Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project on I-5

A preventative bridge maintenance project is scheduled for I-5 from Santa Fe Drive UC to San Mateo Creek Bridge in San Diego County, California, under the oversight of Caltrans District 11. The scope of work includes replacing joint seals, repairing concrete spalls, and applying polyester overlay or methacrylate to bridge decks and approach slabs to preserve structural integrity and extend service life. The project has been classified under CEQA Class 15301, qualifying for a categorical exemption as a minor alteration to existing transportation infrastructure under Public Resources Code Sections 21083, 21110, 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, confirming its eligibility for expedited approval without extensive environmental review. The project was posted as a forecast on November 14, 2025, with an identified signature date of the same day, though no formal solicitation number, contract type, pricing data, or estimated value has been disclosed. The place of performance is clearly defined along the I-5 corridor encompassing Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Clemente, with all work being conducted on-site and subject to governmental inspection and acceptance by Caltrans. The primary point of contact is Petra El-Shammas, Environmental Scientist, reachable via phone and email for compliance and environmental matters. While the project involves routine maintenance activities typically governed by Caltrans Standard Specifications, no explicit technical standards, packaging requirements, invoicing methods, accounting codes, or contract administration details such as COR/COTR assignment are provided in the documentation. No formal evaluation factors, award methodology, or offeror certifications are included, suggesting this notice represents an initial project forecast rather than a fully developed solicitation. Submission of environmental exemption documentation is required, with correspondence directed to the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento, but no detailed proposal format, submission deadlines, or electronic portal instructions are specified.