Arabia Street And Dr. Carreon Blvd. Signal And Sidewalk Improvements, Phase I Project

The City of Indio is soliciting bids for Project No. ST2501, the Arabia Street and Dr. Carreon Blvd. Signal and Sidewalk Improvements, Phase I. This public works project involves the installation of a fully actuated traffic signal system, including controllers, cabinets, wireless communication equipment, and video detection, integrated with the CVAG CV Sync Smart Region Program. Additional infrastructure work includes reconstructing curb ramps at all four corners, installing new sidewalks, replacing cross gutters across Arabia Street, reconstructing a driveway north of Dr. Carreon Boulevard, and implementing signing and striping improvements. The project has an engineer's cost estimate of 917,000 dollars and a completion timeline of 90 working days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation based on financial standing, general competency, and a minimum of three consecutive years of relevant experience. Bidders must be licensed and registered with the DIR and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Required security includes a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total bid, with performance and payment bonds of 100 percent required upon award, and a one-year warranty or maintenance bond prior to final acceptance. Technical compliance requires adherence to the 2021 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, FTA Buy America regulations for specific hardware, and oversight by an ISA Certified Arborist for root pruning operations. Bids must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by the September 2026 deadline.