Traffic Signal Design for N. Santa Fe Avenue & Angeles Vista Drive Traffic Signal and Santa Fe Avenue & Santa Anita Drive Traffic Signal

The City of Vista is requesting proposals from a qualified engineering firm for professional services to design two traffic signal installations at N. Santa Fe Avenue & Angeles Vista Drive and S. Santa Fe Avenue & Santa Anita Drive, with proposals due August 19, 2026 and questions due August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses design surveying, underground utility survey, geotechnical investigation, engineering, electrical design, roadway design, striping, construction staking, construction material testing, and construction support. Deliverables include 60%, 90%, and final plans and specifications; traffic signal timing development using Q-Free signal controllers and MaxTime timing software; ADA-compliant curb ramps; fiber optic interconnect design; CCTV camera placement; and signing and striping. Prevailing wage compliance pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq. is required.

The estimated contract value does not exceed $160,000. Compensation is structured on a time and materials basis with a maximum not-to-exceed fee, with no more than 85 percent of total payment made prior to final completion. The City will limit markups for subconsultants and direct costs to 5 percent and will not allow fee rate adjustments during the contract term. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is scheduled for November 2026.

Evaluation follows a Qualifications-Based Selection process weighted on project understanding (30 points), responsiveness to client needs (20 points), firm experience with similar projects (20 points), staff qualifications (15 points), and quality of work product (15 points), with the fee proposal reviewed separately after technical evaluation. Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is required, along with general liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation with statutory limits. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal.