Modify the existing traffic control signals.

The California Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 07-381404 for the modification of existing traffic control signals on a State Highway in Los Angeles County, specifically at Del Amo Boulevard in the City of Torrance. With an estimated project cost of 780,000 dollars, the scope of work includes modifying signal and lighting systems, implementing temporary signal systems, and installing thermoplastic crosswalks and pavement markings with enhanced wet night visibility. The project also requires the establishment of traffic control systems, construction area signs, and temporary pedestrian access routes, as well as the development of a lead compliance plan and a water pollution control program. Contractors must hold either a Class A or Class C-10 license and adhere to prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Performance must begin within 180 days of contract approval, with a 72-hour notice required prior to starting job site activities. Key technical requirements include compliance with MIL-STD-810G for cellular routers and strict marking and identification standards for temporary steel barrier segments. Quality control measures involve source inspection of equipment enclosures and specific testing for cables and concrete compressive strength. Payment is managed through the Department's prompt payment monitoring system, requiring subcontractors to be paid within seven days of progress payments. The solicitation also emphasizes Buy America requirements for furnished materials and includes specific submittal preferences for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and small businesses.