Cold plane and place HMA, replace culverts and replace delineation.

Solicitation 02-0J53U4 is a cost-plus-time basis contract issued by the California Department of Transportation, District 2, with an estimated value of 9,500,000 dollars. The project involves highway construction in Trinity County at and near Burnt Ranch, specifically from 0.5 mile east of Gray Creek Road to 1.0 mile east of Trinity River Bridge No. 05-0006. The scope of work includes cold planing and the placement of Hot Mix Asphalt, the replacement of culverts using trenchless methods and welded steel pipes, and the replacement of delineation. The project is expected to be completed in 2028, with specific environmental restrictions limiting work within drainage channels at post mile 9.48 and 10.34 to the period between June 16 and October 14. Contractors must hold a Class A or C-12 license and adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including the appointment of an on-site safety representative and compliance with AWS D1.1 for welding. Key deliverables include a lead compliance plan for grinding residue and detailed Inspection and Evaluation Reports for culverts featuring CCTV recordings and digital photography. Concrete quality is managed through ACI Grade 1 certified personnel and specific ASTM testing frequencies. Payment is processed monthly via the Department's prompt payment monitoring system, with strict requirements to pay subcontractors within 7 days and material suppliers within 30 days of receipt of progress payments. The contract also mandates adherence to prevailing wage rates and Buy America/Build America standards for manufactured products.