Reconstruct roadway and drainage system, & construct ADA facilities.

Solicitation 01-0C72U4, issued by the California Department of Transportation District 1, is a project to reconstruct the roadway and drainage system and construct ADA facilities on a State Highway in Mendocino County at Gualala, extending from Center Street to Ocean Drive. With an estimated cost of 6.8 million dollars, the scope includes the installation of new biking and walking paths with a target completion year of 2027. The project requires adherence to 2025 Standard Specifications and Plans, as well as strict compliance with environmental permits from the California Coastal Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Performance is subject to specific seasonal and timing constraints, including a prohibition of work at certain locations until January 2027 and a restriction that work within drainage channels may only occur between June 15 and October 15. The contractor must provide a baseline schedule and weekly working days reports. Key requirements include paying the higher of the DIR or US Secretary of Labor prevailing wage rates, adhering to Buy America standards for manufactured products, and meeting DVBE reporting obligations. Environmental protections are emphasized, requiring a 75 percent survival rate for riparian plantings and specific protocols for archaeological discoveries and the protection of migratory birds during vegetation removal.