SB Minor B - Irrigation and Landscaping Repairs

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for Contract No. 05A2811, a small public works project focused on irrigation and landscaping repairs located along U.S. Route 101 in Monterey County, specifically from North Main Street Overcrossing to West Laurel Drive Overcrossing. The project involves comprehensive landscaping work including planting 21 Group B plants and 190 Group U 15-gallon plants, installing 211 riser sprinkler assemblies, laying 5,415 linear feet of 1" plastic pipe and 645 linear feet of 1.5" plastic pipe for supply lines, applying wood mulch, and installing remote control valves. Deliverables include construction of maintenance vehicle pullouts, installation of temporary barrier systems, and planting various tree species such as Monterey Cypress, Coral Gum, Coast Live Oak, Engelmann Oak, and Silverleaf Oak. The contract has a total duration of 275 working days, with 25 days for main work and 250 days for plant establishment. Quotes are due by January 30, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., with no pre-bid meeting scheduled, and the estimated project cost is $260,000.

This procurement is specifically set aside for certified Small Businesses, who must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license at the time of quote submission. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Bidders must submit their proposals via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov, and any bid exceeding $461,000 will be automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). Payment bonds and insurance will be required for the awarded contractor, and the successful bidder must comply with lead compliance planning, construction area signage, traffic control, and water pollution control requirements. Contractors currently in default with Caltrans on other contracts may have their bids rejected as non-responsive. The bid requires detailed unit pricing for 22 separate line items covering materials and labor, and failure to execute the contract after award may result in damages of 10% of the bid amount or actual damages, whichever is less.