Earthwork, construct soldier pile walls, & place new roadway section

Contract 01-0L1104 is a solicitation by the California Department of Transportation for the La Franchi Safety project located on State Highway 101 in Mendocino County. The scope of work involves earthwork, the construction of soldier pile walls, and the placement of a new roadway section from the Hopland overhead to 0.1 mile north of the Feliz Creek Bridge, specifically between post miles R9.5 and 10.8. The primary objectives of the project are shoulder widening and left turn channelization. The project is governed by 2025 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, with technical requirements including the management of aerially deposited lead and adherence to specific geotechnical design reports. Bids must be submitted on a cost-plus-time basis with a proposed performance duration between 165 and 230 working days. Following several addenda, the final bid opening is scheduled for October 14, 2026. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and strict Buy America standards for iron, steel, and manufactured products. Environmental compliance is critical, requiring permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Contractors must provide a registered civil engineer or CWI certified Quality Control Manager and ensure all personnel hold ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 certification.