Traffic Signal Installation - El Mirage Road & Fire Station

The City of El Mirage, Arizona is requesting bids on the installation of a traffic signal and one speed cushion with associated signage and striping on El Mirage Road between Well Street and End Street under ITB, with bids due May 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Arizona time via the OpenGov portal.

The scope includes traffic signal poles, foundations, signal heads, signing and striping, roadway lighting, controller cabinet, meter pedestal, and electrical conduit and wiring at 13601 North El Mirage Road in front of the Fire Station. The contractor must obtain a no-fee engineering permit from the City of El Mirage and is responsible for any required permits from Maricopa County or other agencies. Work must commence within five days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days, inclusive of lead time for long lead items such as poles and mast arms. Outdoor construction is restricted to Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (May 1–October 15) or 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (October 16–April 30), with weekend work requiring prior written approval from the City Engineer.

Bidders must submit a Bid Bond equal to 10% of the total bid price, a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the contract price, and a Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract price. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance with combined single limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance. A one-year warranty against defects in materials, faulty workmanship, and performance is required. Liquidated damages are assessed daily per MAG Specifications Section 108.9. The project does not include federal funding and is not subject to Davis Bacon wage rates.

A non-mandatory prospective bidders' conference is scheduled for May 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due May 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Contract award is pending City Council approval.