Opportunity
Bakersfield Planet bids #25PWTR03
Adaptive traffic-signal coordination and fiber-optic improvements on Ashe Road
Posted
October 08, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
25PWTR03
NAICS
237310, 237130
The City of Bakersfield is seeking construction of adaptive traffic-signal coordination improvements along approximately 3 miles of Ashe Road, from Panama Lane to Club View Drive. - Government buyer: City of Bakersfield, Public Works Department. - Scope: Replace and program signal controllers; install fiber-optic interconnect and cabinet equipment, advanced loop-detector lead-ins, pull boxes, splice vaults, and traffic-monitoring cameras and related equipment. - Named OEMs and specified products: SWARCO McCain 2070LX controllers programmed with OMNI software; EtherWAN EX73924E-OVB hardened switches; Corning SPH-01P-CLRDR housings and SCF 6C22-01-72 splice enclosures; Tripp Lite IBAR12 surge protectors; Eberle Design 2010 ECL-IP conflict monitors; and Oldcastle Model 2436 splice vaults and 1730-24 pull boxes. - Other materials: 12-strand and 48-strand single-mode fiber, SC-to-LC patch cords, Type B #16 detector lead-in cable and detector cards, #14 tracer conductor, and galvanized steel casing for a railroad crossing. Item quantities are not specified in the plans. - Notable requirements: Maintain normal traffic-signal operation during construction. Railroad fiber-optic casing is to be bored and jacked beneath the tracks; plans specify a 200-foot casing and at least 6 feet of depth below the tracks. Coordinate PTZ camera placement with the Traffic Engineer and meet referenced Caltrans standards and project specifications. - Project duration and value: 75 working days; estimated project value is $500,000. The bid schedule identifies the overall work as one lump-sum project.
Description
The City of Bakersfield is seeking bids for adaptive signal coordination along Ashe Road from Panama Lane to Club View Drive. The work includes installing adaptive controllers, fiber optic cable, modems, networking equipment, monitoring cameras, other fiber optic equipment, and surge suppression equipment. The project has an estimated value of $500,000 and a duration of 75 working days. Bid responses are submitted on paper, and the stated license requirements are Class A and/or C-10.