Opportunity
California eProcure #11A4415
Caltrans San Diego Traffic Census System Upgrade – Controllers, Counters, Solar, and Communications (Small Business Set-Aside)
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
11A4415
NAICS
238210, 237130
This opportunity from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeks certified small business contractors for a comprehensive upgrade of traffic census systems in San Diego County. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), under the California State Transportation Agency - Division of Procurement and Contracts, Office 2 - Scope of Work: - Installation of Model 334LS controller cabinets (3 units) - Installation of Q-Free Hi-Trac automatic traffic counters (TMU4 and EMU3 models) - Installation of lithium-ion batteries (12 units), solar panels (3 units, 100W minimum), and battery charger controllers (3 units) - Installation of communication switches (3 units; Ubiquiti, Comnet, or Antaira models) - Installation of cellular routers (3 units; Cradlepoint IBR900-1200M, Advantech ICR-3241W-1ND, or Sierra Airlink MP70) - Installation of remote power management units (3 units; NetBooter, iBootBar, or Minuteman models) - Installation of Type A inductive loop detectors (24 units) and 6,120 feet of Type B loop detector lead-in cable - Additional items: patch cables, pull boxes, conduit and fittings, grounding electrodes, battery cables, antenna brackets - Reinstallation of communication systems and solar power systems - OEMs and Vendors Highlighted: - Q-Free (Hi-Trac traffic counters) - Cradlepoint, Advantech, Sierra Wireless (cellular routers) - Ubiquiti, Comnet, Antaira (communication switches) - NetBooter, iBootBar, Minuteman (remote power management) - Notable Requirements: - Project is set aside for certified Small Businesses - Maximum bid: $484,000; estimated value: $305,000 - Contractor must hold General Engineering (A) or Electrical (C-10) license - Warranty requirements: 3 years for ATC devices, 1–5 years for batteries, 20 years for solar panels, 3 years for communication devices - All work must be completed within 122 working days - Submittals and approvals required prior to installation - Locations: - Work performed on State Highways 94, 67, and 78 in San Diego County - Delivery and staging at Caltrans District 11 facilities in San Diego and Santee - Contracting office in Sacramento
Description
This solicitation is for a Small Business Minor B contract to install a controller cabinet, controller, and Type A loop detector in San Diego County. The work includes replacing the foundation, pad, and solar power system, as well as reinstalling the communication system. The contract requires the contractor to be a certified Small Business and bids over $484,000 will be rejected. Payment bonds and insurance are required at the time of award for the low bidder.