SB Minor B / 10A2924 Replace existing signal heads In Stanislaus County

This contract, issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under solicitation number 10A2924, involves replacing existing traffic signal heads in Stanislaus County and is set aside for certified Small Business entities in accordance with section 2-1.05. The estimated project value is approximately $267,000, with a strict bid ceiling of $484,000 mandated by Public Contract Code 10105(b), beyond which bids will be rejected. Submissions must be made electronically via email; hard copies are expressly not accepted. Emphasis is placed on compliance with prevailing wage laws, Buy America provisions requiring U.S.-made steel and iron, environmental regulations, and coordination with railroad flagging requirements given the project's proximity to active railroad tracks. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary insurance, including Railroad Protective Liability and General Liability coverage, and must submit performance and payment bonds upon award. The scope of work encompasses construction and electrical activities related to traffic signal heads, including procurement, installation, and associated traffic control measures, to be completed within 25 working days following contract approval. Contractors must coordinate railroad access with a 30-day advance notice requirement and perform work in alignment with the 2025 Standard Specifications, MUTCD, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable state and federal regulations. Bids will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, focusing on responsiveness, form compliance, and price accuracy, without qualitative scoring of technical or past performance factors. The contract has various special requirements, including disclosure of any use of Generative AI tools as per Executive Order N-12-23, mandatory organic waste recycling if applicable, and certification of compliance with economic sanctions and ADA accessibility standards. Material deliveries must be accompanied by appropriate certificates of compliance with tracking identifiers to support asset management, and inspection and acceptance are conducted onsite by the Department. The contractor must submit detailed schedules, environmental and materials documentation, and provide assurance of compliance with wage requirements and contract terms throughout the performance period.