Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking a certified Small‑Business contractor to perform roadside rehabilitation and plant establishment along the I‑8 corridor in San Diego County. The scope includes erosion‑control (dry‑seed, hydroseed, fiber rolls, compost socks), invasive‑plant removal, seeding, hydromulching, compost application, and related traffic‑control measures, all to be completed within 230 working days. The contract is a Small‑Business Minor B award (maximum bid $484,000) with a single‑point electronic submission deadline of October 16 2026, 2:15 PM PDT. The successful bidder must hold a Class A license, provide a payment bond (if the award exceeds $25,000), and comply with a suite of Caltrans certifications (Buy‑America, ADA, Gen‑AI disclosure, sanctions, etc.).
• Scope – Erosion control, landscaping, roadside clearing, traffic‑control plan implementation, and related environmental‑health‑hazard indemnification.
• Budget – Estimated contract value $326,025 (well below the $484,000 ceiling).
• Requirements – Certified Small‑Business status, Class A contractor’s license, payment bond, insurance, and all listed forms (ADM‑1509, DES‑OE‑0102.4, etc.).
• Timeline – Quote submission deadline Oct 16 2026 2:15 PM; award expected within 30 days thereafter; work must be finished within 230 working days after award.