Paving Services in Nevada County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for pavement services in Nevada County under solicitation number 03A4161, with a response deadline of May 14, 2026. The work involves pavement rehabilitation at the Kingvale Maintenance Station, including the removal of approximately 528 cubic yards of existing asphalt, installation of 121 cubic yards of Class 2 aggregate base, and placement of 987 tons of hot-mix asphalt (PG 64-28), all performed in accordance with Caltrans Standard Specifications Sections 39 and 92, Senate Bill 1383, and CSLB quality standards. Performance is estimated to begin June 15, 2026, and extend through October 30, 2027, with all work subject to inspection and acceptance by the Caltrans Contract Manager at the project site. The solicitation is structured as a Firm Fixed Price Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) under a Small Business set-aside, with award to be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis—meaning only responsive and responsible bidders meeting all mandatory specifications will be considered, and the lowest-priced compliant bid will be selected. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Wendy Kwong at Wendy.Kwong@dot.ca.gov with the subject line referencing IFPQ 03A4161 and labeled “PRICE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL,” and must include the required unaltered forms: ADM-1412 Price Quote Proposal, GSPD-05-105 Bidder Declaration, and supporting documentation. Bidders must hold a valid Class A or C-8 and C-12 contractor license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for prevailing wage compliance, provide primary insurance coverage meeting specified limits, and submit a Payment Bond if the contract exceeds $25,000. Contractors must also submit certified payrolls and DVBE/SB/MB utilization reports with every invoice, certify compliance with employment and non-collusion requirements, and ensure all digital data transmitted is encrypted using AES-128 or AES-256 under FIPS 140-2 standards. The maximum allowable bid amount is $484,000, though actual pricing is not disclosed in the solicitation, and contract funding is contingent on legislative appropriation. No alternates to standard forms are permitted,