FY2026-27 TRAFFIC SIGNAL REHABILITATION

The contract titled FY2026-27 TRAFFIC SIGNAL REHABILITATION under solicitation number 10209-1 is a public works project issued by the Public Works Department of the City of Newport Beach, California, with a bid deadline of August 27, 2026. The scope includes traffic signal rehabilitation and modification at two intersections, installation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon, two dynamic message signs, electrical conduit for a parking occupancy sign, and other work as detailed in Plan T-6089-S. All bids must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by 10:00 AM on the due date, with the original sealed bidder’s bond delivered physically to the City Clerk’s Office prior to bid opening. Late submissions will not be accepted, and the City assumes no liability for technical failures affecting electronic submissions. Bidders must hold a valid California State Contractor’s License, possess an A.M. Best financial rating of A- or higher, be authorized by a qualified surety, and maintain minimum insurance coverage including $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate for commercial general liability, as well as $2 million in umbrella/excess liability. Performance and payment bonds are required upon award. Work must be completed within 100 consecutive working days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed and is subject to strict inspection and acceptance criteria per Caltrans, NEMA, and city-specific standards, including full testing of fiber optics, LED signals, loop detectors, and dynamic message signs. Equipment must be new, manufacturer-approved, properly tagged with identifying information, and submitted with approved as-built drawings. All materials must be inspected and accepted by the City’s Engineer before use or final payment. The contractor must maintain general liability coverage for ten years post-completion, name the City as an additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage, waive subrogation rights against the City, and prohibit subcontractors from using self-insured retentions without prior approval. Contract assignment or change in control exceeding specified thresholds requires written City approval. Award is expected to be based on lowest responsive bid that meets all mandatory technical and compliance requirements, consistent with a likely LPTA methodology. No detailed pricing data is provided in the released documents, and the contract value remains unspecified.