Slab replacement, RHMA paving, modify signal and lighting systems.

The State of California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract No. 12-0R9704, a construction project on State Highway Route 5 in Orange County. The project scope extends from 0.1 mile south of the San Luis Rey overcrossing in San Clemente to 0.4 mile north of the Route 74/5 separation in San Juan Capistrano. Primary work includes slab replacement with specific texturing and stamping requirements, RHMA paving, and the modification of signal and lighting systems. Technical requirements include the installation of CIDH pile foundations for a new overhead sign on the I-5 off-ramp to Camino Las Ramblas and State Route 1, with all work adhering to established electrical and foundation standard plans. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis via the Bid Express website by 2:00 PM on December 1, 2026, accompanied by bidder security of at least 10 percent of the bid. Eligible contractors must hold a Class A license or a combination of Class C-12 and C-8 licenses. The project is subject to strict compliance with Build America Buy America standards, prevailing wage determinations for Orange County, and environmental regulations regarding the management of asbestos-containing materials and ADL-impacted soil. Performance will be tracked through weekly working days reports, with a targeted completion year of 2028. Small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation is encouraged, with specific submission deadlines for preference listings to avoid being deemed nonresponsive.