SB Minor B Contract No. 12A2273 - Add sidewalk and curb ramps to close sidewalk gap - Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 12 is soliciting bids for Contract No. 12A2273, a small infrastructure project focused on adding sidewalk and curb ramps to close a sidewalk gap on State Highway Route 39 near Rockwell Avenue in Westminster, Orange County. The procurement is specifically targeting small business contractors and involves comprehensive roadway improvement work, including 525 linear feet of concrete curb installation, 55 cubic yards of sidewalk concrete, 6 cubic yards of gutter, 3 cubic yards of curb ramps, and 390 square feet of thermoplastic pavement marking. Key project deliverables include roadway excavation, irrigation system modifications, utility box adjustments, traffic control systems, and temporary pedestrian access route improvements. The project requires either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license, with quotes due by March 10, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. Work is expected to be completed within 30 working days, with the estimated project cost at $415,210.00. Bids exceeding $461,000.00 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), and quotes must be submitted on a unit price basis.

The contract is specifically reserved for certified Small Business contractors, who must maintain their small business status both at the time of quote submission and contract award. While the California Department of Transportation establishes no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, bidders are encouraged to pursue DVBE participation. Quotes will be accepted exclusively via email to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov, with payment bonds and insurance required upon contract award for the lowest responsible bidder. The procurement includes provisions for Buy America requirements, prevailing wage compliance, and environmental regulations. Contractors must also have current industrial relations registration and comply with lead compliance planning. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose quote meets all specified requirements within 30 days after bid opening. Interested parties seeking accessible versions of solicitation documents can submit a request through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or contact (916) 654-2852.