Robertson Street Signalization Project

The Robertson Street Signalization Project in Santa Cruz, California, entails the replacement of an existing all-way stop control at the intersection of Soquel Drive and Robertson Street with a modern traffic signal system designed to enhance safety and traffic efficiency. Work includes installing exclusive left-turn lanes with new pavement striping, reconstructing curb, gutter, and sidewalk features, and integrating advanced traffic management technologies such as an Adaptive Signal System and Transit Signal Priority for Santa Cruz METRO buses. The project also involves laying fiber optic cabling, installing conduit systems and pull boxes, and ensuring all infrastructure meets Caltrans Standard Specifications 2025 and other applicable state and local codes including the National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, ADA, and State Fire Marshal regulations. The contract is administered by the County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure Division of Public Works, with performance required at the designated intersection, and the work must be completed within 70 working days beginning 15 calendar days after contract approval or site mobilization, whichever comes first. The solicitation, identified by number 20260717008 and posted on July 20, 2026, requires electronic submission via the OpenGov portal with a deadline of August 13, 2026, and awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. While no formal federal acquisition clauses from the FAR are incorporated, the contract includes state and local requirements such as licensing, bonding, insurance with minimum liability limits and A.M. Best ratings, compliance with prevailing wage laws through certified payroll reporting via LCPtracker Pro, and stringent inspection and acceptance protocols conducted on-site by the County. Contractors must adhere to non-collusion, debarment, and equal employment opportunity certifications, and all subcontractors are held to the same standards. The County is the sole authority for inspection, testing, and acceptance, with rejected work to be corrected or removed at the contractor’s expense. No contract value is specified in the available data, and while federal funding references appear, no AAC, TAS, or ACRN identifiers are provided; invoicing is processed electronically through the County’s C-MIS system without reliance on federal portals like WAWF.