SB Minor B - Ramp Pavement Rehab San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Small Business contractor for a ramp pavement rehabilitation project located on the Southbound I-15 exit ramp to Ocean View Boulevard in San Diego County. The project involves comprehensive roadway improvements, including cold-planing approximately 0.20 feet of existing asphalt concrete pavement, placing Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (RHMA-G) Type G, and installing various traffic control elements such as pavement markings, traffic stripes, pavement markers, wrong-way deterrent markings, continental crosswalks, channelizers, and roadside signs. The total estimated project cost is $320,695.00, with a required completion timeline of 20 working days. Quotes are due by 2:15 p.m. on January 20, 2026, and must be submitted via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after quote opening, utilizing the 2025 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Key deliverables include precise traffic control implementation, environmental compliance, and adherence to California Air Resources Board emissions standards for off-road diesel equipment.

The procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business (SB) Minor B contract, requiring bidders to be certified Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05 at the time of quote submission and contract award. There is a strict bid limitation of $461,000.00, with bids exceeding this threshold automatically rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). While no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Contractors must possess a Class A contractor's license and submit certified payroll records with the final invoice. A payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid is required for contracts exceeding $25,000, and prevailing wage requirements apply for contracts over $15,000 involving alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance work. The contract includes significant financial penalties, with liquidated damages of up to $1,000 per 10-minute interval for failing to open lane closures on schedule, capped at 5 percent of the total bid per occurrence. Additional compliance requirements include treated wood waste management and lead compliance protocols.