Call 1 04-2W3704

This procurement solicitation, numbered 04-2W3704, issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), seeks bids for erosion control and slope stabilization work at a project location in Napa County near Calistoga at Bridge No. 21-0100. The scope includes installation of rolled erosion control netting totaling 16,200 square feet, 140 linear feet of fiber rolls, an anchored double twisted wire mesh system covering 6,720 square feet, rock scaling of 7,990 square feet, and a lump sum for permanent erosion control establishment work, along with removal of existing erosion control wire mesh. The estimated project cost is $780,000. Work must comply with Caltrans Standard Specifications, specifically Sections 21 and 72, and adhere to material standards such as ASTM A767/A767M for galvanized reinforcing bars, ASTM A641/A641M for wire, FF-C-450 for zinc coatings, and RR-W-410 for wire. Temporary steel barriers require permanent markings including manufacturer name, serial number, lot number, and manufacture date, with markings not exceeding 6 inches in height or 12 inches in length. All materials must meet specified corrosion protection requirements including galvanization, epoxy coating with a minimum 1-mil thickness, and PVC-coated lacing cables. Quality assurance mandates calibrated testing equipment, ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician certification for personnel, and compliance with environmental thresholds for local materials including pH greater than 5.0 and strict limits on soluble and total lead content. SBE participation is a central requirement under California State law and Government Code §14835 et seq., with contractors required to commit to and document Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation through official Caltrans forms DOT OCR-0004 and DOT OCR-0005, including price quotes and proof of Commercially Useful Function. Failure to submit required certifications and supporting documents results in disqualification of SBE/DVBE credit. Bids must be submitted at the time of bid opening, with SBE certification forms due no later than 4 p.m. on the fourth business day after bid opening, delivered to the Office Engineer at 1727 30th Street, Sacramento, or electronically via the DIME portal. The solicitation process