Front/Washington Signal Mod and Albatross/Washington HAWK

Solicitation K-27-2466-DBB-3 is a competitive bid issued by the City of San Diego's Public Works Department for traffic signal modifications at the Front Street and Washington Street intersection, as well as the Albatross/Washington HAWK system. The scope of work involves comprehensive infrastructure installation and upgrades, including the installation of new traffic poles, pull boxes, underground conduit, and vehicle detectors. Key technical upgrades include the implementation of controller model 2070LX with MAXTIME software, upgrading signal heads from 8 to 12 inches, transitioning streetlights to LED, and installing five-section heads for protected permissive turns. Additionally, the project requires the installation of accessible curb ramps, continental crosswalks, emergency vehicle preemption for all approaches, and the removal of existing poles and dual left turns on the southbound approach. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest Base Bid, provided the bidder is pre-qualified and meets self-performance requirements. Bidders must submit a 10 percent bid bond and provide a full list of subcontractors receiving more than 0.5 percent or 10,000 dollars of the total bid. Awarded contractors are required to provide faithful performance and payment bonds within 10 working days of the notice of intent. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to the 2024 Greenbook and Whitebook standards, prevailing wage laws, the Equal Pay and Equal Benefits Ordinances, and CARB off-road diesel regulations. All submissions must be completed electronically via the City's eBidding system by the November 17, 2026, deadline.