Multi-asset, pavement rehab, & off-ramp widening at Artesia Blvd.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract No. 12-0S5004, a multi-asset project focused on pavement rehabilitation and off-ramp widening at Artesia Blvd in Orange County. The project scope covers Route 5 from the SR 55 interchange in Tustin to the Los Angeles County line in Buena Park, specifically including the northbound Artesia Blvd on-ramp and off-ramp. Key work involves the replacement of electrical light poles, signal poles, and overhead signs, as well as extensive earthwork, surfacing, and drainage improvements. The estimated contract value is 34 million dollars with a performance duration of 350 working days. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on November 10, 2026, and must be submitted via the Bid Express website with security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid. This is a federal-aid project requiring the contractor to self-perform at least 30 percent of the total bid value and adhere to Buy America/Build America standards. Contractors must hold a Class A or specific Class C license and comply with prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Technical requirements include strict quality control for concrete pavement, adherence to 2025 Standard Specifications and Plans, and the management of unregulated earth material containing lead.