SB Minor B - Enhance existing pavement delineation, signing, and signals- Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is procuring construction services for a Small Business Minor B project involving the enhancement of existing pavement delineation, signing, and signals on State Route 91 in Orange County, specifically at the westbound off-ramp to Euclid Street in Fullerton. The work scope encompasses removing and replacing traffic stripes and pavement markings, installing new signs and signal equipment, constructing concrete curbs and sidewalks, and modifying traffic control systems in accordance with the 2025 Edition of Caltrans Standard Specifications. The contractor must complete all work within 45 working days and submit bids on a unit price basis with itemized pricing. Required qualifications include current Small Business certification from the Department of General Services and possession of either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license. Bid submissions are due by 2:15 p.m. on April 1, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov; no hard copy submissions or pre-bid meeting are required. The estimated project cost is $384,355.00, with bids exceeding $461,000.00 subject to rejection per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), and contract award is anticipated within 30 days of bid opening.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05, and while Caltrans establishes no formal Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, bidders are encouraged to obtain DVBE participation. The contractor must comply with all nondiscrimination program requirements under Government Code Section 12990 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and prevailing wage requirements may apply under Section 7-1.02K(2). If the successful bid exceeds $25,000, a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the total bid is required at the time of award; performance bonds are not required. Additional requirements include environmental compliance, Buy America provisions for materials, and adherence to temporary traffic control and construction specifications. The project budget is capped at $461,000.00, with the estimated project cost of $384,355.00 providing the basis for evaluation and contract administration.