SB Minor B - Replace enclosure, cables and inductive loop detectors

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking bids for a Small Business (SB) Minor B contract to replace the enclosure, cables, and inductive loop detectors, as well as to install equipment for a census system and a communication system in Imperial County. The contract is for construction services with a project duration of 160 working days and an estimated cost of $170,000. Bids are due by April 10, 2024, and must be submitted via email only. The contract is limited to certified Small Businesses, with no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, although DVBE participation is encouraged. The contractor must have either a Class A license or a combination of specified Class C licenses. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible contractor whose quote complies with the requirements.

Bids over $461,000 will be rejected, and payment bonds and insurance will be required if the bidder is awarded the contract. Prevailing wages may be required. The Department encourages obtaining DVBE participation, but does not establish a DVBE contract goal. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled, and the documents and files attached to the solicitation do not have any updates for digital accessibility at this time, though updates will be applied as soon as they are available.