Construction On State Highway In San Diego County In And Near La Mesa On State Route 94 From Spring Street Undercrossing To 0.1 Mile East Of Kenwood Drive Undercrossing And On State Route 125 From 0.2 Mile South Of Spring Street Undercrossing To 0.2 Mile

Solicitation 11-146654 is a project issued by the California Department of Transportation for highway construction in San Diego County, specifically near La Mesa. The scope of work involves extensive improvements on State Route 94, from the Spring Street Undercrossing to 0.1 mile east of the Kenwood Drive Undercrossing, and on State Route 125, from 0.2 mile south of the Spring Street Undercrossing to 0.2 mile north of the Lemon Avenue Undercrossing. Key construction activities include the building of a bridge, auxiliary lanes, georeinforced embankments, rock excavation, electrical systems, landscaping, and water utility reconstruction. The estimated cost of the project is 64 million dollars, with bids required on a unit price basis. The project is governed by the 2025 Standard Specifications and Plans, with specific modifications detailed in the Special Provisions. Performance timelines require the main construction work to be completed within 500 working days, with plant establishment taking an additional 250 working days, for a total project duration of 750 working days. Job site activities must commence within 55 days of contract approval. The contract will be awarded to the apparent low bidder, subject to an evaluation of bid documentation for legibility and authenticity. Strict compliance is required regarding material standards, including Buy America/Build America requirements and specific packaging and marking protocols for pipeline materials and reinforcing steel. The contractor must adhere to prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations and provide a Safety Quality Control Manager. Additionally, the project mandates ADA compliance surveys and specific source quality assurance testing for Changeable Message Signs conducted by the METS Electrical Testing Branch. Bids must be submitted via the Bid Express website by October 1, 2026, with detailed hard-copy bid documentation required for escrow.