying existing changeable message sign systems, and modifying existing traffic census station systems. The project requires strict adherence to the 2024 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, with a total project timeline of 20 working days. Quotes are due by February 25, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., and the estimated project cost is $302,000.00. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible contractor who complies with all bid requirements and project specifications.

The contract is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses, with contractors required to possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license at the time of quote submission. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Bidders exceeding $461,000.00 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), and successful contractors must be prepared to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. The procurement includes provisions for potential damages, including a 10% penalty or actual damages if the contractor fails to execute the contract after being awarded. Contractors currently in default with Caltrans may be considered non-responsive. The project documents are available through standard submission channels, with accessibility accommodations available upon request through a specified link or phone number.