Modifying changeable message sign systems.

This contract calls for the modification of existing changeable (variable) message sign systems on a Caltrans corridor in Stanislaus County. The work will likely include engineering design, removal of obsolete hardware, installation of new electronic sign modules, wiring, software integration, testing, and final commissioning. The project is modest in size (~$0.5 M) and requires a contractor with a California Class A or Class C‑10 license, comfortable with electronic bidding and short preparation timelines. • Estimated contract value: $490,000 • Required licenses: California Class A or Class C‑10 (Electrical) • Scope: design, retrofit, electrical installation, software updates, testing of variable‑message signs • Timeline: bid documents released 30 Mar 2026, bids open 23 Apr 2026 (≈10 working‑day preparation window) • Location: Stanislaus County, near Tracy, CA