Cold plane, HMA, RHMA, bridge rehab, culvert, and electrical work.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract No. 10-0V6904, the Merced Pavement Anchor Project, located in Merced County on Route 59 from 0.3 mile south of Red Top Road to Reilly Road. This construction project has an estimated value of 20.2 million dollars and involves cold planing, hot mix asphalt and rubblized hot mix asphalt application, bridge rehabilitation, culvert installation, and electrical work. The total project duration is 475 working days, which includes 225 days for general work and 250 days for permanent erosion control establishment. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis by November 10, 2026, and require a Class A or C-12 contractor license. The project is subject to strict environmental and regulatory compliance, including Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification and specific time constraints to protect vernal pool habitats, which prohibit construction within 250 feet of designated areas from the first significant rain event until June 1. Contractors must adhere to Buy America standards per 2 CFR 184.6 and comply with prevailing wage rates determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Key personnel requirements include a safety representative with specific Cal/OSHA or OSHA certifications and professional credentials from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Technical specifications further mandate the use of anodized aluminum tamperproof asset tags and verified culvert identification markers before final contract acceptance.