Construction On State Highway In Trinity County Near Hayfork From Junction Route 36 To 1.2 Miles South Of Morgan Hill Road

This project, identified as Bid #02-2K2304 and solicitation number 20260807037, involves pavement rehabilitation on State Highway Route 3 in Trinity County near Hayfork, spanning from the junction with Route 36 to 1.2 miles south of Morgan Hill Road. The scope encompasses micro-surfacing of pullouts, driveways, and road connections, along with full replacement of existing asphalt concrete surfacing and thermoplastic traffic markings. Additional work includes installing pavement delineation, construction area signs, and temporary traffic control systems, with mandatory use of Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, Portable Changeable Message Signs, and Automated Flagger Assistance Devices as specified in Section 12 of the Standard Specifications. The project is located in a freeze-thaw area and requires coordination of lane closures with the Engineer and adjacent project contractors, particularly Contract no. 02-3K3804. Contractors must implement a Lead Compliance Plan, a Water Pollution Control Program, and Job Site Management, with Time-Related Overhead budgeted for 20 workdays. All bids must be submitted on a unit price basis, with lump sum line items for critical components including the Lead Compliance Plan, Construction Area Signs, Traffic Control System, and Temporary Pavement Marking. The estimated contract value is $1,590,000. The contract enforces strict compliance with California Small Business Enterprise (SBE) regulations under Govt Code § 14835 et seq. and 2 CA Code of Regs § 1896 et seq., requiring bidders to meet an SBE participation goal as stated on the Notice to Bidders, with noncompliance rendering a bid nonresponsive. Bidders must be certified as an SBE by the bid opening date and submit a completed Small Business Enterprise Commitment form and supporting quotes by 4 p.m. on the fourth business day after bid opening to avoid disqualification. Contractors must also register as public works contractors and comply with prompt payment obligations, including paying subcontractors within seven days of receipt of progress payments and other entities within 30 days, with enforcement through the Caltrans DB System portal requiring monthly payment reports between the 15th and 20th of each month. Failure to report accurately or to resolve disputes with written notices within seven days of receiving payment may result in a 2 percent monthly penalty on withheld amounts. HMA production is contingent upon Engineer approval of