HSIP Cycle 11 ? Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
NOTICE INVITING SEALED BID PROPOSALS
for
HSIP CYCLE 11 - CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
HSIP-SL No. 5384(019) | City Project No. 3027
RECEIPT OF BID PROPOSALS: Sealed bids will be received by the City of Desert Hot
Springs, 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 HSIP CYCLE 11 - CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, HSIP-SL No. 5384(019) | City Project No. 3027, 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 October 27, 2026. Public
Works "Bid: HSIP CYCLE 11 - Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, City
Project No. 3027" 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 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 October 27, 2026.
A pre-bid meeting will not be conducted for this project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials,
equipment, tools, transportation, traffic control, testing, and incidentals necessary to
construct pedestrian and traffic signal safety improvements at seventeen (17) existing
signalized intersections throughout the City of Desert Hot Springs. Base Bid improvements
generally include upgrading existing traffic signal head backplates with yellow
retroreflective backplates, implementing Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI), and installing
high-visibility thermoplastic continental pedestrian crosswalk markings at locations shown
on the Contract Plans.
The Project also includes Additive Alternates for furnishing and installing activated blank-
out R3-1 signs; upgrading existing pedestrian push buttons to Accessible Pedestrian Signal
(APS) push button assemblies, including pedestrian crosswalk signs; and upgrading
existing pedestrian signal indications to LED countdown pedestrian signal heads. All work
shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Plans, Specifications, Standard Plans,
and other provisions of the Contract Documents.
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
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Signal Certification. A COPY OF ALL REQUIRED CONTRACTOR LICENSES AND
SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS, SHOWING ACTIVE STATUS, SHALL BE
INCLUDED AS PART OF THE SEALED BID PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS MAY RENDER THE BID NON-
RESPONSIVE. 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
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 45
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 HSIP
CYCLE 11 - Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project 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 HSIP Cycle 11 - Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Project" in the "Subject Line". Pre-bid questions will not be accepted after 2:00 p.m. on
Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The successful CONTRACTOR and his subcontractors will be required to possess business
licenses from the City of Desert Hot Springs.
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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
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.
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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.
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 City
Attorney and City Council. Bonding forms are included in this document.
As provided in Section Pursuant to Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, at the
request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld by the City
may be substituted for monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the Contract.
Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payment of retention earned
directly to an escrow agent in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300.
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.
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.
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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.
October 1, 2026 Notice Inviting Bids Advertised
October 15, 2026 - 2:00 PM Questions Submitted by 2:00 PM
October 27, 2026 - 2:00 PM Sealed Bids Submitted by 2:00 PM
November 17, 2026 Anticipated award of construction contract
November 30, 2026 Contracts fully executed / Notice to proceed issued
December 1, 2026 Pre-Construction meeting
December 1, 2026 Construction begins
March 2, 2027 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: October 1, 2026
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