Hot mix asphalt (Type A), culvert work, and minor concrete.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for contract 09-383804, a highway construction project in Inyo County located on Route 395 from Locust Street to 0.2 miles north of Pangborn Lane. The scope of work includes the application of Type A hot mix asphalt, culvert work, and minor concrete installation. The project has an estimated cost of 7.6 million dollars and must be completed within 90 working days, with a projected completion year of 2027. Bids are to be submitted on a unit price basis, with the award determined by the total bid price. Key requirements include adherence to 2025 Standard Specifications and Plans, as well as compliance with a Streambed Alteration Agreement to protect fish and wildlife resources. A designated biologist must be present during all ground-disturbing activities. The contract emphasizes small business participation, featuring a 5 percent SBE contract goal and preferences for certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to 25 percent SBE participation. Additionally, the project mandates compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and requires specific environmental certifications for concrete and local materials. Bids open on October 22, 2026.