Evanston Township Granicus #BID 26-31-0-2026/trn

City of Evanston Traffic Signal Modernization and Accessibility Upgrades Project

The City of Evanston is seeking bids for the 2026 Traffic Signal Improvements Project, focusing on modernization and accessibility upgrades at key intersections. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau, Public Works Agency - Project Scope: - Modernization of traffic signals at Ridge Avenue (Simpson, Noyes, Lincoln) and Central Street at Central Park Avenue - Installation of new traffic and pedestrian signals, including 32 accessible pedestrian signal systems and 32 LED pedestrian signal heads - Emergency vehicle preemption and priority systems - Installation of fiber optic cable (4,711 ft) and electric cable in conduit (3,640 ft) - Replacement of sidewalks (4,496 sq ft), curb ramps, detectable warnings (388 units), and curb/gutter work - Parkway restoration with salt-tolerant sodding (280 sq yd) and tree trunk protection (15 units) - Pavement patching, exploratory excavation, and related incidental work - Temporary and maintenance traffic signal installations - Products & Quantities (selected): - 20 LED signal heads, 8 traffic signal backplates, 3 full-actuated controllers, 4 uninterruptable power supplies, 1 master controller, 6 light detectors, 5 amplifiers, 962 units of emergency vehicle priority system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All sidewalk, ramp, curb, and gutter work must occur during School District 65's summer break (June 11–September 9, 2027) - Compliance with local employment, M/W/D/EBE goals, and prevailing wage laws - Substantial completion required by November 15, 2027; extensions possible for equipment delivery delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; bidders must be prequalified and comply with all city and state requirements.

Description

This solicitation is for traffic signal improvements at various intersections in the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. The work includes fiber optic interconnect, sidewalk and curb ramp replacement, installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), pavement patching adjacent to curb ramp improvements, parkway restoration, and related incidental work on various streets. Sealed proposals are to be submitted virtually via Demandstar by 2:15 PM on June 26, 2026. The project is funded by various sources including MFT (Motor Fuel Tax).

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