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

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor for a pavement rehabilitation project located on Northbound Route 805 at the Exit Ramp to Palm Avenue in San Diego County. The project, designated as SB Minor B Contract Number 11A4222, involves cold planing and overlaying the roadway with rubberized hot mix asphalt, with specific deliverables including reinstalling loop detectors, lane markings, crosswalk stripes, and installing an asphalt concrete dike. Contractors must hold a Class A license and be prepared to complete the work within 20 working days. The solicitation covers 19 line items of construction activities, with key objectives focused on roadway improvement and infrastructure maintenance. The bid proposal is due on May 28, 2025, and will be accepted exclusively via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov. The estimated project cost is $325,000, and bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b).

This procurement is specifically restricted to certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must comply with California Civil Rights Laws, Buy America provisions, and submit various required documentation including a Subcontractor List, Small Business Status form, and Certified DVBE Summary. The contract will utilize the 2024 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, and requires contractors to address environmental considerations such as mandatory organic waste recycling. Successful bidders will be required to provide Payment Bonds and Insurance at the time of award. The project includes provisions for potential environmental health hazards and requires contractors to submit an In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List. Contractors currently in default on other Caltrans contracts may have their bids considered non-responsive, and the solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with all regulatory requirements.