Hsip 11 & 12: unsignalized crossing improvement project

The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department is requesting sealed bids for the HSIP Cycle 11 & 12 Unsignalized Crossing Improvement Project, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST at 809 Center Street, Room 201, Santa Cruz, California. The project spans Santa Cruz County and San Francisco City jurisdictions under California's Highway Safety Improvement Program.

All bidders must hold a valid California Contractor's Class A License at bid submittal, and all listed subcontractors must hold valid licenses suitable for their respective trades. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements per the California Department of Industrial Relations; all contractors and subcontractors must register with DIR prior to bid submittal and maintain active registration throughout performance. Buy America provisions and federal nondiscrimination requirements under Title 49 CFR Part 26 apply.

The scope spans five unsignalized crossing locations—Laurel Street–Blackburn Street, Broadway–Pennsylvania Avenue, Seabright Avenue–Logan Street, High Street–Cardiff Place, and Soquel Avenue–Poplar Avenue—and includes concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, roadway signs, pedestrian-activated beacons, and striping and pavement markings. HSIP Cycle 11 comprises 37 bid items; Cycle 12 comprises 52 bid items. The project must be completed within 50 working days. All work must comply with City Standard Specifications, State Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions as set forth in the final plans and specifications documents.

The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on combined total bid for both cycles. Bid security of at least 10 percent of the proposal amount is required in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or bidder's bond. Successful bidders must submit a signed agreement, Faithful Performance and Labor and Material bonds each equal to 100 percent of contract price, and insurance certificates within ten calendar days of award notice. Progress payments are subject to 5 percent retention withholding until 35 calendar days after recording the notice of completion. Bidding documents are available for download at no charge from the City's website or for a $30 nonrefundable fee at the Public Works Department office.