MAINTENANCE FACILITIES PROJECT

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 1 – Eureka, is undertaking a maintenance facilities project to upgrade two transportation sites in Humboldt County: the Orleans Maintenance Station on State Route 96 at post mile R38.9 and the Buckhorn Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility on State Route 299 at post mile R7.4. At Orleans, the project involves replacing the existing crew and equipment building, perimeter fencing, and septic leach field, installing fire suppression infrastructure, and adding electric vehicle charging stations. At Buckhorn, the scope includes replacing the California Highway Patrol scale office and shelter, upgrading the stormwater drainage inlet, and replacing the weigh scale and scale pad. Construction is expected to begin in November 2027 and span approximately 300 working days, with 198 days allocated to the Orleans site and 120 days to the Buckhorn site. Performance will occur at the designated locations in Humboldt County, with Blue Lake listed as the official place of performance, and all work must comply with Caltrans Standard Specifications related to air quality, emissions reduction, hazardous materials handling, and stormwater management. The project is subject to stringent environmental and regulatory compliance requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and federal mandates including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. Contractors must implement a Transportation Management Plan to reduce vehicle idling and emissions, adhere to strict idling restrictions limiting diesel engine operation to five minutes or less, and use native vegetation for revegetation of disturbed areas. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Best Management Practices are required for all land disturbances over one acre, along with proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials such as lead-contaminated strips and asbestos-containing materials. Emergency access must be maintained at all times, especially given the project’s location in a Moderate CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone, requiring coordination with fire authorities and a compliant Fire Prevention Plan. Inspections and acceptance are the responsibility of Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission, with oversight conducted at the project sites against environmental mitigation measures and construction standards. No contract value is publicly specified, no formal contract type or payment infrastructure such as WAWF or TAS codes is identified, and the primary point of contact for environmental compliance is Breeanna Kalson, who serves as the lead agency representative; however, her designation as a contracting officer’s representative is not confirmed. The procurement process is grounded in environmental review under CEQA, with public comment submitted via email or mail by September 1,