VEN-126 Highway Maintenance Project

Caltrans is proposing a highway maintenance project on State Route 126 in Ventura County, spanning from post miles 20.0 to R22.7, aimed at enhancing roadway safety through targeted infrastructure improvements. The scope includes cold planing 0.15 foot of existing asphalt concrete pavement followed by a rubberized hot mix asphalt overlay, removal and replacement of pavement striping and electrical loops, replacement of damaged flexible delineators in the Class IV separated bikeway, application of green conflict zone striping, installation of roadside warning signs, addition of reflective back plates to signal heads at seven intersections, performance of pavement digouts, and installation of shoulder backing. All work is confined within the existing Caltrans right-of-way, with no new right-of-way acquisition or utility relocations required. The project is classified as a forecast and is identified by Federal-Aid Project Number 0726000125 and CE Number 202605003, with no formal solicitation or contract number issued. No pricing data, CLINs, or contract value is available, indicating the document serves as a planning notice rather than an active procurement. Environmental and regulatory compliance form the cornerstone of project execution, with strict adherence to state and federal guidelines mandated. Work must conform to VCAPCD Fugitive Dust Rule 55 and Rule 74.2 for dust and VOC emissions control, comply with noise limits of 86 dBA at 50 feet during nighttime hours, and implement stormwater Best Management Practices. Biological protections require pre-construction burrowing owl surveys and a 500-foot buffer around active habitats, with work suspended if owls are detected. Cultural resources protection mandates an immediate work stoppage upon discovery of artifacts and consultation with a qualified archaeologist. A Lead Compliance Plan is required for handling lead-containing stripe residue, with all hazardous waste disposed of at certified Class 1 facilities and disturbed soil prohibited from off-site removal. Greenhouse gas mitigation must align with Caltrans’ GHG Reduction Measures Toolbox. All activities must occur within the roadway prism, with debris removed post-construction. Environmental documentation, including the CEQA/NEPA Determination Form and Environmental Commitment Record, serves as the primary compliance mechanism, with project oversight vested in Caltrans officials including the Senior Environmental Planner and Project Manager. The project is not subject to standard FAR contract clauses, instead relying on project-specific provisions and references to 23 USC 326, 23 USC