Construction On State Highway In Riverside County In Desert Hot Springs From 0.3 Mile South To 0.4 Mile North Of Pierson Boulevard

Solicitation 08-1N8804 is a construction project issued by the California Department of Transportation for work on a state highway in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County. The project scope covers the area from 0.3 mile south to 0.4 mile north of Pierson Boulevard and involves the installation of hot mix asphalt, imported borrow, and signal and lighting systems. Key technical deliverables include the deployment of IP67-rated Type 4 cameras with real-time analytics for vehicle detection and the integration of network equipment at the Inland Empire Transportation Management Center. The estimated cost of the project is 3,530,000 dollars, with bids required on a unit price basis. The contract mandates strict adherence to Buy America standards per 2 CFR 184.6, requiring all manufacturing processes to occur within the United States. Compliance includes providing manufacturer certificates of compliance and ensuring hardware meets NEMA TS-1/TS-2 and IEEE 802.3 standards. Environmental and safety requirements include MASH compliance for highway safety features and certifications from a registered civil engineer or professional geologist regarding pH and lead levels in local materials. Additionally, the project requires the payment of prevailing wages as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations and includes specific submittal requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise quotes. Final acceptance is contingent upon the successful completion of physical, performance, and functional tests, including specific network metrics such as latency and packet loss.