Replace Laminated Signs (EA 03-2N130)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 3 - Marysville/Sacramento, is undertaking the replacement of defective laminated signs across multiple highway locations in northern California, including segments of Interstate 5, Interstate 80, State Routes 51, 65, 99, 113, and Interstate 505 in Colusa, Glenn, Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Counties. The scope encompasses mobilization, removal of existing non-compliant signs from posts or overhead structures, installation of new laminated signs, and installation of new support posts where necessary, along with comprehensive traffic control measures and all incidental work required to complete the replacements within Caltrans right-of-way without the need for additional borrow or disposal operations. The project is executed under a streamlined process initiated by a Director’s Order and is classified as a categorical exclusion under both the National Environmental Policy Act (23 USC 326 and 23 CFR 771.117(c)(1) and (d)(1)) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Class 1(d) exemption under Public Resources Code Section 15301), eliminating the need for formal environmental permits or external agency coordination. Work is governed by Caltrans specifications for sign materials and installation, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site at each location. All project activities are scheduled to begin following approval on September 25, 2025, with no formal contract value, pricing details, or solicitation number published, indicating a direct administrative award under emergency or expedited authority. The work does not involve commercial shipments or packaging, and no military or federal packaging, preservation, or marking standards apply. Electronic execution is used for approvals, with key responsibilities held by Caltrans personnel including Jason Ammerman as the primary point of contact, Lisa Machado as Senior Environmental Planner, and Anthony Thurman as Project Manager. There are no identified contractors, offerors, or socioeconomic certifications in the documentation, as the action is an internal Caltrans operation. No delivery schedules, FOB terms, invoicing systems, or evaluation factors are specified, and no standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, special requirements, or representations from external vendors are present. The entire effort is focused on timely, compliant, and efficient sign replacement to ensure highway safety and regulatory adherence using existing Caltrans procedural frameworks.