Construction On State Highway In Santa Cruz County From 0.5 Mile North Of Larkin Valley Road Undercrossing To Laguna Road

Solicitation 05-1J9624 is a unit price construction contract issued by the California Department of Transportation for work on State Highway in Santa Cruz County. The project scope involves various locations from State Park Drive to Laguna Road, with primary objectives to modify existing drainage, replace lighting systems, and install Traffic Management Systems. The estimated project cost is 6,800,000 dollars, and the work must be completed within 300 working days. Job site activities are required to start within 55 days of contract approval, though early starts are possible with specific authorizations. Notably, work in culverts or drainage channels at designated locations is restricted to the period between June 1 and October 31. The contract is governed by the 2025 Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, which include requirements for environmental product declarations for concrete and hot mix asphalt, and the electronic submittal of certified payroll records via LCPtracker Pro. Award is based on the total bid, with a strict requirement to meet the Small Business Enterprise participation goal to avoid being deemed nonresponsive. Certified SBE bidders may receive a bid comparison reduction of up to 5 percent. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates, conduct daily safety inspections per 8 CA Code of Regs, and ensure ADA compliance through pre- and post-construction surveys. Payment administration is managed through the Department's prompt payment monitoring system, requiring subcontractors to be paid within 7 days of progress payments.