Olympics Ready Intelligent Transportation Systems (Its) Engineering Design Services

The City of Carson is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide professional design services for the Olympics Ready Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Project, aimed at upgrading traffic signal infrastructure across five major corridors surrounding Dignity Health Sports Park in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The consultant will assess current conditions, design a high-speed communications network architecture, and deliver comprehensive Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for approximately 38 signalized intersections, incorporating modern ITS technologies to enhance system reliability, operational efficiency, and traffic management capabilities. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, as a single PDF package not exceeding 20 pages, with a separate PDF cost file, and must include mandatory certifications such as affidavits against collusion and discrimination, debarment compliance, labor code adherence, and a completed W-9 form. Award will be determined through a trade-off process, prioritizing technical merit over cost, with qualifications and experience weighted at 35%, project management and schedule at 30%, and understanding of scope and approach at 25%, while cost is only 5% and references at 5%. The contract is for professional services under municipal procurement guidelines and does not follow federal FAR clauses, instead using internal municipal contract sections. Performance will occur across multiple field locations in Carson, California, with critical testing conducted at the LA County Traffic Signal Shop in Los Angeles. Deliverables include the Device Schedule and Equipment Matrix, Engineering Opinion of Probable Cost, and an Equipment Testing and Acceptance Plan, all governed by Caltrans Standard Specifications, California MUTCD, and industry standards such as ASTM D4956 and IES LM-79/80. Acceptance requires successful completion of field testing covering communications throughput, latency, VLAN routing, camera performance, redundancy, and system recovery. The City will evaluate proposals based on demonstrated expertise, clear project management timelines, innovative solutions to risks, and proven track records with public agencies, with award anticipated within 90 days of bid opening. The Contract Administrator, Ian Holst, and Procuring Contracting Officer, Josilla Togiola, will oversee contract execution, with monthly invoicing submitted for labor, materials, equipment, and reimbursable expenses, subject to Finance Director approval. Extensions to the schedule are permissible up to 180 days cumulative but require formal approval. No specific contract type is defined, but