Cold Planing and Pavement Removal

The contract involves the full-depth removal of existing asphalt pavement along an 11-mile stretch of I-5 through the Coalinga area using cold planing or milling techniques. This work requires the careful extraction and management of milled material, with particular attention to potential lead contamination, necessitating specialized handling, transportation, and disposal protocols in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The project is part of a larger infrastructure maintenance effort under Caltrans District 6, focusing on pavement rehabilitation to ensure long-term road integrity and safety. All activities must be executed in accordance with state and federal guidelines for hazardous material management, especially where lead-contaminated asphalt is encountered. The scope encompasses not only the milling operation but also the logistical coordination of moving and disposing of the removed material in approved facilities. The work is scheduled to be performed under a subcontract arrangement, with the place of performance centered in Coalinga, California, and is intended to support the long-term durability and functionality of the highway corridor.