HSIP CYCLE 11 High Friction Surface Treatment

The project involves the application of High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) and associated traffic control, storm water pollution prevention, and preservation of existing pavement markings, signs, and survey monuments across multiple road segments in Butte County, California, including Forbestown Rd, Bald Rock Rd, W Biggs Gridley Rd, Colter Way, Skyway, Lower Wyandotte Rd, Dogtown Rd, Almond Ave, Old Olive Hwy, Cherokee Rd, and Dalton Way. The total scope covers approximately 31,556 square yards of HFST application, with specific linear footage allocated per location and a width of approximately 10 feet per travel lane. Work must be completed within 60 working days of contract execution, beginning no later than 15 calendar days after written notice of contract award. The engineer’s estimate is $790,000, and all work must comply with the 2025 Caltrans Standard Specifications, with the 2018 Caltrans Special Provision for HFST taking precedence. Material requirements are stringent: calcined bauxite aggregate must meet specified abrasion, moisture, and gradation standards, while the resin binder must satisfy viscosity, cure rate, gel time, tensile strength, and adhesive performance criteria. Friction testing must achieve a minimum coefficient of 0.75 at 60 km/h, with tests performed on-site both before and after traffic opening, under the supervision of the Engineer. Contract administration requires electronic submission of all proposal documents and certified payroll records through CMIS and LCPtracker Pro, respectively, with no use of federal invoicing systems. Bidders must submit a complete package of standardized forms including non-collusion affidavits, debarment certifications, EEO certifications, and lobbying disclosures, with signature on these forms constituting legal attestation. DBE participation goals apply, and use of telecommunications equipment from certain Chinese vendors is prohibited. The contractor must adhere to Buy America requirements and all applicable environmental regulations, including NPDES and EPA standards for hazardous waste and water quality. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, with final approval contingent upon formal Board of Supervisors certification. Payment procedures follow California Public Contract Code provisions regarding retainage and progress payments, though no specific remittance details or accounting codes are provided. The solicitation window closes August 6, 2026, with all questions to be submitted through Public Purchase by July 30, 2026. No FOB terms, delivery locations separate