Streetlight and Signal Communications Upgrade Project

The City of Temecula, California Department of Public Works is requesting electronic bids on a streetlight and signal communications upgrade project under Invitation #PW23-13, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Contractors must hold a California Class A or C-10 license and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

The scope encompasses upgrading traffic signal equipment and communications infrastructure citywide: new LED signal heads at 25 signals, new LED safety lighting at 119 signals, Conflict Monitor Unit upgrades at 34 signals, new wireless modems at 10 intersections, and new fiber optic cable installation along Ynez Road (Winchester Road to Santiago Road), Butterfield Stage Road (Ave Lestonnac to Wolf Store Road), and Redhawk Parkway (Temecula Parkway to Wolf Store Road). The scope includes full intersection rewiring at 15 traffic signals. Additive alternates cover removing and replacing pull boxes, replacing cabinets with ATC cabinets, and full intersection rewiring at three additional locations.

The base bid is valued at $2,428,000, with alternative bids ranging from $10,500 to $150,000. The contract is lump sum with a 140 working day completion schedule from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for calendar day delays. Bid validity is 90 calendar days.

A bid bond of 10 percent, performance bond of 100 percent, and payment bond of 100 percent are required. Bids must be submitted electronically in PDF format through the PlanetBids vendor portal; hard copies are not accepted. The question and answer deadline is August 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PDT. A pre-bid meeting will be held online. Protests must be filed within three business days of award recommendation posting under Chapters 3.28.350 and 3.32.060 of the City of Temecula Municipal Code.