Construction On State Highway In Santa Barbara County Near Santa Ynez From 0.1 Mile North Of Route 246 To 0.1 Mile South Of Route 246

Solicitation 05-1R5704 is a unit price basis contract issued by the State of California Department of Transportation for infrastructure upgrades on State Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County. The project scope focuses on lighting, striping, and signage improvements from 0.1 mile north to 0.1 mile south of Route 246. Key technical requirements include micro-surfacing, tack coat application, thermoplastic traffic striping, and the installation of pavement markers. The work also involves relocating and installing roadside signs, modifying flashing beacon systems, and implementing erosion control through hydroseed and compost application. Specialized construction tasks include the installation of Cast-In-Drilled-Hole concrete piles, requiring a contractor with a proven track record of at least three similar foundation projects in the last five years. The project has an estimated value of 820,000 dollars and must be completed within 50 working days. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 19, 2026, via the Bid Express website and must include bidder security of at least 10 percent of the bid. Compliance requirements are stringent, including adherence to Buy America/Build America standards, DIR general prevailing wage rates, and environmental product declarations for concrete and asphalt. Quality control is managed through specific survey accuracy standards for horizontal and vertical coordinates and requires personnel with ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 certification. The contract also emphasizes diversity through submittal requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise quotes and small business preferences.