Interstate 10 At Monroe Street Interchange Improvements

The County of Riverside Transportation Department is soliciting bids for Project C7-0048, which involves the reconstruction and widening of the Interstate 10 at Monroe Street interchange in the City of Indio, California. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety through the reconstruction of freeway on- and off-ramps and the replacement of the Monroe Street overcrossings of I-10 and the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. Key deliverables include the addition of through and turn lanes and the creation of the CV Link, a multi-modal pathway for pedestrians, bicyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles. The comprehensive scope of work encompasses site preparation, major earthwork, drainage improvements, bridge and retaining wall construction, utility relocations, and the installation of signage and pavement delineation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the sum of all bid schedules. Bidders must hold a current California Class A Contractor's license and provide a 10 percent bid bond, along with 100 percent performance and payment bonds upon award. Work is generally scheduled to begin after July 1, 2026, with daily operations occurring Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The project mandates strict adherence to 2025 Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, Buy America provisions, and federal prevailing wage requirements. Additionally, the project requires compliance with environmental certifications from the Army Corps of Engineers and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, while DBE contract goals are currently suspended per Caltrans Office Bulletin No. 25-07.