SB Minor B- Guardrail Replacement - Imperial County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a small business contractor to perform guardrail replacement work on State Route 78 west of Whitlock Road in Imperial County, District 11. The project involves replacing approximately 265 linear feet of existing guardrail with a Midwest Guardrail System, including associated work such as concrete barrier transitions, approach end block details, and temporary traffic control measures. Contractors must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license and be prepared to complete the project within 20 working days. Quotes are due by 2:15 p.m. on January 28, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov with the Small Business contract number in the subject line. The bid evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all project requirements, with bids to be rejected if they exceed $461,000.00 per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b).

This is specifically designated as a Small Business (SB) Minor B contract, requiring contractors to be certified as a small business under section 2-1.05 at the time of bid opening and contract award. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The estimated project cost is $307,097.00, with bidders required to provide unit pricing for 17 line items including stationary impact attenuators, transition railing, traffic control systems, and guardrail components. Contractors must comply with specific requirements, including emissions reduction regulations, use of Tier 4 interim or final engines for off-road diesel-fueled vehicles, and environmental protection measures such as burrowing owl protection and bird nesting protections. Payment bonds equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid will be required for bids exceeding $25,000, and the contract will be funded under Contract No. 11A4308, Project ID 1125000166, utilizing 2025 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans.