HSIP TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The City of Milpitas has issued a solicitation for the HSIP Traffic Safety Improvement Project, funded through a $2.064 million federal grant with a local match of $229,370, under the HSIP Cycle 12 federal-aid program. The project focuses on enhancing traffic safety by implementing systemic improvements across seventy-two signalized intersections and making targeted safety enhancements at three unsignalized intersections and a roadway segment with a history of severe incidents along McCarty Boulevard. The scope includes upgrading traffic signals by installing reflective backplates and Leading Pedestrian Intervals, adding signage, beacons, and daylighting at key unsignalized locations, and improving the safety of a problematic horizontal curve. Deliverables encompass conceptual and final construction drawings, environmental clearance following Section 106 of the NHPA, and strict adherence to California Building Code, ADA, Caltrans standards, and federal regulations, all coordinated with City staff and agencies. Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted, trade-off approach emphasizing execution plan (35%), company profile (30%), personnel qualifications (15%), compensation (10%), compliance and cover letter (5%), and references (5%). The solicitation requires proposers to submit comprehensive documentation including certifications for insurance, non-collusion, nondiscriminatory employment, and wage theft prevention, among others, although socioeconomic or size status self-certifications are not mandatory. Special contract requirements mandate security background checks for assigned personnel, insist on key personnel experience, limit proposers to a single submission, and include a piggyback clause allowing other public agencies to procure under this contract. Payment procedures follow local laws with approved invoices paid within 30 days, but specific payment office details are not provided. Packaging and marking requirements are minimal, focusing mainly on recycled content labeling. Inspection and acceptance are conducted onsite with both City oversight and contractor responsibilities, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards and environmental considerations. Overall, the contract aims to deliver impactful, federally compliant traffic safety improvements within a defined timeline, with thorough evaluation criteria ensuring selection of a qualified and capable project partner.