SB Minor B - Install Equipment for a Census System

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Certified Small Business contractor for a Minor B contract (Contract No. 11A4087) focused on installing equipment for a census system in Imperial County. The project involves replacing enclosures, cables, and inductive loop detectors at four specific locations along Routes 78, 86, and 111, with specific work including installing controller cabinets, loop detectors, cables, and communication equipment. Deliverables encompass five primary line items: Jobsite Management, Prepare Water Pollution Control Plan, Traffic Control System, census system, and communication system. The project requires comprehensive technical implementation with precise specifications outlined in the 2024 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Quotes are due on February 11, 2025, by 2:15 p.m., with a total project completion timeline of 185 working days. Contractors must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license and submit their proposal electronically to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Businesses, with contractors required to be certified at the time of quote submission. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal exists, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The project has an estimated value of $294,000, with strict guidelines that any bid exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected under Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). Payment bonds and insurance will be mandatory for the lowest bidder awarded the contract. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per 10-minute interval of late completion, with a maximum limit of 5% of the total bid per occurrence. Contractors must provide comprehensive business details, including license information, small business certification number, Federal ID/SSN, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. The solicitation emphasizes accessibility, offering alternative document formats upon request through a specified web link or phone number.