05-0H33CM

The project involves converting a 8.49-mile segment of US Route 101 in Monterey County from an expressway to a full-access controlled freeway, stretching from the Main Street overcrossing in Chualar at PM 76.55 to 0.56 miles south of Airport Boulevard in Salinas at PM 85.04. This includes reconstructing the Chualar and Abbott Street interchanges with separated-grade railroad crossings and constructing new frontage roads on both sides of the highway to maintain access to adjacent properties. The estimated total capital cost is $426 million, broken down into $378 million for construction and $48 million for right-of-way and utility relocation. The contract will be awarded using the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery method, requiring proposers to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the project scope, CMGC methodology alignment with Caltrans goals, risk mitigation strategies, innovation proposals, safety plans, and personnel continuity protocols. Evaluation is based on a weighted trade-off process totaling 200 points, with 140 points allocated to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), which assesses project understanding and approach (60 points), proposer experience and past performance (48 points), and key personnel qualifications (40 points). Only the highest-ranked proposer’s cost proposal will be opened after technical evaluation. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy and electronically by 3 p.m. Pacific Time on July 1, 2026, to the California Department of Transportation in Sacramento. The SOQ must be bound as a single three-ring binder with six sections and two appendices, containing resumes of key personnel with strict page limits, legal documentation, and detailed narratives on experience, safety, and financial capacity. All documents must be printed in at least 12-point font except for charts and tables, which may use smaller font sizes. Proposers must provide evidence of licensing, organizational structure, financial stability, and Cal-OSHA compliance history. No small business set-asides are in place, and socioeconomic certifications such as DBE status require separate forms. The contract does not include predefined performance dates, FOB terms, or specific accounting codes; payment and invoicing details are not specified, nor are detailed contract clauses provided. The project is managed by Caltrans, with Alma Cortez as the primary point of contact and Nin Tran as the designated recipient for submissions. All submissions must be labeled "05-0H