Opportunity

City of Riverside PlanetBids #8291

Traffic Control Services for City of Riverside 2026 Festival of Lights

Posted

September 16, 2026

Respond By

September 29, 2026

Identifier

8291

NAICS

237310

The City of Riverside Public Works Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide Traffic Control Services for the 2026 Festival of Lights event. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside Public Works Department, Finance-Purchasing Division - Scope of Work: - Implementation of temporary street closures and traffic management for the Festival of Lights - Deployment of Changeable Message Signs (CMS) and temporary roadside signs - Services must follow detailed traffic control plans (TC-1 through TC-11) - Equipment setup and maintenance required across multiple dates and downtown locations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; vendors must supply CMS and signage equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Traffic Control Services per plans TC-1, TC-2, TC-3, TC-4, TC-5, TC-6, TC-7, TC-8, TC-9, TC-10, and TC-11 - Changeable Message Signs (CMS) - Temporary roadside signs - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must hold a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license - Minimum three years of relevant experience - Active registration with California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) - Pricing is the sole evaluation criterion - Compliance with prevailing wage and insurance obligations - Strict communication protocols required

Description

The City of Riverside Public Works Department is soliciting bids for Traffic Control Services for the Annual Festival of Lights event scheduled from November 2026 to January 2027. The services include implementing temporary street closures and deploying Changeable Message Signs (CMS) and temporary roadside signs along City streets and State Highways. Bidders must have a C-31 license and meet other qualification requirements such as three years of experience and active registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The City will award the contract to the lowest priced qualified bidder.

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