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

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified small business contractor to replace a traffic monitoring system controller cabinet and its associated communication system for Contract No. 11A4174, located in San Diego County near the Route 163 and Route 52 interchange. The project involves removing the existing controller cabinet, reinstalling Department-furnished 2070E controllers, loop detector sensor units, and reusing existing fiber optic cable networks. Specific deliverables include job site management, water pollution control, traffic control system implementation, and traffic monitoring system upgrades. The project requires a prime contractor with either a Class A or applicable Class C license, with a total estimated project cost of $84,000. Bid submissions are due on April 16, 2025, with a contract completion time of 150 working days. Contractors must submit their quotes via email to arlena.tedder@dot.ca.gov, with bids over $461,000 being automatically rejected.

The contract is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, though DVBE participation is encouraged. Contractors must be certified as a small business at the time of bid opening, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all specified requirements. The solicitation includes various compliance requirements, such as prevailing wage regulations, Buy America standards, California Civil Rights Laws, and organic waste recycling regulations. Payment bonds and insurance will be required for the awarded contractor. The project involves integrating with existing infrastructure, specifically reusing current fiber optic cable networks and installing Department-furnished equipment. Contractors should note that potential damages for contract refusal could be up to 10% of the bid amount, and firms currently in default on other Caltrans projects may be disqualified.