Construction On State Highway In San Bernardino County In Apple Valley At Pawnee Road

The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for Contract 08-1P6004 to install a new signal and lighting system at the intersection of State Route 18 and Pawnee Road in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County. The scope of work encompasses clearing and grubbing, erosion control, minor hot mix asphalt paving, and concrete curb work. Electrical installations include traffic signals, poles, foundations, pull boxes, conduit, conductors, luminaires, and a video detection system. Additionally, the project requires the placement of new pavement markings, traffic striping, and roadside signs. Technical requirements emphasize high standards for equipment and materials, including NEMA 4X electrical cabinets and high-definition traffic cameras with remote PTZ capabilities. The contractor must implement comprehensive traffic control measures, such as speed limit reductions and the use of portable changeable message signs. Compliance with Buy America requirements under 2 CFR 184.6 is mandatory, and materials must be accompanied by Certificates of Compliance and Certified Mill Test Reports. Environmental standards are strictly enforced, requiring Environmental Product Declarations and lead compliance plans, with specific payment withholds for non-compliance. The project follows a fixed-price approach with bids opening on July 21, 2026. Work must commence within 180 days of contract approval. Inspection and acceptance will occur at field endpoints and the District 8 TMC, with pre-delivery testing required at the Material Evaluation and Testing Site. Contractors must be registered and may be subject to additional reporting if they hold Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certifications and material costs exceed 25,000 dollars. All submittals must be managed electronically through LCPtracker Pro.