HSIP Industrial Parkway / Ruus Road Intersection Improvements and Bicycle Set Aside Project

This contract encompasses two integrated HSIP Cycle 12 projects—H12-04-016 and H12-04-018—focused on safety and mobility enhancements at the high-injury intersection of Ruus Road and Industrial Parkway in Hayward, California. The primary objective of H12-04-016 is to implement a protected left-turn phase for the north and south approaches of the intersection, addressing critical safety concerns identified through warrant analysis. Concurrently, H12-04-018, a bicycle set-aside project, shifts focus from a previously planned protected bikeway along Ruus Road to the design and implementation of a protected intersection that accommodates bicyclists, aligning with the broader city goal of establishing Industrial Parkway as the central spine of a connected network of high-quality bikeways in the southern and western regions. This design also integrates pedestrian safety islands to house signal equipment, eliminating the need for separate infrastructure. The set-aside component further includes closing gaps in bike lanes along Amador Street and Soto Road through signage and striping modifications alone. The work requires the preparation of complete Plans, Specifications, and Estimates compliant with Caltrans, California MUTCD, and City of Hayward standards, encompassing civil, traffic signal, signing and striping, and utility coordination efforts, along with site surveys and bid and construction support. The contract is solicited under number 26-058 with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, and is managed by the City of Hayward’s Transportation Department, with primary contact through the Senior Transportation Engineer. Evaluation for award prioritizes price at 40%, followed by experience in similar projects (25%), technical project approach (25%), and references (10%), with award determined through a best-value trade-off analysis rather than a lowest-price approach. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the official procurement portal, formatted as a single PDF with required sections including price, technical approach, experience, and mandatory forms such as the Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and Form 1295 for contracts exceeding $150,000. Contractors must designate a primary service provider, obtain written approval for subcontracting, comply with state prevailing wage laws, and adhere to hazardous materials handling protocols, including submission of MSDS documentation. While the contract value is not specified, liquidated damages may apply for delays, and non-compliance can result in