SB Minor B Contract No. 10A2778 - Reduce median width with roadway excavation, concrete curb and HMA pavement - San Joaquin County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to execute a roadway infrastructure improvement project located on Route 205 Eastbound at the MacArthur Drive off-ramp in Tracy, San Joaquin County. The contract (No. 10A2778) involves reducing median width through roadway excavation, installing concrete curb, and applying hot mix asphalt pavement, with a total estimated project cost of $309,000. Deliverables include 26 specific line items covering activities such as lead compliance planning, construction area signage, traffic control systems, temporary barrier installation, subgrade enhancement, and pavement modifications. The prime contractor must possess either a Class A license or an applicable specialty construction license. The project has a tight timeline, requiring completion within 20 working days, with bid proposals due on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov, with strict requirements that bids over $461,000 will be automatically rejected and all submissions must include comprehensive documentation including a Subcontractor List and Small Business Status form.

The procurement is specifically restricted to certified Small Businesses, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, though DVBE involvement is encouraged. Bidders must provide detailed unit pricing across multiple construction categories and comply with specific regulatory requirements, including environmental product declarations and Buy America provisions. Payment bonds and insurance will be mandatory for the awarded contractor. The contract contains provisions that if the awarded bidder refuses to execute the contract, they may be liable for actual damages or 10% of the bid amount. The state reserves the right to reject bids from contractors currently in default on other Caltrans projects. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the project involves modifying existing highway infrastructure with precise specifications for material sourcing, particularly for asphalt and concrete components. The total project budget is approximately $309,000, with unit prices ranging across various construction activities and measured in linear feet, cubic yards, and lump sum implementations.