Call 1 06-0Y1504

Solicitation 06-0Y1504 is a public works project issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) with an estimated contract value of 6,900,000 dollars. The scope of work involves transportation infrastructure improvements in Kern County, California, including the installation of pedestrian barricade railings, excavation, backfilling, and various erosion and sediment control measures. Performance is project-specific, with materials delivered to the District Office in Fresno and work executed at designated job sites. The project requires strict adherence to quality standards such as AASHTO T 210 and various ASTM specifications for galvanized metal components. The procurement process emphasizes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, requiring bidders to submit specific certifications and commitment forms, including DOT OCR-0004, OCR-0005, and OCR-0011, to ensure a commercially useful function is performed. Special requirements include the designation of a qualified on-site safety representative with Cal/OSHA or OSHA certification and the submission of a Site-Specific Safety Program. Proposals must be submitted to the Office Engineer in Sacramento, with critical SBE documentation due by 4:00 p.m. on the fourth business day following the bid opening to avoid being deemed nonresponsive.