Traffic Signalization & Street Lighting

The City of Pensacola, Florida is soliciting sealed bids under ITB 27-002 for traffic signalization and street lighting repair, maintenance, installation, and inspection, with an optional pre-bid meeting on November 16, 2026 and bids due December 9, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. Central. Bidders must be Florida Licensed Electrical Contractors and/or IMSA Certified Traffic Signal Technicians at Level 2 or higher, so credential possession is the primary eligibility filter.

The contractor furnishes all materials, equipment, tools, labor, supervision, and insurance to repair, maintain, install, and inspect traffic signal systems on designated State Highways and City roads under the City's responsibility. Coverage includes approximately 97 traffic signal intersections and areas, approximately 9,000 street lights (approximately 4,000 maintained by the City), and bridge navigation lights. Service requires 24-hour repair with response within one hour during normal business hours and within two hours after hours. The contractor must also perform four quarterly inspections annually, covering a minimum of 50% of traffic signals each year. The contract is subject to Federal conditions and funded with FEMA financial assistance.

The initial term is one year, with up to two additional one-year renewals at the same or lesser price with contractor agreement. Prices are firm for the initial year. Bidders must submit a $5,000 bid bond or certified check payable to the City, held for sixty days. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per occurrence per day apply to untimely maintenance records, incomplete repairs, non-compliance with FDOT Maintenance of Traffic Standards, and missed inspection records or annual reports. Invoices are due by the 25th of each month and paid under the Florida Prompt Payment Act. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation with Employers Liability of $100,000 each person-accident and disease, and combined liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the City and FDOT named as additional insureds.

Questions are due November 19, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Central. Bids will be publicly opened December 10, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. via Microsoft Teams. The City may accept or reject any or all bids, award on a split-order basis, waive informalities, and re-advertise.