Traffic Signal – Intersection of Ronald W Reagan Blvd and Palmera Ridge Blvd/ Vista Heights Dr

The City of Leander, Texas (located in Williamson County) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (CIPS26-001) for construction services to install traffic signals at the intersection of Ronald W Reagan Boulevard and Palmera Ridge Boulevard/Vista Heights Drive. The scope of work includes installation of temporary erosion control measures, new traffic signals with signal timings, advance flashing beacon assembly, new curb ramps, and new pavement striping and signage installation, with the contractor required to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for complete project delivery. The project engineer is Tetra Tech (formerly RPS), who will serve as the Owner's representative, and the contract utilizes a stipulated unit price structure with 72 identified work items and estimated quantities. Respondents must be licensed and certified to do business in Texas with adequate staffing, and must submit a Reference Form with at least three references from comparable municipal or government agencies within the past two years, which will be checked prior to award. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory virtual pre-submittal meeting on March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams; vendor questions due by March 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM with answers posted by March 20, 2026; and electronic bid submission through the City's e-Procurement Portal (Bonfire) by March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Substantial completion is required within 90 days from Notice to Proceed with final completion within 120 days, and the City anticipates contract award by June 2026.

Respondents must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor shall provide both Payment and Performance Bonds equal to the project price within 10 days of contract execution. All work must comply with Texas Department of Transportation specifications and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with comprehensive insurance coverage required including workers' compensation, builder's risk, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability. A one-year warranty on all labor and materials is mandated, and liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the agreed delivery date. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work value with 5 percent retainage prior to Substantial Completion. The contract documents do not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the solicitation materials. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the unit price structure and 72 identified work items with estimated quantities provide the basis for cost evaluation and comparative bidding among responding contractors.