6B26001-MS 2026 Traffic Signal Cabinets

Invitation for Bid No. CIFB-2600052, issued by the City of Lawrence, Kansas, seeks a qualified contractor for Project No. 6B26001-MS to install new traffic signal controller cabinets and remove existing ones, specifically at 6th St and Folks. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing all necessary hardware such as poles, bases, junction boxes, wiring, signal heads, and detectors, as well as the setup and testing of emergency preemption equipment. All materials must comply with NEMA Standard No. TS-1 and the 1994 AASHTO Handbook for structural supports, with specific requirements for US-produced steel and ADA-compliant waterproof pedestrian pushbuttons. The project must be substantially completed by May 31, 2027, and requires the contractor to have an on-site representative holding an IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification at all times. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal by October 13, 2026, and must include a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total bid amount. Award decisions will be based on the lowest responsible bid, with required submissions including a statement of qualifications, a list of proposed equipment, and financial statements or evidence of pre-qualification with the Kansas Department of Transportation. Contract administration involves monthly progress payments at 95 percent of completed work, with a 5 percent retainage held until final acceptance. Final acceptance is contingent upon a successful final inspection by the City of Lawrence, including a punch list correction process and verification of strict cable labeling and bundling standards using waterproof materials.