SB Minor B 05A2932 / Culvert Repair, San Luis Obispo County

This contract solicitation, identified as 05A2932 and issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is a Small Business Minor B price quote invitation for culvert repair work in San Luis Obispo County. It mandates that bidders be certified Small Businesses under section 2-1.05, with bids limited to a maximum of $461,000 as per Public Contract Code 10105(b), above which bids shall be rejected. While there is no formal Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, bidders are encouraged to include DVBE participation. Bid submissions must be electronic via email; physical copies are not accepted. Upon award, low bidders must provide payment bonds and insurance. The contract emphasizes compliance with California civil rights laws, organic waste recycling requirements for substantial waste generation, and adherence to environmental and safety standards. The scope of work includes extensive culvert repairs and related construction tasks such as traffic control, water pollution control, clearing and grubbing, asphalt removal, concrete work, and culvert cleaning and lining, with an approximate project magnitude near $400,000. Pricing is broken down into unit costs for specific bid items, including traffic signage and construction activities. The award methodology is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), where technical compliance is a threshold and contracts are awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Performance standards require conformance to relevant ASTM and state specifications, including MASH Test Level 3 for temporary barrier systems, detailed inspection and acceptance standards for treated wood waste, concrete, and steel materials, and strict packaging, marking, and preservation protocols aligned with California Health & Safety codes. Contract administration stipulates submission of fully itemized invoices in triplicate referencing the contract and Caltrans, with payment processing relying on the submission of a Payee Data Record. The contract includes special provisions imposing requirements related to nondiscrimination, certification against involvement with sanctioned Russian entities, and indemnification for environmental risks encountered during work. Holiday lane closure restrictions, electronic signature acceptance, and the prohibition of paper bids further define procedural components. Bidder certifications must include small business status and adherence to civil rights and prompt payment laws, with all forms and documents submitted electronically via the Cal eProcure platform by the specified deadline. Contract performance will occur at the jobsite in San Luis Obispo, with inspections overseen by Caltrans engineers responsible for quality assurance and compliance with the contract’s technical and regulatory standards.