Modify existing message sign systems.

This Caltrans solicitation calls for the modification, repair, and upgrade of existing variable‑message sign (VMS) systems across five California counties. The contractor will replace or refurbish sign components, update hardware/software, and ensure compliance with current highway signage standards. Work must be completed within a short, 35‑day execution window after award, making rapid mobilization and experienced crews essential. • Scope: Electrical and mechanical upgrades to VMS units (sign panels, controllers, power supplies, communications). • Geography: Sites in El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, and Sutter Counties (multiple locations). • Value: Estimated contract amount $850,000; medium‑scale project requiring Class A or Class C‑10 licensing. • Schedule: Bid package posted 13 Apr 2026, bid due 7 May 2026, 35 working‑day construction period. • Requirements: Contractor must hold appropriate California construction licenses and be capable of rapid deployment across dispersed sites.