Construction On State Highway In San Bernardino County Near Hesperia From 1.0 Mile East Of Wagon Train Road To Hog Ranch Creek Bridge

The State of California Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 20260823022 for contract 08-1M0804, involving significant construction on State Highway Route 138 in San Bernardino County, specifically from 1.0 mile east of Wagon Train Road to the Hog Ranch Creek Bridge. The project has an estimated cost of $10,500,000 and encompasses a wide scope of transportation infrastructure improvements, including asphalt and concrete paving, guardrail removal and installation, rumble strip installation, stormwater management, and sculpted shotcrete applications. Key technical deliverables include the submission of a Temporary Construction Drainage and Stormwater Plan, material certifications, and the construction of approved test panels for shotcrete. The work must adhere to various federal and state standards, including Buy America/Build America compliance and specific environmental product declaration mandates. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by the deadline of 2:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026. Participation in a mandatory virtual prebid meeting is required, as failure to attend will result in automatic bid rejection. The contract includes several special provisions, such as the requirement for a designated Safety Representative, strict traffic control protocols, and specific work timing restrictions. While the documentation provides extensive technical details regarding material quantities—such as thousands of linear feet of guardrail and tons of hot mix asphalt—it does not specify formal evaluation factors, contract options, or specific packaging and marking requirements. Payment and invoicing are managed through the Department's internal prompt payment monitoring system.