SB Minor B - Install LED Bordered STOP sign and Backplate Borders on Traffic Signals

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a small business contract (No. 11A4113) to install LED bordered STOP signs and backplate borders on traffic signals across multiple jurisdictions in San Diego County, including San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. The project specifically involves installing two 48"x48" LED bordered STOP signs with ALL WAY plaques, replacing existing traffic signal backplates with retroreflective backplates at nine specified locations, and completing associated electrical wiring and traffic control work. The scope of work includes installing 2 flashing LED bordered STOP signs, 5 vertical retroreflective strips, 4 portable changeable message signs, removing 2 existing STOP signs, and installing 5 new STOP/ALL WAY stop signs using strap and saddle bracket methods. Deliverables also encompass lead compliance planning, construction area signs, and water pollution control planning. The project must be completed within 20 working days, with bid quotes due by March 12, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., and no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Bidders will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, lowest responsible bid, and ability to meet all contract requirements.

This contract is specifically set aside for certified Small Businesses, who must be certified at the time of bid submission and cannot have bids exceeding $461,000. While the Department establishes no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, they encourage DVBE participation. The estimated project cost is $221,100.00, with payment bonds required for bids over $25,000. Bidders must provide detailed business information, including contractor license details, small business certification number, federal ID/SSN, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. Bid submissions will be accepted exclusively via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov, and any winning bidder who refuses to execute the contract will be liable for actual damages or 10% of the bid amount, whichever is less. The contract includes provisions for prevailing wage payments and requires comprehensive insurance coverage. Interested contractors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure complete compliance with the technical specifications and contractual requirements.