Signs and Markings – Bike Lanes Safety Improvement Program-Construction – Project B

The City of Dallas Department of Transportation and Public Works is soliciting bids for the Signs and Markings - Bike Lanes Safety Improvement Program-Construction Project B (CIZ25-TRN-3183), a comprehensive infrastructure project focused on enhancing bike lane safety. The project involves construction of bike lane safety improvements on two specific street segments: South Harwood Street from Main Street to Beaumont Street and Commerce Street from South Cesar Chavez Boulevard to South Good Latimer Expressway. Deliverables include installation and removal of traffic signs, pavement markings in various colors and sizes, bike lane markings, and curb installations. The project has a defined timeline of 157 calendar days from the work order issuance, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must submit a comprehensive bid package including 21 referenced forms, a 5% bid bond, time-of-completion documentation, and various certifications. The bid submission deadline is December 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with electronic submissions required through the City of Dallas' solicitation website.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations, though the City of Dallas notes it is temporarily not enforcing its Business Inclusion and Development (BID) Policy as of June 25, 2025. Contractors must comply with several key requirements, including Title VI nondiscrimination provisions, equal employment opportunity guidelines, and certifications regarding boycotts of Israel, foreign terrorist organizations, and energy companies. Insurance requirements are extensive, mandating workers' compensation coverage, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability, and an umbrella coverage of $2,000,000. The City will retain 5% of contract payments for contracts over $400,000, with potential reductions to 2% at 80% completion and 1% at substantial completion. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bidders must adhere to Davis-Bacon wage rates and the City's living wage requirements. The project will be funded through the City of Dallas fund structure, specifically Fund 0001, Agency PBW, Unit 3311, with commodity codes including 96861, 91276, 91396, 55000, 91319, and 66589.