Engineering and Traffic Surveys Supporting the Town's Speed Limits to Continue Radar Enforcement

The Town of Los Gatos, through its Parks and Public Works agency, is soliciting proposals for solicitation number 27-004 to conduct engineering and traffic surveys across 65 designated roadway segments and all existing school zones. The primary objective is to renew the surveys supporting prima facie speed limits to ensure continued legal radar enforcement in compliance with the California Vehicle Code and AB 382. The selected consultant, who must be a California-licensed Professional Engineer qualified in traffic engineering, will perform speed data collection on 31 high-volume segments using radar and 34 low-volume segments using 24-hour mechanical counters. The scope also requires a review of three years of accident history, field checks of each segment, and the delivery of a final engineering report in searchable PDF format containing 85th-percentile speeds and a speed-limit recommendation matrix. The contract is for a one-year term beginning in January 2027 with no option for renewal. Proposers must submit electronic bids by November 27, 2026, and will be evaluated through a two-phase process consisting of a pass/fail responsiveness check followed by a 100-point scoring system based on qualifications, work plan, price, and references. Awardees must maintain significant insurance coverage, including 2 million dollars in general liability, 1 million dollars in automobile liability, and 1 million dollars in professional liability. The agreement includes strict non-discrimination requirements with potential liquidated damages of 100 dollars per day for non-compliance and allows for termination by either party with 15 days written notice. Payment is structured as monthly invoicing with net 30-day terms.