Notice Inviting Bids: Traffic Signal at Palm Drive and 20th Avenue

Agency:	City of Desert Hot Springs
State:	California
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
Posted Date:	Jun 3, 2026
Due Date:	Jun 25, 2026
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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS

NOTICE INVITING SEALED BID PROPOSALS

for

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PALM DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE

City Project No.: 3001

RECEIPT OF BID PROPOSALS: Sealed bids will be received by the City of Desert Hot Spring,

for furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, appurtenances, performing all operations,

testing, commissioning, training, traffic control and all other necessary work including utility and

transportation services as required by the contract documents for the construction of the City’s

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PALM DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE – City Project No. 3001, in the

City of Desert Hot Springs.

The Sealed bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form at the Office of City Clerk, located at

11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, before 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026. Public

Works “Bid: Traffic Signal at Palm Drive and 20th Avenue, City Project No. 3001” shall

appear on the envelope of each sealed bid proposal and each bid proposal sealed envelope shall be

addressed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, Ca 92240. The bids

will then will be publicly opened and read in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 11999 Palm

Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 at 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026.

A pre-bid meeting will not be conducted for this project.

The Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, permits,

testing, utility coordination, and incidentals necessary for the construction of the Traffic Signal

at Palm Drive and 20th Avenue (City Project No. 3001). Improvements generally include

construction of a new traffic signal system; installation of electrical service, vehicle detection

equipment, and accessible pedestrian signal (APS) facilities; roadway and drainage improvements;

reconstruction of ADA-compliant curb ramps and sidewalks; signing and striping improvements;

and all related appurtenant work required to provide a complete and fully operational signalized

intersection and improve pedestrian accessibility and safety.

No bid proposal will be accepted from a CONTRACTOR who has not been licensed in accordance

with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code. The work requires a valid California

Class “A” or “B” Contractor’s License issued by the California State Contractors License Board.

All traffic signal and electrical work shall be performed by a Contractor or subcontractor

possessing a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor License and an active IMSA Level III Traffic

Signal Certification, or equivalent certification acceptable to the City Engineer. Unless otherwise

permitted by applicable law, all required licenses and certifications shall be valid, active, and in

good standing at the time of Bid submission and throughout the duration of the Project. The

successful Contractor shall also possess a current City business license.

The bids must be submitted on the proposal forms included in the bidder's package of the contract

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documents.

TIME OF COMPLETION: BIDDER must agree to commence work on or before the date of the

written “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) of the AGENCY and to fully complete the project in 90

working days. BIDDER must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of Twenty-Eight

Hundred ($2,800.00) for each working day thereafter as provided in these Specifications.

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Plans, Specifications, and Bid Package for the

Traffic Signal at Palm Drive and 20th Avenue are ONLY available to be ordered online at;

www.planitreprographics.com. For orders by phone, contact: Planit Reprographics at (760) 345-

2500. Additional information regarding the purchase of contract Plans and Specifications may be

obtained by telephoning (760) 329-6411 ext. 216.

The contract Specifications include by reference the “City of Desert Hot Springs Standard Plans

and Specifications” 2022 Edition (available online at www.cityofdhs.org); Mission Springs Water

District (MSWD), “Developer / Contractor Handbook and Guidelines for Design and Construction

of Water and Sewer Facilities,” Latest Manual; Southern California Edison, “Underground

Structures Standard (USG),” Latest Manual; “Standard Specifications for Public Works

Construction,” 2024 Edition, as published by Building News, Inc.; and “Standard Specifications

for State of California, Department of Transportation,” Latest Edition (October 20, 2025). The

MSWD, on-line version of the manual is available at MSWD Web site, the SCE “Underground

Structures Standard (USG) Manual,” on-line version of the manual is available at SCE’s Standards

& Publications Web site, “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction,” 2024 Edition

is available at Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA 92802, Tel: (714)

517-0970, and “Standard Specifications for State of California, Department of Public Works,” may

be obtained from: State of California, Department of Transportation Publication Distribution Unit,

1900 Royal Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916)263-0822 or Publication Unit Web site:

http://caltrans-opac.ca.gov/publicat.htm.

ADDITIONAL BID INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS: Pre-bid inquiries and

questions should be directed to Mr. Elias Garcia, P.E., T.E., via email at EGarcia@cityofdhs.org.

Include “Pre-bid Questions for Traffic Signal at Palm Drive and 20th Avenue Project” in the

“Subject Line”. Pre-bid questions will not be accepted after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15,

2026.

The successful CONTRACTOR and his subcontractors will be required to possess business

licenses from the City of Desert Hot Springs.

The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to a responsible contractor with the lowest responsive

bid; however, the City of Desert Hot Springs reserves the right to reject any and all bid proposals.

The City reserves the right to find a Bid Proposal of a bidder who has been delinquent, is in current

litigation with the City or has been within the preceding 12 months or was unfaithful in any former

contract with the City non- responsible. No BIDDER may withdraw his/her Bid Proposal for a

period of sixty days after the date of the bid proposal opening.

A responsible contractor is one who has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as well as

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quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform the contract. It is the City’s

policy to conduct business only with responsible contractors.

The successful bidder will be required to fully comply with all applicable State and Federal

reporting requirements relating to employment reporting for its employees and comply with all

lawfully served Wage and Earnings Assignment Orders and Notice of Assignment and continue

to maintain compliance throughout the duration of the contract. Failure to comply may be cause

for termination of the contract or initiation of debarment proceedings.

All persons performing the work shall be paid not less than the General Prevailing Wage

Determination prepared by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the State Labor Code.

Copies of these wage rates are available at the Department of Public Works.

The successful bidder must provide full disclosure of False Claims Act violations, labor

law/payroll violations, debarments, and civil/criminal legal actions as provided in the Instructions

to Bidders. Failure to complete these forms may result in a determination that the bidder is

nonresponsive and/or not responsible.

Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race,

color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The City hereby affirmatively

ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in

response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national

origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract. The City

supports and encourages equal opportunity contracting.

REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS: In

accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be

qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirement of Section 4104 of the

Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public works, unless

currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited

exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

INSURANCE AND BONDS: Each submitted bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified

or cashier’s check, or a surety bond, payable to the City of Desert Hot Springs in the amount

equivalent to at least 10% of the total aggregate bid price of such bid proposal, as a guaranty that

the bidder, if its bid proposal be accepted, will enter into and execute the awarded contract, and

furnish the required bonds in connection therewith, in accordance with the terms of the

aforementioned Specifications.

The successful bidder, hereinafter called “the CONTRACTOR” to whom this contract is awarded

will be required, before execution of the contract by the City of Desert Hot Springs, hereinafter

“the AGENCY,” to file with said AGENCY surety bonds as follows:

A “Faithful Performance Bond” amounting to 100% of the total contract price is required for all

contracts.

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A “Payment Bond” (labor and material) amounting to 100% of the total contract price is required

for all contracts.

A “Certificate of Liability Insurance,” naming the City of Desert Hot Springs and The County of

Riverside as an additional insured. See “Insurance and Bonds” paragraphs within the Special

Instructions to Bidders Section.

A “Certificate of Worker’s Compensation Insurance” and a “Certificate of Commercial Vehicle

Liability Insurance” (See “Insurance and Bonds” paragraphs within the Special Instructions to

Bidders Section.

Surety bonds shall be subject to the condition that the surety thereon be approved by the AGENCY

Attorney and AGENCY Council. Bonding forms are included in this document.

As provided for in Section 4590 of the California Government Code and in Section 22300

of the State Public Contract Code, the contractor may substitute securities for any monies withheld

by the Agency to ensure performance under the contract, or enter into an escrow agreement for

payment of such monies to an escrow agent.

PREVAILING WAGES: Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing

wage rates, including the per diem wages applicable to the work, and for holiday and overtime

work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar

purposes, in the County of Riverside in which the work is to be done, have been determined by the

Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California. These wages are set forth

in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of

Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at www.dir.ca.gov. Future effective prevailing wage rates

which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial

Relations, are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.

The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, are set

forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project Bid Documents

(Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be examined at the office

described above where the project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen.

Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project

Bid Documents.

BIDDING PROCESS: The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any

irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest.

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

The following schedule is to be required for the proposed project. The schedule may be extended

by the City due to circumstances unforeseen at the time of advertisement.

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June 3, 2026

June 15, 2026 – 2:00 PM

June 25, 2026 – 2:00 PM

July 7, 2026

July 16, 2026

July 20, 2026

August 10, 2026

January 11, 2027

Notice Inviting Bids Advertised

Questions Submitted by 2:00 PM

Sealed Bids Submitted by 2:00 PM

Anticipated award of construction contract Month

Contracts fully executed / Notice to proceed issued

Pre-Construction meeting

Construction begins

Construction completed

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS

JERRYL SORIANO, CMC, CITY CLERK

City of Desert Hot Springs

11999 Palm Drive,

Desert Hot Springs, California 92240

(760) 329-6411, Extension 107

PUB: June 3, 2026

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