SB Minor B / Wrong Way Delineations and Signs, Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a Small Business Minor B contract (Contract No. 12A2337) for wrong-way delineation and sign installation work in Orange County. The project specifically involves roadside improvements on State Routes 73 and 241, focusing on pavement delineation and sign installation between post miles 19.0/36.4. Deliverables include installing 674 flexible post delineators, removing 1,229 existing pavement markers, furnishing and installing aluminum signs, applying thermoplastic pavement markings with enhanced wet night visibility, and creating traffic control systems. The contractor must complete all work within 30 working days of contract approval, with bids due by 2:15 p.m. on December 8, 2025, to be submitted via email to Michelle.Guerrero@dot.ca.gov. Key qualifications include holding a Class A or applicable contractor's license, and all work must adhere to 2025 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible bidder meeting all project requirements, with unit prices from the Bid Item List forming the basis of bid comparison.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business contract, requiring contractors to be certified as a small business under section 2-1.05 at the time of quote submission and contract award. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal is established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The project has an estimated value of $287,462.00, with bids over $461,000 automatically rejected per Public Contract Code 10105(b). A payment bond equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid is required for contracts exceeding $25,000, and prevailing wage requirements may apply as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations. The project covers multiple jurisdictions including Orange County, Orange City, Orange Cove City, Orange Blossom CDP, and Orangevale CDP. Subcontractors, including potential DVBE participants, must be listed on required forms, and payment bonds and insurance will be mandatory for the low bidder upon contract award.