18th Street Street Lighting

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Department is requesting bids for the 18th Street Street Lighting project (Project #27-6018), which involves installation of street light poles, conduits, and wiring, with electronic bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT. Respondents must hold a California Class "C-10" Electrical Contractors License.

The estimated bid value is $253,800 on a lump-sum basis. Project performance is expected to commence in December 2026 and conclude by April 2027, with a duration of 40 working days. The project scope includes street light poles, conduits, wiring, and related luminaire installation. Bidders must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Ownership Affidavit, and a Baseline Construction Schedule as part of the proposal package. A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount is required; performance and payment bonds are not required. Liquidated damages are set at $3,600 per day.

Electronic submission through the PlanetBids vendor portal is mandatory. Original hard copies of bid bonds and notarized affidavits must be delivered to the Public Works Agency at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701 by close of business on the deadline date or the next business day. An online Q&A period is available with a deadline of September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT; no in-person pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Award decisions will follow City Council consideration, with results updated on PlanetBids after the bid deadline.