RFP for Civilian Traffic Control Services (REBID)

The City of Cambridge is soliciting proposals for Civilian Traffic Control Services under solicitation number COC-RFP-FY26-30707A. This as-needed contract is for an initial term of one year, with two optional one-year renewals, and has an anticipated funding limit of 100,000 dollars. The selected vendor will provide traffic control services throughout Cambridge, Massachusetts, typically during business hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though the contractor must maintain the capacity to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The contract is managed by the Cambridge Police Department, and the award will be granted to a single responsive proposer based on a composite rating of qualifications, experience, personnel training, references, and price. Qualified proposers must demonstrate at least three consecutive years of experience providing similar services in Massachusetts and ensure all personnel hold current Mass Flagger and OSHA certifications. Compliance with various municipal and state mandates is required, including the Cambridge Living Wage Ordinance, the City's CORI Policy for background checks, and specific Truck Safety Ordinance regulations regarding safety decals and under-ride guards for large vehicles. Additionally, contractors must provide necessary insurance naming the City as an additional named insured and submit a non-collusion statement and wage theft prevention certification. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal no later than 11:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026.