SB Minor B - Replace Fence - Humboldt County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Small Business contractor to complete a fence replacement project along State Highway 101 in Humboldt County, specifically between the Scenic Way Undercrossing and the Eel River Bridge. The project involves removing approximately 1,770 linear feet of existing chain link fence and installing 1,770 linear feet of welded wire steel fence (Type WWS-8), with an additional 20 linear feet of chain link fence modification. Key deliverables include implementing temporary water pollution control devices, conducting lead compliance planning, and installing traffic control systems. Contractors must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license and submit a unit price-based bid. The bid submission deadline is November 20, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., with a required project completion timeline of 15 working days. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all project requirements and specifications, including the use of the ClearVu Invisible Wall Fence System.

This procurement is specifically designated for Certified Small Businesses, with no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must maintain small business certification through contract award, with a strict bid limit of $461,000 per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b). The estimated project cost is $413,000.00, and successful bidders must provide a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid if the bid exceeds $25,000. Additional requirements include Department of Industrial Relations registration, submission of comprehensive business information, and compliance with 2024 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Contractors currently in default on existing Caltrans contracts may have their bids rejected, and any awarded contractor refusing to execute contract forms within the required timeframe may be liable for damages and future project ineligibility.