Realign highway and add truck climbing lane.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract 02-0J71U4, a highway improvement project in Shasta County near Montgomery Creek. The scope of work involves realigning the highway and adding a truck climbing lane on Route 299, specifically from 0.1 mile west of Woodhill Drive to 1.0 mile west of Big Bend Road (Post Miles 57.5 to 59.0). Key construction deliverables include the installation of pavement structures, shoulder rumble strips, dike and guardrails, and various roadside and overhead signs, as well as modifications to sign illumination systems. The project has an estimated cost of 9 million dollars and requires bids to be submitted on a cost plus time basis, with a performance window between 85 and 120 working days. Bids must be submitted via the Bid Express website by 2:00 p.m. on November 5, 2026, and must include bidder security of at least 10 percent of the bid. The project is subject to strict environmental and safety regulations, including a 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement, Nationwide Permit No. 14, and specific safety classifications for the Potato Cut site, which is designated as Potentially Gassy with Special Conditions. Contractors must adhere to Buy America/Build America requirements for manufactured products and comply with California prevailing wage rates. Required documentation includes an In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List and evidence of DVBE quotes.