Traffic Signal Improvements at the Intersection of Paredes Line RD at Coffee Road

The City of Brownsville, Texas is soliciting sealed competitive bids for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Paredes Line Road and Coffee Road through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) posted February 14, 2026, with a bid due date of March 11, 2026. This procurement involves the comprehensive modernization and replacement of existing traffic signal infrastructure to improve traffic operations, safety, and pedestrian accessibility in compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The scope of work encompasses installation of new traffic signal poles and mast arms, LED signal heads in multiple configurations (green, yellow, red, and arrow), pedestrian signal assemblies with countdown capability, upgraded controller cabinets meeting NEMA TS-2 2003 standards with 16-phase full-actuated solid state controllers, advanced detection systems including radar-based vehicle detection and intersection loop detection, closed-circuit television equipment, underground electrical conduit and wiring systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems components such as emergency vehicle preemption and communications equipment. The project is structured in two phases: Phase I involves installation of signal infrastructure under existing conditions, while Phase II encompasses signal upgrades concurrent with Coffee Road reconstruction widening. The construction plans, prepared by Halff Associates, Inc., detail over 40 line items including 60 linear feet of signal pole drilling, 1,532 linear feet of electrical conduit in various sizes, 69 signal heads, 12 pedestrian signal assemblies, and 16 detection units. Qualified contractors must comply with all technical specifications, maintain traffic control per the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, provide trench safety plans prepared by licensed professional engineers, secure required construction permits, maintain as-built drawings, and restore any damaged property. All work must conform to the National Electrical Code and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The bid evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative requirements, with award anticipated upon completion of evaluation.

This procurement is subject to the State of Texas Statewide HUB Program, and a HUB Subcontracting Plan is mandatory if the Procurement Department determines that subcontracting opportunities are probable; bidders must conduct HUB searches using the Texas Certified Public Accountant search portal for Cameron County to identify certified HUB vendors and subcontractors. All respondents must submit required documentation including Form 1 (Proposal Acknowledgment and Authorized Contact Information), Form 2 (Statement of Conflict of Interest), Form 3 (Certificate of Interested Parties acknowledgment), Form 4 (Respondent's Statement of Organization with debarment certification), Form 5 (Non-Collusion Affidavit), Form 6 (Litigation Disclosure), Form 7 (Disclosure of Interest), Form 8 (References), Form 9 (Proposed Deviations), and Form 10 (Bid Price Form). Respondents must demonstrate relevant experience through a minimum of three project references completed within the past five years of comparable nature, complexity, and contract value, and must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any government entity. The project location map identifies the intersection with reference landmarks including Extra Space Storage and H-E-B plus! approximately 500 feet north of the site. No incumbent contractor information, existing technology integration requirements, or specific budget/award values are disclosed in the procurement documents, though the detailed specifications for controller cabinets, detection systems, and comprehensive infrastructure improvements indicate a substantial capital project requiring specialized expertise in traffic signal design and installation.