HM4-TMS CMS Sign Replacement (EA 03-3G710)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 3 – Marysville/Sacramento, is soliciting work for the replacement of six Changeable Message Signs (CMS) along Interstate 5, Interstate 80, and State Route 65 in Sacramento and Placer Counties. The scope includes mobilization, installation of new CMS units to rectify electrical deficiencies that pose safety risks during winter storms, traffic control measures during nighttime lane closures, and incidental work within Caltrans right-of-way. The project is categorized as routine maintenance and has been determined to be exempt under CEQA Class 1(d) and NEPA categorical exclusions, eliminating the need for environmental permits, utility relocations, or interagency coordination. Work is anticipated to be performed on-site at the specified locations, with inspection and acceptance conducted by Caltrans personnel. The contract is identified by solicitation number EA 03-3G710, posted on August 25, 2025, with signatures from the Project Manager and Senior Environmental Planner confirming finalization. While specific contract value, pricing details, payment office information, invoicing procedures, or award methodology are not provided, the nature of the work—standardized replacement with minimal regulatory complexity—suggests a likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement approach. Key contact points include Jason Ammerman as the primary point of contact, with Gary M. Dekens and Lisa Machado serving as project and environmental leads, though formal roles as COR, COTR, or PCO are not officially designated in the documentation. No special contract requirements such as key personnel clauses, options, security clearances, or subcontracting plans are specified, and no representations or certifications from offerors are included, as the focus remains on agency-level environmental compliance and administrative execution. All performance is confined to the specified California locations, with no FOB terms, packaging standards, or detailed technical specifications externally cited beyond compliance with Caltrans maintenance norms and the assurance of operational reliability for public safety communication.