Description
The California Department of Transportation is soliciting qualified small‑business contractors to replace existing high‑pressure sodium (HPS) soffit luminaires with LED units in the SB I‑15 tunnel segment located in San Diego County. The work is a lump‑sum, unit‑price contract valued at approximately $374 K and must be completed within 20 working days after award. Bidders must submit an electronic price‑quote by the deadline, provide required certifications (small‑business, civil‑rights, DVBE encouragement), and secure a payment bond if the bid exceeds $25 K. The contract includes associated traffic‑control, water‑pollution control, and environmental compliance items, and all materials must meet Buy‑America requirements.
• Replace 84 daytime and 19 nighttime HPS soffit luminaires with specified 400 W and 150 W LED units.
• Provide all associated electrical wiring, connectors, and expansion‑anchor installations per Caltrans specifications.
• Comply with traffic‑control, water‑pollution, and environmental‑health‑hazard indemnity clauses; submit required forms (DVBE summary, subcontractor list, etc.) with the bid.
• No bid bond required; payment bond required for bids > $25 K; award expected within 30 days of bid opening.