SR-33 Pavement Preservation Project

The contract encompasses multi-asset pavement preservation work on State Route 33 in Ventura County, California, between post mile 6.3 and 13.49, covering the areas of Casitas Springs and Ojai. A key component of the project includes reconfiguring the roadway from five lanes to three lanes between post miles 8.45 and 9.12, with the addition of bike lanes on both sides of the road to enhance safety and non-motorized transportation access. The project is managed by Caltrans District 7 and is subject to strict environmental compliance requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act, with mitigation measures focused on air quality, noise, hazardous waste, biological resources, and greenhouse gas emissions. The contractor must adhere to Caltrans Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, including air quality controls such as limiting diesel equipment idling to five minutes, covering material loads, installing gravel track-out pads, and using low-sulfur fuel, while also complying with local regulations from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District. Noise must be kept below 86 dBA at 50 feet during nighttime hours, and construction involving potential impacts on nesting birds must be scheduled outside the February 1 to September 1 nesting season. The discovery of paleontological resources requires an immediate work stoppage within a 60-foot radius and notification of the Resident Engineer. The contract requires full implementation of a Water Pollution Control Program and proper handling of treated wood and electronic waste in accordance with Caltrans provisions. All construction activities are to be conducted with an emphasis on minimizing emissions, recycling materials, and using recycled water where feasible. Performance is expected to span approximately 530 days, though specific start and end dates are not defined. Inspection and acceptance of all work are the responsibility of Caltrans, with final authority vested in the Resident Engineer at the project site. No contract value, line-item pricing, or formal contract type is provided in the documentation, and no bidding or award criteria are outlined in the available materials. The point of contact for technical oversight is Christopher Laurel, Senior Environmental Scientist, and other key Caltrans personnel include the Resident Engineer and Project Manager for field administration. All submissions related to the project must be directed to Susan Tse Koo at Caltrans District 7 via email or mail, with the formal comment period ending June 27, 2025. The project is not subject to any military standards or federal acquisition regulation clauses, with all compliance driven by state and local environmental statutes and