Downtown Traffic Signal Design Project

The City of Bend is seeking proposals for the Downtown Traffic Signal Design Project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at modernizing and enhancing traffic signal infrastructure within the downtown area. The project involves developing detailed designs and cost estimates for replacing two traffic signals at the Franklin Street intersections with Wall Street and Bond Street, incorporating curb extensions, medians, and ADA-compliant ramps to improve safety and accessibility. Additionally, the project includes preparing a 30% design and cost estimate for replacing signals at the Oregon Avenue intersections, with potential features such as raised crossings or intersections to better accommodate pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The scope emphasizes upgrading traffic control equipment to meet evolving technological standards, including advanced controllers, detection systems, illumination, communication infrastructure, and safety features, all aimed at improving traffic flow and safety in the downtown core. The solicitation, identified as RFP 26-3312, was posted in October 2025 with a response deadline in November 2025, and is managed by the City of Bend under the NAICS code 334290, which pertains to traffic, signal, and street lighting equipment manufacturing. The project size is estimated between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Supporting documentation includes technical memoranda evaluating existing traffic signals and intersection safety, such as assessments of signals at NW Oregon Avenue and NW Wall Street, and analyses of the Hawthorne Avenue intersection with Bend Parkway, which support the need for infrastructure updates and safety improvements. The contract will be governed by a standard personal services agreement template, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, including ADA requirements and non-discrimination policies. The project aligns with broader city planning efforts to improve safety, connectivity, and mobility in Bend’s downtown area, with a focus on integrating modern traffic management technologies and infrastructure enhancements.