Permanent Traffic Signal at Canal Road/Wharf Parkway East/Money Bayou Drive

Solicitation 2026-0829 issued by the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, seeks a qualified contractor to convert a traffic signal at the intersection of Canal Road and Wharf Parkway East/Money Bayou Drive from temporary poles to permanent hardware. The scope of work includes removing existing poles, constructing new signal pole foundations, installing permanent poles, and transferring existing equipment. The project must be completed within 270 calendar days, with work commencing within ten days of the Notice to Proceed. Technical requirements include ADA-compliant pedestrian pushbuttons and sidewalk ramps, and all work must adhere to federal and state environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA and ADEM standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive qualified contractor, subject to the approval of the City's Project Engineer. Bidders must submit sealed electronic bids via the eProcurement portal by September 10, 2026. For bids exceeding 100,000 dollars, a bid bond of at least 5 percent is required, and the winning contractor must provide performance and labor and materials bonds. Payment is based on monthly estimates of work completed, with a 2.5 percent retainage held until 100 percent completion. Final acceptance is contingent upon the owner and the maintaining agency's approval of the operational traffic control units.