2025-26 Road Resurfacing and Paving Program Construction

The County of Calaveras is soliciting bids for the 2025-26 Road Resurfacing and Paving Program, a public works project focused on the resurfacing and paving of designated roadways under its Department of Public Works jurisdiction. The solicitation, numbered 25-1200-19-913 REVISED FOR SUBMITTAL, was posted on July 6, 2026, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 237310. The project involves unit pricing for base scope items including traffic control, portable message signs, water pollution control, job site management, removal of thermoplastic markings, and replacement of retroreflective markers, with additive alternates available for additional roadway sections such as Hartvikson Lane. Bidders must submit a sealed Bid Book in ink, including a bid security of at least 10% of the bid amount, signed certifications, experience statements, disclosures of lobbying activities and political contributions under the Levine Act, a non-collusion declaration, a CARB compliance certificate, and a complete list of subcontractors including DBE commitments. All bids will be evaluated for responsiveness, and award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total of the base bid plus any selected additive alternates, with comparisons made against the Engineer’s estimate of quantities. Work must commence within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 34 working days, with time being of the essence. The contract requires performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the bid amount, insurance coverage naming the County as an additional insured on all CGL policies, and compliance with prevailing wage laws. The Contractor must maintain a Quality Control Inspector with a nuclear gauge on-site at all times during paving, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for non-compliance. All Hot Mix Asphalt must be verified by the Engineer prior to placement, and quality control test results must be submitted within 72 hours, or the Contractor forfeits the right to dispute the Engineer’s findings. Compaction testing is conducted per 750-ton sublots, and material certifications must be provided in advance. The Contractor is required to follow Caltrans 2025 Standard Specifications for traffic control and pollution prevention, seal cracks before paving, apply tack coat to all vertical edges, and ensure a smooth, defect-free surface