SB Minor B-To improve safety on the State Route. This project will install safety lighting at the intersection, replace existing stop signs with flashing beacon stop signs-Fresno County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing a Small Business Minor B solicitation for repair and replacement of signal and lighting systems at various locations in Fresno County along Routes 43, 99, and 201. The project scope includes installation of video detection, retroreflective backplates, replacement of signal cabinets, pedestrian pushbuttons, and pedestrian signal heads with current standard equipment including accessible pedestrian signals (APS) and LED countdown signal heads, with no trenching work included. All work will be performed on existing Caltrans right-of-way, and the prime contractor must possess either a Class A license or applicable Class C license and be certified as a small business at the time of bid and award. The contract requires completion within 20 working days, and prevailing wages may apply under Section 7-1.02K(2). Bid proposals are due by 2:15 p.m. on April 9, 2026, submitted via email only to eva.clark@dot.ca.gov, with no pre-bid meeting scheduled. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after bid opening, and all bidders must comply with California civil rights laws, nondiscrimination requirements, and various certifications including small business status and environmental health hazard indemnification.

This procurement is restricted to certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal, although DVBE participation is encouraged. For bids exceeding $25,000, a payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid is required, and payment bonds and insurance will be required at the time of award if the company is selected as the low bidder. The estimated project cost is $332,000.00, with a maximum bid rejection threshold of $484,000.00 per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b); any bid exceeding this threshold will be rejected. Bid bonds are not required for Minor B projects, and performance bonds are not required. Payment will be made after contract acceptance for contracts of 20 working days or less, with progress payments available for longer contracts if requested.