SB Minor B Contract No. 11A4096 - Replace enclosure, cables and inductive loop detectors and install equipment for a census system. Install communication system - Imperial County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to execute Contract No. 11A4096, a transportation infrastructure project located in Imperial County. The project involves replacing enclosures, cables, and inductive loop detectors while installing a new census system and communication system at three specific locations along Routes 8 and 98. Specific deliverables include installing Model 334L controller cabinets, detector lead-in cables, communication cables, and remote power management systems at Route 8 off-ramp to Route 98, Route 8 on-ramp from Route 98, and Route 98 east of the Caltrans maintenance yard. The contractor must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license and complete the entire project within 157 working days. Bid submissions are due by February 24, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov, with strict requirements that bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected. The project involves both day and night work with specific lane closure requirements and carries liquidated damages of $1,000 per 10-minute interval for extended closures.

The contract is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. The estimated project value is approximately $248,000, and bidders must provide detailed pricing for five primary line items: Jobsite Management, Water Pollution Control Plan preparation, Traffic Control System, census system installation, and communication system implementation. Contractors will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award. Bid responsiveness includes submitting documentation such as small business certification number, federal ID/SSN, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. Contractors currently in default with Caltrans may have their bids considered non-responsive. If an awarded bidder refuses to execute the contract, they will be liable for actual damages or 10% of the bid amount, whichever is less. Accessibility accommodations for solicitation documents are available upon request through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852.