Opportunity
Scranton Opengov #2026-RFP-143
Scranton traffic-signal maintenance and emergency response services
Posted
October 15, 2026
Respond By
October 27, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFP-143
NAICS
238210
The City of Scranton is seeking a contractor to maintain City-owned traffic signals and related control devices for up to two years. - Government buyer: City of Scranton, Office of Business Administration, Scranton, Pennsylvania. - Requested services and pricing: Scheduled and emergency, time-and-materials maintenance, including hourly manpower and truck rates for weekday daytime work, after-hours emergency work, and Category 5 emergencies; bidders must also quote a markup on materials and supplies. No quantities or equipment part numbers are specified. - Emergency response and restoration: Category 1 responses are due within one hour; Category 2 responses within one and a half hours; and Category 3 dangerous or emergency situations require immediate dispatch. Category 5 work involves emergency pole replacement, a new control box, and transfer of service; normal operation must be restored within 24 hours, or substitute equipment supplied at no added cost while repairs are completed within 15 days. - Key requirements: Provide 24/7 emergency availability, qualified personnel with current IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II certification, and the contractor’s own transportation, tools, test equipment, materials, and equipment. Transportation cannot be billed separately. A one-hour minimum service charge applies per call; late-response penalties may apply. Work must meet applicable electrical codes and PennDOT traffic-control requirements. - Qualifications and disclosures: Respondents must have at least five years of experience under their current business name and provide at least two references. The Act 44 disclosure form requires information about service providers and subcontractors, relevant City employment, lobbying and political contributions, financial relationships, gifts, and potential conflicts of interest. - OEMs and vendors: No traffic-signal equipment OEMs or manufacturers are identified. OpenGov is mentioned as the City’s e-procurement portal administrator, not as a maintenance provider.
Description
The City of Scranton seeks proposals for scheduled and emergency maintenance of City-owned traffic control devices on a time-and-materials basis, for a term of up to two years. Work includes repairs, testing, maintenance, and emergency service. Personnel performing electrical installation, repair, and maintenance must hold current IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II certification. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City’s e-Procurement Portal by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.