Replace concrete slab and base.

The contract solicitation 03-0N8204 issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is for the replacement of a concrete slab and base at the Pocket Road Overcrossing on Route 5 in Sacramento County, with construction scheduled to begin on January 30, 2025. The work scope includes paving with rubberized hot mix asphalt, tack coat application, cold planing, installation of retroreflective pavement markers, and thermoplastic striping in sizes 6" and 8", along with full compliance with Caltrans Standard Specifications (2025) and special provisions such as 5-1.20A and 6-1.03B. The estimated contract value is $476,778.50, based on the lowest submitted bid from GOEBEL CONSTRUCTION, INC., with no option quantities or maximum contract ceilings specified. All bidding and documentation must be submitted electronically through Caltrans' electronic bidding portal, and formal bid submission is due by May 20, 2026. Strong emphasis is placed on Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, requiring contractors to submit certified commitment and confirmation forms (DOT OCR-0004 and DOT OCR-0005) prior to bid opening and within four business days after, respectively. SBE subcontracting goals must be met, and unauthorized substitutions may result in bid rejection or contract penalties under California Government Code and Code of Regulations. Material sourcing from noncommercial locations requires a detailed local material plan, including lead and pH analyses certified by licensed professionals, with total lead concentrations not exceeding 80 mg/kg and pH above 5.0. Environmental compliance mandates submission of Environmental Product Declarations for asphalt and concrete via the DIME portal, as well as certification of compliance for in-use off-road diesel vehicles. All testing must be performed by SWRCB-ELAP-certified labs using EPA SW-846 methods, with chain-of-custody documentation and analytical results no older than one year. Electronic payroll records must be submitted via LCPtracker Pro, and coordination with adjacent projects is required for traffic control and lane closures. There are no federal FAR or DFARS clauses applied; the contract operates solely under state-specific Caltrans procedures and requirements.