Local HSIP Citywide Traffic Signal Communication System Upgrades Project

The City of Escondido, California, is requesting unit-price bids on traffic signal communication equipment for the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Citywide Traffic Signal Communication System Upgrades Project, with bids due September 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The City encourages participation from local businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises but does not impose a set-aside or mandatory preference.

The scope includes supply and delivery of cellular routers (Cradlepoint R920 or approved equal), managed Ethernet switches (Actelis ML684D-M or approved equal), network-capable PDU power strips, network cables (Cat 5E), cellular antennas (Panorama LXAXM4-7-42-X or approved equal), product manuals, and associated documentation. Approximate initial quantities are 71 cellular routers, 184 Ethernet switches, 176 PDU power strips, 300 network cables, and 71 antennas. Delivery is to the City's Public Works Administration Building at 475 North Spruce Street, Escondido, California.

The contract carries an initial two-year firm-price term during which the City may request additional quantities on an as-needed basis, with an option to extend for up to two additional years (maximum four-year term). Bidders must clearly identify all possible price increases and changes for years three and four, with increases capped at three percent annually. All pricing must include delivery, freight, and applicable state and federal taxes.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in the traffic engineering industry and provide three agency references. Successful awardees must procure and maintain comprehensive commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $2 million per occurrence and $4 million aggregate, plus automobile and workers' compensation insurance.

Written questions are due by 3:00 p.m. on August 13, 2026, with responses posted by August 21, 2026. The contract is contingent on annual City Council appropriations. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award to multiple bidders by item or item group, or cancel the solicitation. Payments are made Net 30 days from invoice date following City acceptance of each delivery.