Oak Valley and Palm Avenue Traffic Signals (CIP R25-07)

The City of Beaumont is soliciting bids for the complete signalization and installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Oak Valley Parkway under solicitation number 20260715001, with proposals due by August 13, 2026, via the PlanetBids portal. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing traffic signal poles, mast arms, LED signal heads, controllers, cabinets, a battery backup system, and an Emergency Vehicle Preemption system, along with traffic loops, striping, paving, signage, median modifications, and landscaping. The contractor must coordinate with utility providers including SCE, Verizon, Spectrum, and Frontier to remove overhead utilities and SCE poles. All equipment must comply with Caltrans Standard Specifications, the California MUTCD, NFPA 70, ASTM D4956-95, and County Standard No. 1202, with LED modules requiring ETL Verified labeling and moisture resistance certified to MIL-STD-810F Method 506.4. The project demands strict adherence to environmental controls, including SWPPP implementation by a qualified developer, erosion and sediment control training for all personnel, and prohibition of material storage within the right-of-way. The contract requires pre-approval of all equipment and materials submittals prior to notice to proceed, with four hard-copy wiring diagrams submitted in English on 34” x 22” paper. Monthly progress meetings and a three-week look-ahead schedule are mandatory, and a five-year manufacturer warranty is required for all LED components. Operational testing must demonstrate 15 consecutive days of fault-free performance for each of two cycles before final acceptance by the City’s Engineer. No formal contract type, estimated value, or payment details are specified in the solicitation, though payment will be made against unit prices based on certified measurements. The City retains sole authority for inspection, acceptance, and termination, with work subject to suspension without time extension for noncompliance with pollution control or safety requirements. The contractor must ensure all signal components, including the conflict monitor unit, are verified prior to activation, and all markings on modules must include permanent orientation indicators, lot numbers, and manufacturing dates. No federal contract clauses, socioeconomic requirements, or corporate certifications are stipulated, and the solicitation does not include evaluation factors, award criteria, or option clauses.