SB Minor B Contract No. 04A7219 - Restriping - Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Small Business Minor B contractor for a restriping project on Route 84 in Alameda County, specifically covering areas in Fremont and Newark. The project, identified as Contract No. 04A7219, involves comprehensive highway infrastructure work including pavement restriping, cold planing asphalt concrete, hot mix asphalt placement, traffic stripe removal, and pavement marker installation along approximately 2 miles of roadway. Key deliverables include installation of construction area signs, traffic control systems, portable radar speed feedback sign systems, and implementation of water pollution control programs. The project is scheduled for completion within 25 working days, with quotes due on April 24, 2025. Bidders must submit proposals electronically to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov, with a strict price limitation that bids over $461,000 will be automatically rejected. Contractors must possess either a Class A license or an applicable specialty construction license appropriate for the project scope.

The procurement is specifically designated for certified Small Business contractors, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. The estimated project value is approximately $371,000, with potential financial risks including damages of up to 10% of the bid amount for contract refusal. Successful bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. The project requires compliance with Buy America regulations, waste disposal standards, and construction zone speed limit reduction protocols. Bidders must demonstrate current good standing on existing Caltrans contracts and be prepared to integrate with existing highway infrastructure. Technical specifications include precise requirements for pavement work, traffic control, and delineation, with 23 project plans providing detailed guidance for implementation. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible bidder who fully complies with all solicitation requirements.