Front/Washington Signal Mod And Albatross/Washington Hawk

The City of San Diego is soliciting construction services for the Front/Washington Signal Mod and Albatross/Washington HAWK project, with an estimated construction cost of $1,260,000.00. The scope of work includes traffic signal modifications at the intersection of Front St and Washington St, featuring the installation of a new 2070LX controller, LED streetlight upgrades, modified striping for permissive turns, new poles, pull boxes, accessible curb ramps, and ethernet switch communication upgrades. The project must be completed within 328 working days and requires contractors to hold A or C10 licensing. Work must adhere to the 2024 Whitebook, 2021 City of San Diego Standard Drawings, 2025 Caltrans specifications, and the 2026 CA MUTCD. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the PlanetBids system. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and reliable bidder based on the base bid, provided they meet all responsiveness requirements, including performing at least 50 percent of the base bid work with their own organization. Bidders must submit a bid security of at least 10 percent for bids exceeding $250,000 and comply with state prevailing wage rates and a Project Labor Agreement. The project also emphasizes the use of certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) and Emerging Local Business Enterprises (ELBE). Award is contingent upon the submission of performance and payment bonds, insurance certificates, and compliance with the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleet Regulation.