SB Minor B - Install two traffic census stations

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B contract (Solicitation No. 07A6098) to install two traffic census stations on State Highway Route 118 in Ventura County, specifically in the City of Simi Valley. The project involves modifying traffic infrastructure at two locations: Los Alamos Canyon Road (PM 20.3) and Galena Avenue (PM 26), with specific deliverables including installation of traffic sensors, controllers, wireless modems, conduits, and related infrastructure. Key technical requirements include installing department-furnished 334LS controller cabinets, ADR 3500 counter assemblies, inductive loop detectors, piezoelectric axle sensors, and cellular wireless routers. The project has a total estimated value of $386,663 and a completion timeline of 120 working days. Bids are due on April 22, 2025, and must be submitted via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov, with a strict prohibition on hard copy submissions. Bidders must comply with the 2024 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, and provide comprehensive documentation including a Subcontractor List and Small Business Status form.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Contractors must have a valid state contractor's license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Bids exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Successful bidders will be required to provide Payment Bonds and Insurance at the time of award. The contract includes provisions for environmental stewardship, waste disposal, and compliance with civil rights laws and Buy America requirements. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to integrate with existing Caltrans infrastructure and meet strict technical specifications for traffic census station modifications. Potential consequences for non-performance include liability for actual damages or 10% of the bid amount if the contractor refuses to execute contract forms, and potential disqualification from future Caltrans projects if currently in default on another contract.