Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeks a qualified contractor to provide full‑service crosswalk marking work—removing existing faded markings, cleaning and preparing pavement, and applying new high‑visibility thermoplastic “ladder” style markings—in Merced and Tuolumne Counties. The effort encompasses all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required to complete the work in accordance with Caltrans specifications, including reflective bead installation and optional exit‑ramp reflectors. The contract is set‑aside for small‑business, micro‑business, or DVBE firms and carries a maximum ceiling of $484,000, with a one‑year performance period. Bids must be submitted by the final deadline of August 19, 2026.
• Scope: Remove, clean, and replace crosswalk pavement markings on designated state highway segments in Merced and Tuolumne Counties.
• Requirements: Valid Class A General Engineering CSLB license, current DIR registration, small‑business/DVBE certification, prevailing‑wage compliance (if price > $15,000), payment bond (if price > $25,000), insurance, certified payroll, and organic‑waste recycling compliance.
• Timeline: Questions due June 23 2026; final quote submission due August 19 2026; award expected early July 2026; contract performance for one year ending June 30 2027.