HM4-TMS Del Norte 25/26 (01-0P810)

Caltrans District 1 in Eureka is advancing the HM4-TMS Del Norte 25/26 project to modernize aging traffic management infrastructure along Route 101 in Del Norte County, specifically between postmiles 28.5 and 45.9. The effort focuses exclusively on replacing outdated components within existing state right-of-way without triggering new environmental impacts, as the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under 14 CCR § 15304. Key activities include swapping obsolete 500 series Changeable Message Signs with upgraded 700 series boards, renewing associated communication systems, installing new equipment cabinets, and replacing traffic count devices and inductive loop detectors to ensure continued system reliability. All work is confined to previously disturbed areas, adhering to state transportation standards and environmental compliance under Public Resources Code sections 21083, 21110, 21108, 21152, and 21152.1. The project is fully state-funded with no federal funding or special clauses identified, and no contract value, pricing, or payment details are available, consistent with its status as a pre-solicitation forecast posted on August 8, 2025. The contract remains in a preliminary phase, with no formal solicitation number, contract type, evaluation factors, or award methodology specified. No contract administration details such as COR/COTR assignments, invoicing systems, or accounting codes are provided, though Caltrans District 1 at 1656 Union Street, Eureka, CA 95501 is the office of record. Coady Reynolds, Sr. Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary point of contact, and Stanley Brandenburg is noted as the project executor, though neither has a defined contractual role. Performance is expected to occur on-site along the designated corridor, with inspection and acceptance to be handled by Caltrans authorities. While the scope is clearly defined and environmentally compliant, the absence of submission guidelines, proposal requirements, deadlines, or financial data suggests this forecast is intended to inform potential vendors ahead of a future competitive solicitation.