10 locations in phoenix (hawk signal)

The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department is seeking competitive bids for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project involving the installation of HAWK (High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk) signals at 10 distinct locations throughout Phoenix, Arizona. The project, identified by Federal Aid No. PHX-0(369)D and ADOT TRACS No. T0361 01C, is a Design-Bid-Build contract focused on improving nighttime visibility and pedestrian safety through new roadway streetlight installations. Key deliverables include comprehensive infrastructure improvements at each location, such as concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, truncated domes, pavement replacement, and signal equipment installation across Districts 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8. The bid documents require detailed technical specifications for foundation and equipment installation, wiring, ramp details, and striping. Critical procurement dates include bid document availability on September 11, 2025, a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 23, 2025, at 10:30 am (both in-person and via Microsoft Teams), and bid submissions due by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through the City's Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 8.18%, with specific provisions to provide fair opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. Bidders must comply with federal requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, U.S. Department of Transportation DBE Program regulations, and Buy America steel and iron material requirements. Contractors will be required to submit various documentation, including DBE participation affidavits, certificates of compliance, and detailed payroll records. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder and may reject all bids if deemed appropriate. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project is federally funded and subject to strict labor standards, equal employment opportunity regulations, and potential compliance audits. Successful bidders must demonstrate capabilities in streetlight and pedestrian signal installation, ability to meet federal wage requirements, and commitment to workforce diversity and training.