El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive Signal Improvements

The City of Tustin, California is requesting sealed bids for El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive Signal Improvements (CIP No. 40097) under an Invitation for Bids, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a question submission deadline of August 20, 2026. A site inspection by City representatives is required prior to bid submission.

Contractors must hold either a Class A or Class C-10 license from the California Contractors State License Board. The scope encompasses demolition, removal, and salvage of existing traffic signal equipment and hardware, and installation of new poles, pull boxes, conduits, conductors, loops, DLC wires, and a new curb ramp as detailed in project plans. Work must comply with utility company requirements, Public Utility Commission orders, and California Cal-OSHA requirements. Completion is scheduled within 30 contract days.

The Engineer's Estimate is $209,000. A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount is required, submitted both electronically and as a hard copy original to the City Clerk by the bid opening deadline. The apparent low bidder must submit payment bonds, faithful performance bonds, guaranty bonds, and insurance certificates within 10 working days of notification. Bid validity extends 60 calendar days from opening. Liquidated damages are assessed at $900 per day for delays.

Bidders must provide unit costs and total costs for five line items: Mobilization, Traffic Control, Traffic Signal Modification Complete, Construct Curb Ramp Improvement, and Potholing. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement system.