PW Rosedale Corridor DMS, CPN 100022

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting bids for the installation of two Dynamic Message Signs along Rosedale Street under Project CPN 100022, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST via the Bonfire Procurement Portal. A small-business participation goal applies under City Ordinance No. 27832-08-25 for this contract, and contractors must submit the TxDOT Form 2565-D ITS Technical Qualification Form Category D for Dynamic Message Sign Installation with their bids.

The scope encompasses two full-color matrix pole-mounted DMS units and associated site work including concrete removal and replacement (approximately 12 square yards of sidewalk removal and 7 linear feet of curb removal), electrical conduit and conductor installation (2,325 linear feet of No. 6 insulated conductor and 370 linear feet of 3-inch Schedule 40 PVC conduit), grounding boxes, and overhead sign support structures. The Final Plans document (96 MB) provides comprehensive site plans, electrical schematics, foundation and structural design specifications, and operational interface requirements along Rosedale Street. Work is performed within Fort Worth city limits across multiple jurisdictions in Tarrant County.

The contract time is 60 working days after the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. Contractors must provide bid security equal to 5% of the maximum bid price, and performance, payment, and maintenance bonds are required upon award. Contract execution is required within 14 days of the Notice of Award. Compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, Buy America provisions, and Title VI nondiscrimination requirements applies. The project is expected to be funded from City grants and reserved revenues.

The prebid conference is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST via web conference. Questions are due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Award will be to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The bid workbook contains 27 line items for site preparation, concrete work, electrical installation, and sign fabrication and installation.