CDBG ADA Push Buttons Upgrades

The City of Pasadena, Department of Public Works is requesting bids on ADA accessible pedestrian signal push buttons, control units, and appurtenant items under Project ID 2026-IFB-MS-0467, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due October 21, 2026. The project is funded entirely by a Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, triggering Build America, Buy America Act domestic content requirements and HUD competitive procurement standards for bids over $250,000.

The scope comprises 144 ADA APS pedestrian push buttons, 20 pedestrian push button control unit kits, one Type 2 post per Caltrans 2024 Standard Plan ES-7A, one No. 3 pull box per City of Pasadena Standard S-973, and 10 linear feet of 1.5" galvanized steel conduit. All materials must be new, of the latest model, and include factory warranties against defects in materials and workmanship effective upon delivery and acceptance. Delivery is required to Pasadena City Yards at 233 West Mountain Street between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with 24-hour advance notice; all materials must be delivered within 90 days of purchase order receipt.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The initial contract term is one year from execution with no optional extension periods. Bid pricing must include all federal, state, and local taxes, shipping, and handling costs at an 11% sales tax rate. Bid security of five percent of the total bid price is required in the form of a redeemable or callable electronic surety bond, and bids must remain valid for 180 days. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $2 million per occurrence and $4 million general aggregate, with the City named as additional insured. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal. Bidders must register with the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and comply with City Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, Declaration of Non-Collusion for bids of $75,000 or more, Living Wage Ordinance compliance if services exceed $25,000, and Title II ADA accessibility requirements.