14 locations in phoenix (T2050 hsip streetlights citywide)

The City of Phoenix is seeking bids for a comprehensive streetlight infrastructure improvement project involving 14 locations citywide, designated as Project No. ST85160015 and funded through the T2050 HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program). The procurement is a design-bid-build contract aimed at installing new roadway streetlights to enhance nighttime visibility and safety across various existing roadway segments. The project requires contractors to install galvanized steel streetlight poles ranging from 22'-0" to 41'-0" in height, complete conduit boring, install conductors and bond wires, implement traffic control devices, and provide an allowance for extra work and off-duty law enforcement support. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the City's Procurement Portal before 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with the Invitation for Bid (IFB) available starting August 28, 2025. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 am, both in-person and via Teams. The contract has a 900-calendar-day completion timeline, which includes lead time for obtaining materials, equipment, and necessary approvals.

The project is subject to federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and U.S. Department of Transportation DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Program guidelines. While no specific DBE goal has been established, the City of Phoenix is committed to providing equal opportunity and ensuring disadvantaged businesses can submit bids without discrimination. Bidders must provide a proposal guarantee of at least 10% of the total bid amount and comply with specific labor standards, equal employment opportunity requirements, and federal contract regulations. Interested contractors must register as vendors to access bid documents through the e-Procurement Portal. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder or reject all bids. Although specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves multiple bid items including streetlight installations, J-box installations, and potential waterline replacements, suggesting a significant infrastructure investment. Funding is federal-aid based, indicating potential substantial project value for the selected contractor.