Systemic Traffic Signals Improvements Project

The City of Hayward is requesting proposals for the Systemic Traffic Signals Improvements Project (RFP 26-055), a federally funded traffic safety engineering and design engagement covering 27 signalized intersections, with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via the City's eProcurement Portal.

The scope encompasses engineering studies and construction documents (Plans, Specifications, and Estimates) for pedestrian countdown heads, Accessible Pedestrian Signal pushbuttons, safety lighting, backplate upgrades, and ADA-compliant curb ramp verification and upgrades at intersections selected based on collision history and severity. Work is funded by a federal-aid Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 grant administered by Caltrans Local Assistance. All vendors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations; projects exceeding $25,000 for new construction trigger this requirement.

The contract is project-specific with a "not to exceed" cost basis and the City's standard Professional Services Agreement. Anticipated contract execution is January 4, 2027, with project completion by August 31, 2027.

Evaluation criteria are project management experience and qualifications (15 points), project understanding and approach (25 points), firm and team qualifications (25 points), workplan quality (25 points), and familiarity with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual and federal-aid Highway Safety Improvement Program requirements (10 points). The City may split awards among multiple proposers, conduct interviews with finalists, or cancel the RFP. An optional pre-proposal conference and site walkthrough occur September 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Questions are due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.