Place bridge scour protection

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract 05-1P2404 to implement scour mitigation measures on the Boulder Creek Bridge located on State Route 236 in Santa Cruz County. With an estimated project cost of 800,000 dollars, the scope of work includes the construction of a reinforced concrete curtain wall, structural repairs, and the installation of bird exclusion devices to prevent nesting. The project must adhere to strict environmental guidelines, including a Biological Opinion regarding the California red-legged frog and 401 Certification from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Board. Technical execution requires compliance with 2025 Standard Specifications and a Geotechnical Report dated May 30, 2025. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis by September 22, 2026. The award process incorporates specific preferences, including a small business preference of the lesser of 5 percent of the low bid or 50,000 dollars, and a preference for California-based companies. The contract establishes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise goal of 5 percent and requires bidders to certify that small business participation is Commercially Useful Function compliant. Quality assurance is stringent, requiring contractors to provide personnel with ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 certification and ensuring all materials meet specific pH and lead concentration standards. Performance is monitored through a CPM baseline schedule and weekly working days reports.