Opportunity
County of Galveston Economic Development Granicus #27-03
Galveston Guardrail, Roadway, and Traffic-Signal Safety Improvements
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
November 18, 2026
Identifier
27-03
NAICS
237310, 237990
The City of Galveston is seeking construction bids for guardrail and traffic-signal safety improvements at 10 Mile Road and other city locations. - Government buyer: City of Galveston, Department of Finance, Purchasing Division; project work is also associated with the City’s Public Works Department. - Scope: Roadway and intersection improvements, including metal W-beam guard fence, terminal anchors, traffic-signal backplates, roadway preparation, concrete and cement work, traffic handling, and erosion controls. - Quantified items: 400 LF of metal W-beam guard fence, 4 terminal anchor sections, and signal backplates with reflective borders: 23 four-section, 2 five-section, and 592 three-section units. The project manual also lists the civil-work pay items and quantities below. - Notable requirements: Signal housings and vehicle-signal backplates are specified as black, with a 2-inch retroreflective yellow border. A qualified traffic-signal technician must be available full time. Guard-fence quantities may change; the contractor must maintain safe vehicle and pedestrian access, manage erosion and spills, and avoid lane closures on cruise days before 1 p.m. USACE coordination may be required. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial vendors are named in the supplied materials. TxDOT construction specifications are referenced; the City is the buyer. - Budget and duration: Estimated project budget is $272,116, with completion required within 204 calendar days after the City issues the Notice to Proceed. No option years are stated.
Description
The City of Galveston is soliciting sealed bids for 10 Mile Road guardrail and traffic signal safety improvements. The project includes work at various locations in the city, with project plans and specifications provided in the attachments. Bids must be uploaded through the Purchasing Division online portal by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; late responses will not be considered. The public bid opening will take place immediately after the deadline via Microsoft Teams.