Gompers Prep 47th St Safety Enhancement

The Gompers Prep 47th St Safety Enhancement project, solicitation number K-27-2514-DBB-3, is a construction contract issued by the City of San Diego Public Works Department. The project focuses on safety improvements along 47th Street between Hilltop Drive and Market Street, specifically involving the installation of two advance school warning flashing beacons with streetlights at the intersection of 47th Street and Craigie Street and near Gompers Preparatory Academy. Additionally, the scope includes installing a new traffic signal interconnect and upgrading the traffic signal at 47th Street and Hilltop Drive to include northbound and southbound left-turn phasing. The work encompasses all necessary civil, electrical, and traffic signal improvements, including curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, and pavement striping, with an estimated construction cost of $1,090,000.00. This is a lump sum contract with unit price provisions and a completion timeline of 240 working days. Bidders must hold A or C-10 licensing and comply with the Project Labor Agreement, prevailing wage rates, and CARB off-road diesel fueled fleet regulations. Required insurance includes a $10,000,000 general annual aggregate limit and $5,000,000 per occurrence. Bids are due by November 19, 2026, via PlanetBids and must include a 10% bid bond and various certifications regarding business interests and debarment. The project emphasizes Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) and Emerging Local Business Enterprise (ELBE) participation, with specific evaluation criteria to ensure these entities perform commercially useful functions.