2026 Traffic Signal On-Call Contract

The City of Reno Public Works Department is soliciting bids on a 2026 Traffic Signal On-Call Contract (Contract Number F200032) for miscellaneous traffic signal repairs on a citywide, as-needed basis, with proposals due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via PlanetBids, and a virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams at 2:15 p.m. the same day.

Nevada Revised Statutes 338.01165 apprenticeship requirements apply; contractors must comply with prevailing-wage and apprenticeship-use rules. Bidders must hold a valid Nevada Contractor's License at time of bid submission. The contract requires payment of prevailing wages for Washoe County as established by the Nevada State Labor Commission, with a minimum 40-hour work week.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of traffic signal conduit, loops, pole bases, vehicle signal heads, pedestrian signal heads, controller cabinet bases, underground electrical services, and pull boxes. The contract includes approximately 14 bid items with quantities ranging from 5 to 25 units; however, all quantities are approximate for bid comparison purposes only and do not guarantee actual quantities to be completed.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, certified check, or cash with their proposal. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount, as well as comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $2 million per occurrence and Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits in Nevada and Employer's Liability limits of $1 million. Certified payroll must be submitted weekly through the City's LCPtracker program. Award is expected within 90 calendar days after bid opening; the successful bidder must execute the contract and provide required bonds and insurance within ten calendar days of award notification.