RHMA, HMA, and concrete barrier.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract 03-2J2004, a highway construction project located in Sacramento County near Rio Vista on Route 12, spanning from 0.1 mile east of Route 160 to the Mokelumne River Bridge. The scope of work primarily involves the installation of Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (RHMA), Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), and concrete barriers. Key deliverables include the application of 19,000 tons of Type A HMA and 25,400 tons of gap-graded RHMA, the installation of 21,600 linear feet of Type 60M concrete barrier, and various drainage and traffic control improvements. The project also requires the management of lead-containing residue from grinding and cold planing. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express website by 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Proposals must be on a cost-plus-time basis with a performance period between 155 and 220 working days and must include bidder's security of at least 10 percent. Eligible contractors must hold either a Class A or C-12 license. The contract mandates compliance with Buy America/Build America requirements, prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations, and specific quality standards, including MASH Test Level 3 for temporary barrier systems. Additionally, the project emphasizes socioeconomic participation through requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) quotes and small business preferences.