Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration - 2026/2027 (MI 2658)

The City of Thousand Oaks, California, is soliciting bids for the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration project (MI 2658), solicitation number 2025/2026-39. The scope of work involves the surface preparation, painting, and maintenance of traffic signal poles, streetlight poles, mast arms, and signal heads across various intersections, as well as the installation of 2,384 linear feet of retroreflective tape on 169 backplates. The project must be completed within 100 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a maximum of five days allowed for weather-related delays. All work must adhere to stringent standards, including the Greenbook, Caltrans, MUTCD, and various international and national building and electrical codes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key compliance requirements include mandatory DIR registration, California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for off-road diesel vehicle use, and certification under the Iran Contracting Act. Bidders must provide detailed cost breakdowns for mobilization, painting at 13 specific locations, retroreflective tape installation, and traffic control. The contractor is responsible for all safety protocols, including the assignment of a competent person for excavations and the implementation of a site-specific fire protection plan. Inspection and acceptance will occur at both the place of manufacture and the project sites within Thousand Oaks.