Install transportation management system (TMS) elements.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals to install transportation management system elements along SR-47 in Los Angeles County, with a focus on integrating electrical and sensor infrastructure including controller cabinets, fiber optic splicing, conduit placement, inductive loop detectors, piezoelectric axle sensors, and associated hardware such as cellular routers, traffic counter assemblies, and security systems. Work must comply with Caltrans engineering specifications, including ED-1 through ED-6, and adhere to strict installation timelines tracked through CPM schedules, with all deliverables inspected and accepted at the job site after performance verification, such as five consecutive days of accurate data collection for traffic counters within ±3% of manual counts. The solicitation, issued on May 4, 2026, with responses due by June 2, 2026, is assigned NAICS code 541512 and is designated under a SLED agency type, with performance taking place at multiple locations along SR-47 from Harbor Blvd to Ferry St. This procurement emphasizes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation as a mandatory component, requiring contractors to submit certified SBE confirmations (DOT OCR-0005 form) and price quotes from each participating small business, with a 5% price preference applied to certified SBE bids to influence award decisions, suggesting a low-price-based award approach. Contractors must satisfy stringent compliance obligations including demonstrating a commercially useful function for each SBE, providing pre-performance notifications at least 15 days before SBE work begins, and submitting detailed documentation such as subcontracts, invoices, certified payroll records, and employee rosters upon request. Safety requirements mandate a designated on-site safety representative and a compliant Site-Specific Safety Program, while packaging and marking specifications are limited to origin labeling and material certifications, with no MIL-STD or barcoding requirements stated. Payment tracking occurs through Caltrans’ internal system, and all SBE substitution requests require prior written approval. The estimated contract value ranges between $2.09 million and $2.4 million, based on competing bids, and proposal submissions must include mandated SBE forms and be delivered by the specified deadline to the Sacramento office, with electronic submissions permitted through designated portals for environmental and payroll documentation.