Palmdale Planet bids #RFP 27-010-3100-895

Palmdale Citywide Signal Modernization and Construction Management Services

The City of Palmdale is seeking construction and consultant support for its HSIP Cycle 11 Citywide Signal Modernization Project, covering upgrades at 105 intersections. - Government buyer: City of Palmdale, Department of Public Works, Capital Improvement Program; the solicitation materials also identify Finance and the Purchasing Division. - Project scope: Traffic-signal and pedestrian-signal upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals, reflective backplate tape, crosswalk and striping work, traffic control, construction management, inspection, and labor-compliance monitoring. - Named OEMs: Polara (iDS accessible pedestrian signal system) and GE (GE-GTX City LED countdown pedestrian signals); the specifications allow approved equals. Bowman is identified as the project specification preparer. - Construction estimate and schedule: The engineer’s estimate is $5.4 million. Construction is estimated at 90 working days, including mobilization; consultant services are anticipated to cover pre-construction, construction, and closeout. The consultant contract term is not filled in, although optional one-year extensions are contemplated. - Consultant requirements: Provide a qualified construction manager and one full-time inspector; provide California-licensed traffic-engineer inspections of cat tracks, striping, and signage; conduct materials testing and quality assurance; manage project documentation in the City’s VPM system; review schedules, submittals, payments, and change orders; coordinate with utilities and agencies; and support closeout. - Labor, access, and outreach requirements: Monitor prevailing-wage and project labor agreement compliance, review certified payrolls, interview workers, and prepare reports. Public engagement includes English- and Spanish-language materials, a virtual meeting, and online construction updates; the consultant must develop and maintain an interactive construction map. - Other notable requirements: The project is federally funded and has a 22% DBE participation goal. California business licensure, applicable federal and state requirements, and Community Workforce Agreement conditions are identified. - Named prospective respondent/vendor firms: AIX Group; Allied Solutions; Atlas Technical Consultants; Aufbau Corporation; BKF Engineers; Cornerstone Engineering Inc; Crede Construction Advisory LLC; Cumming Management Group, Inc; DCCM Infrastructure, Inc.; EC & AM Associates; eMars Inc; ENGICON CM; FE; G3 Quality; Gipson ConsultingGroup LLC; GovGuide; H.W. Lochner; HW Lochner; Iron Grid Elite Solutions; La Salle Solutions, LLC; Ladayu Consulting Group; LAE Associates, Inc.; McMillen, Inc.; Midwest Valley Corp; MWH; nexgen design builders inc; OCMI INC; Pacifica Services, Inc; Padilla & Associates, Inc.; PBLA Engineering, Inc; Project Partners, Inc.; Psomas; RICK Engineering Company; RVI Construction Management; RWBID Construction Management; SevenOutsource; SoCal Geotechnical, Inc; TKE Engineering, Inc.; Willdan Engineering; and ZT Consulting Group Inc. - Quantity note: Attachment summaries contain differing bid quantities for some signal components. Both sets are retained in the line items below rather than treating the discrepancies as resolved.

Description

The City of Palmdale is seeking proposals from consultants licensed to do business in California to provide professional construction management, inspection services, and labor compliance monitoring for the HSIP Cycle 11 – Citywide Signal Modernization Project. The scope includes oversight and inspection of construction work, labor compliance monitoring, and related project coordination. Proposals are to be submitted electronically, and the response deadline is November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The City states that any award will be based on specified criteria, which may include qualifications and experience.

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