SB Minor B - Cold Plane and Overlay with Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B contract (Contract No. 11A4190) for pavement rehabilitation on Northbound Route 805 at the Exit Ramp to Palm Avenue in San Diego County. The project involves cold planing and overlaying with Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt, with specific deliverables including installing construction area signs, implementing traffic control systems, and placing various types of hot mix asphalt. Key project components include 680 tons of rubberized hot mix asphalt, 42 tons of standard hot mix asphalt, 5,200 square yards of cold plane asphalt concrete pavement, and installation of thermoplastic traffic stripes. The project is scheduled for completion within 20 working days, with bid quotes due on April 8, 2025. Evaluation will focus on compliance with project specifications, including the 2024 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, with strict adherence to Buy America requirements, environmental considerations, and civil rights laws.

The procurement is specifically restricted to certified Small Businesses, with a prime contractor requirement of a Class A license. While Caltrans establishes no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, they encourage DVBE participation. The total project value is estimated at $325,000, with a strict bid limitation of $461,000 per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Bidders must submit various compliance documents, including a Subcontractor List and DVBE Summary, and will be required to provide Payment Bonds and Insurance if selected as the low bidder. Bid submissions are accepted exclusively via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov, and the project covers jurisdictions including San Diego County, San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. Potential bidders should note that the documents currently lack full digital accessibility, with options available to request accessible versions through a provided link or phone number.