SB Minor B 10A2976 - Replace Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) System - San Joaquin County

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for contract 10A2976 to replace the Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) and Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTV) on Route 99 in San Joaquin County, near Manteca. The scope of work includes the installation and modification of conduits, cables, enclosures, poles, cellular routers, cameras, remote processing units, and various sensors for weather, visibility, wind speed, and temperature. The project requires a five-year manufacturer's replacement warranty and strict adherence to the 2025 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. Acceptance is contingent upon rigorous testing, including factory and field calibration of sensors and a five-day RPU data collection period. This is a Small Business Minor B set-aside; the prime contractor must be a certified Small Business and possess either a Class A or an applicable Class C license. Bids must be submitted via email to [email hidden], and any bid exceeding $484,000.00 will be rejected. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Required documentation at the time of award includes certificates of insurance, a payment bond if the bid exceeds $25,000, and a Postconsumer-Content Certification. Payment is handled via itemized invoices, with a 25 percent withholding penalty if final utilization reports are missing. Contractors must also comply with Build America Buy America requirements and ADA standards.