SB Minor B / Install Traffic Census Station, Ventura County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to install a traffic census station on State Route 118 in Simi Valley, Ventura County, specifically located at Los Alamos Canyon Road (PM 20.3). The project involves comprehensive modifications to fiber optic cable systems and electrical infrastructure, including the installation of automatic vehicle classification equipment, wireless data systems, and loop detectors. Key deliverables include lead compliance planning, construction area signs, traffic control systems, job site management, water pollution control program preparation, and traffic census system modifications. The project requires a contractor with either a Class A or applicable Class C license, and the work must be completed within 60 working days. Bids are due by December 2, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., and must be submitted via email to michelle.guerrero@dot.ca.gov, with no pre-bid meeting scheduled. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder whose quote complies with all specified requirements, with award expected within 30 days of bid opening.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business (SB) Minor B contract, requiring bidders to be certified as small businesses under section 2-1.05. While there is no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The project has an estimated value of $134,813.00, with a strict bid ceiling of $461,000.00, and any bids exceeding this amount will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). At the time of award, the successful bidder must provide a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid to secure claim payments for laborers and materialmen. Required documentation includes the Price Quote Proposal, Subcontractor List, Small Business Status certification, California Company Preference form, Certified DVBE Summary, Contractor Certification Clauses, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Prevailing wage requirements may apply depending on specific project thresholds, and contractors currently in default on existing Caltrans contracts may have their bids considered non-responsive.