Construction On State Highway In San Diego County At Ramona On Route 67 At 10th Street And On Route 78 From Haverford Road To Hatfield Creek Bridge (Bridge Number 57-0093)

The California Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 20260815029 for highway construction projects in San Diego County. The scope of work focuses on State Highway Route 67 at 10th Street in Ramona and State Highway Route 78 from Haverford Road to the Hatfield Creek Bridge. Key activities include asphalt concrete pavement cold planing, removal of asphalt concrete dikes, the installation of rubberized hot mix asphalt, and the use of cured-in-place liners. Additionally, the project involves the installation and commissioning of transportation infrastructure, including fiber optic cabling, communication switches, traffic signaling equipment, and pavement markers. The contract requires strict adherence to Buy America and Build America compliance, as well as the submission of Environmental Product Declarations for asphalt and concrete materials. Specialized personnel requirements include a designated on-site safety representative with at least three years of heavy construction safety experience and Cal/OSHA 30-hour training. Environmental protections are mandated for endangered species, specifically the western spadefoot and Crotch's bumble bee, requiring biologist monitoring. Performance is measured in working days, with site activities beginning within 55 days of contract approval. Inspection and acceptance of vehicle classifiers will take place at the Measurement and Evaluation Test Site.