SB Minor B/Contract No. 10A2745-Replace Eastbound Route 580 Right of Way Fence-San Joaquin County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting competitive bids for Contract No. 10A2745, a right-of-way fence replacement project located in San Joaquin County along Eastbound Route 580, specifically from Chrisman Road Overcrossing to Tracy Boulevard Overcrossing. The project involves removing approximately 13,610 linear feet of existing Type WM metal post fence and installing new fencing, along with installing 21 state property information signs and protecting 5 survey monuments. Deliverables include completed fencing, signage, and compliance with environmental protection measures for sensitive species like the San Joaquin kit fox and migratory birds. Contractors must submit sealed bids electronically to Jomlonglak.Kamaay@dot.ca.gov by 2:15 PM on January 9, 2025, with work to be completed within 30 working days. The estimated project cost is $238,000, with a maximum bid threshold of $461,000, and contractors will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance upon contract award.

This procurement is exclusively designated as a Small Business (SB) Minor B contract, requiring bidders to be certified as a small business under section 2-1.04 and possess either a Class A or applicable Class C contractor's license. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. Bidders must submit their small business certification number, federal ID/social security number, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. Contractors currently in default with Caltrans may have their bids deemed non-responsive. The contract includes specific environmental and operational restrictions, such as working only from sunset to sunrise and implementing protective measures for local wildlife. Any bid over $461,000 will be automatically rejected, and bidders must adhere to all specified contract conditions, including daily working restrictions and holiday work limitations.