SB Minor B - Replace traffic monitoring system controller cabinet with its appurtenances and communication system.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for a Small Business Minor B contract (Contract No. 11A4169) to replace traffic monitoring system equipment in San Diego County. The project specifically involves removing and installing traffic monitoring system controller cabinets, 2070E controllers, model 222 loop detector sensor units, and associated communication system components at multiple locations along Routes 56 and 163. The procurement requires a certified small business with either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license. The solicitation is scheduled to open on April 15, 2025, with a contract completion time of 150 working days. Key deliverables include resetting a Traffic Monitoring Station life cycle, which encompasses comprehensive equipment replacement and infrastructure modification. Bid submissions must be sent via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov, with a strict maximum bid threshold of $461,000. Bidders must submit various compliance forms, including a Subcontractor List, Small Business Status form, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification.

The contract is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. The project will leverage existing fiber optic cable networks, foundations, and some current infrastructure while replacing critical traffic monitoring system components. Potential federal funding may be involved, necessitating compliance with associated state and federal regulations. The total estimated project cost is approximately $125,000, structured as a unit price-based contract. Bidders must provide detailed business information, including small business certification number, contractor's license details, federal ID number, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. The procurement includes standard contract provisions such as potential damages for contract refusal (up to 10% of bid amount) and conditions for bid disqualification if a contractor is in default on existing contracts. Additionally, the contract incorporates specific requirements like Buy America provisions for materials and mandatory organic waste recycling.