Traffic Signal and Lighting System at the Intersection of Calloway Drive and Etchart Road

Solicitation 25PWTE02, issued by the Public Works Department of the City of Bakersfield, California, is for the installation of a traffic signal and lighting system at the intersection of Calloway Drive and Etchart Road. The scope of work includes the demolition of existing improvements, installation of ADA ramps, concrete sidewalks, median curbs, and curb and gutters, as well as the removal of roadside signs and the application of new traffic stripes and pavement markings. The contractor is responsible for providing signal standards, mast arms, and connection hardware, while the City will furnish overhead mast arm mounted street name signs and mounting brackets. Key technical requirements include adherence to 2023 State Standard Plans, Caltrans 2010 standards, and specific MIL-STD-883 mechanical vibration testing for modules. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and applicants must hold a valid Class A and/or Class C-10 Contractor's License. Bidders are required to provide a 10 percent bid bond and submit a signed noncollusion affidavit. The contractor must comply with California Labor Code requirements regarding prevailing wages, worker's compensation certification, and trench safety. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for all field on-site cable connections, wire harnesses, and software programming for the EVP system, which must be performed by a qualified manufacturer technician. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Division of the City of Bakersfield by the deadline of November 19, 2026.