SB Minor B - Install Guardrail & Rail Element Wall

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Small Business contractor to complete a highway infrastructure improvement project on State Highway 101 in Humboldt County, specifically from 0.1 mile north of St. Louis Overcrossing to Arcata Overhead. The contract (No. 01A6486) involves installing guardrail and rail element wall, with specific deliverables including 1,170 linear feet of Midwest Guardrail System with 8' steel posts, 1,520 square feet of rail element wall, and 580 square yards of vegetation control. The project encompasses traffic control systems, temporary barrier installations, environmental protections, and various concrete and steel construction elements. The total work must be completed within 25 working days, with bids due by February 19, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. Bidders must submit proposals electronically to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov, with strict instructions that bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected. Required qualifications include current Small Business certification, a valid contractor's license, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and compliance with all project specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

This contract is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses, with no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must be certified as a Small Business at the time of quote submission and will be required to provide payment bonds for bids over $25,000. The estimated project value is $429,000, with potential penalties for contractors who refuse to execute the contract, including liability for actual damages or 10% of the bid amount. Contractors currently in default with Caltrans may have their bids considered non-responsive. The project includes provisions for environmental stewardship, with specific requirements for working around environmentally sensitive areas. Successful bidders will need to provide proof of insurance and be prepared for potential site inspections and compliance verification. The contract emphasizes not just construction capabilities, but also a commitment to environmental protection and traffic management during the project's implementation.