Opportunity
Penn Bid Bonfire #Bid 2026-48
Allentown Fifteenth Street Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Solicitation
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
Bid 2026-48
NAICS
237310, 238210, 238990
The City of Allentown in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is seeking bids for the Fifteenth Street Improvement Project to upgrade and expand traffic signal and pedestrian safety infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - City of Allentown (Lehigh County, PA) - Project Scope: - Expansion of the traffic signal system by adding three intersections - Installation of one new traffic signal - Modification of two existing traffic signals - Installation of a pedestrian actuated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at a separate intersection - Enhancements to vehicle and pedestrian operations at intersections - Products/Services Requested: - Traffic signal equipment and related hardware - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon system - Heavy construction services for intersection improvements - Traffic control and flagging services during construction - Vendors Mentioned: - RedFlag Traffic Management, LLP (flagging and traffic control services) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bids must include separate pricing for each intersection (Base Bid and Alternate Bid locations) - Mandatory online submission of proposals via PennBid - Required submission of scanned Bid Bond, Proposal Page, and other forms - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named in the solicitation; traffic signal and beacon equipment manufacturers are implied - The opportunity is open to vendors capable of providing traffic signal systems, pedestrian safety equipment, and related construction services.
Description
The City of Allentown is soliciting bids for the Fifteenth Street Improvement Project, which involves expanding the existing traffic signal system by adding three intersections, including one new traffic signal and two modified signals. The project includes improvements at intersections to enhance vehicle and pedestrian operations and the installation of a pedestrian actuated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at another intersection. Bidding is structured with two Base Bid intersections and two Alternate Bid intersections, requiring separate pricing for each location. Proposals must be submitted online via PennBid and include a scanned Bid Bond and Proposal Page.