SR-86 and 81st Ave Signal Installation

Caltrans District 8 is proposing infrastructure improvements at the intersection of State Route 86 and 81st Avenue in Riverside County, California, to enhance traffic safety and operational efficiency. The project includes installing a traffic signal and associated lighting system, deploying warning flashing beacons, removing existing stop signs, replacing concrete dikes, and realigning left-turn lanes within the state right-of-way at PM R2.5 to R4.5 on SR-86. This work is classified as a minor modification with no expansion of use and qualifies for a categorical exemption under California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1(c), Section 15301, which permits such improvements without requiring a full environmental impact report. The project was posted as a forecast on November 17, 2025, and a Notice of Exemption was signed the same day by Malisa Lieng, Senior Environmental Scientist with Caltrans District 8. No federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses apply, as this is a state-led initiative without federal funding or contracting mechanisms, and no formal solicitation, contract number, pricing details, or award criteria have been published. Contract administration responsibilities remain with Caltrans District 8, with Malisa Lieng serving as the primary point of contact. The place of performance is specifically within the SR-86 corridor in Riverside County, and while the project scope is clearly defined, there is no stated period of performance, delivery schedule, invoicing method, payment office, or accounting codes provided in the available documentation. No evaluation factors, source selection criteria, offeror representations, or special contract requirements such as security clearances or organizational conflict provisions are included, reflecting the project’s status as an environmental-exempt, state-funded minor improvement under Caltrans authority.