Downtown Glendale Signal and Mobility Improvements Project

The City of Glendale, California, is soliciting bids for the Downtown Glendale Signal and Mobility Improvements Project (Specification No. 3939), a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative targeting signal systems throughout the downtown area. The procurement involves installing new fiber optic infrastructure, Accessible Pedestrian Systems (APS) push buttons, advanced bicycle and vehicle detection camera systems, LED safety lights, and critical signal hardware upgrades across 78 intersections. Bidders must possess Class A and C-10 contractor licenses and demonstrate substantial experience, specifically having completed at least four prevailing wage public contracts in California within the past three years, with two similar projects completed in Glendale. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall's lobby, with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. on August 7, 2024, at the City Clerk's office. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including a Bidder's Statement of Qualifications, specialty contractor statements, safety questionnaires, and proof of Department of Industrial Relations registration. The project will utilize the 2021 Edition of Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, with a contract duration of 100 working days from the Notice to Proceed and liquidated damages of $6,700 per calendar day for delays.

Contractor qualifications include having fewer than five Department of Industrial Relations violations in the past five years and meeting specific technical requirements for controller assemblies, including compliance with Caltrans Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must adhere to prevailing wage requirements and provide performance and payment bonds. The project involves work in both Caltrans and City rights-of-way, requiring specific coordination with Caltrans personnel for procurement and installation of equipment. The Engineer's Estimate places the project value between $7,500,000 and $8,000,000, with bid requirements including a 10% Bid Bond, a 100% Labor and Materials Bond, and a 100% Performance Bond. Bidders must procure specified modules, install Intelight/QFree Maxtime 2.10.2 intersection control software, and provide a two-year warranty on all equipment and materials from the date of test acceptance by the Glendale Engineering Division. Electronic copies of bidding documents are available through the City of Glendale's website and BidNet Direct.