Pave More Now Package S-2. 1: Bullard & Forkner Traffic Signal & Sidewalk Upgrades and Herndon EB Left-Turn Extension

The City of Fresno's Capital Projects Department is requesting bids on Pave More Now Package S-2.1, a municipal infrastructure project involving sidewalk construction, streetlight installation, traffic signal upgrades, and left-turn lane extensions, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PDT. Bidders must hold a valid California Class "A" Contractor's License. The project is subject to the City of Fresno's local business preference program.

The scope encompasses three components: construction of sidewalk and installation of streetlights along the south side of Bullard Avenue between Forkner and Van Ness; extension of existing left-turn lanes along Eastbound Herndon Avenue at the Herndon and Palm intersection; and installation of protective left-turn phasing, new ADA curb ramps, high-visibility crosswalk, and video detection systems. Work classifications include traffic signals and equipment, street construction and resurfacing, concrete services, pavement marking, traffic control services, and equipment maintenance.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis with an 80 working-day performance period from Notice to Proceed. A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds each at 100 percent of contract value. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the project schedule. Bid prices must remain valid for 64 days from bid opening.

A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT via Zoom; attendance is encouraged but not required. Contact Veronica Brandon at 559-621-1131 or veronica.brandon@fresno.gov for specifications and project details. The project is located in Fresno, with work along Bullard Avenue and Herndon Avenue.