SB Minor B - Shoulder widening , concrete gutter and rock slope protection - Humboldt County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is procuring construction services for a Small Business (SB) Minor B project involving shoulder widening, concrete gutter installation, and rock slope protection in Humboldt County, specifically the Humboldt Hill CDP area. This Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) encompasses 26 distinct line items including lead compliance planning, traffic control, site management, erosion control, roadway and ditch excavation, seeding, aggregate base installation, asphalt paving, concrete work, and thermoplastic pavement markings. Key deliverables and estimated quantities include 260 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 1,370 square feet of dry seed, 210 tons of hot mix asphalt, and 1,100 linear feet of thermoplastic traffic stripe. Prospective bidders must hold a valid California Contractor's License Board license and provide their federal identification number or Social Security number as part of their proposal submission. Bid submittals are accepted by email only to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov, with a firm deadline of March 30, 2026. Any bid exceeding $461,000.00 will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b), and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Upon award, the successful contractor must provide payment bonds and insurance certificates as required, with final payment made after contract acceptance upon submission of a fully itemized invoice within 30 days.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses under California section 2-1.05, making it unavailable to large firms or non-certified entities. While the Department establishes no formal Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, DVBE participation is actively encouraged. The estimated project magnitude is approximately $370,000.00, positioning it well within the $461,000.00 maximum bid threshold. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this solicitation. The contract requires compliance with all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment provisions as specified in the contract documents. Contractors refusing to execute contract forms within the required timeframe following award will be held liable for actual damages or 10 percent of the bid amount, whichever is less, and may be listed as in default and rendered ineligible for future Caltrans projects.