Traffic Signal Construction Services

The City of Suffolk, Virginia's Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for traffic signal construction services to support the Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Division on an as-needed basis under IFB #27039-AG, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and public bid opening at Suffolk City Hall, Room 1086 on the same date and time.

Bidders must hold Virginia Class A Contractor licensure and proof of authority to transact business in Virginia. The scope encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permits required for traffic signal installation and modification at various City intersections. The City typically installs or modifies two to three new traffic signals annually, with individual project costs ranging from $5,000 to $250,000, though no specific volume or quantity is guaranteed. For evaluation, bidders must provide a detailed "not to exceed" quotation for a sample project at the intersection of Pitchkettle Road and Prentis Street using an itemized breakdown from the Traffic Signal Construction Unit Price List.

The contract runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with options for four additional one-year renewal periods through October 31, 2031. The aggregate contract term limit is $1 million with no carryover of unused amounts; the contract maximum for any single project is $250,000. Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with freight included, with payment terms at Net 45 days from invoice approval. Firm pricing is required for the initial twelve-month period, with rate increases limited to the lesser of the Consumer Price Index or 3 percent. For projects exceeding $100,000, performance bonds and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required, though alternative forms of security may be approved. Bidders must maintain general liability insurance of $2 million, automobile liability of $1 million, and workers' compensation as required by Virginia law. The City reserves the right to solicit additional competitive bids for individual projects exceeding $100,000 and maintains authority to refuse all bids.