The work consists of installing fiber optic and signal interconnect cable and associated hardware to connect signalized intersections and update traffic signalization timing to the Citys existing Traffic Operation Center. The proposed work shall be performed in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents and shall consist of the following General work description: Phase III Base Bid - Central Avenue from Don Pedro Rd to Service Rd. Phase III Additive Alternate Bid - Service Road from Central Ave to Blaker Rd. Phase IV Base Bid - Whitmore Avenue from Crows Landing Rd to Morgan Rd. Phase IV Additive Alternate Bid - Crows Landing Rd from Whitmore Ave to Hackett Rd. The work consists of installing fiber optic and signal interconnect cable and associated hardware to connect signalized intersections and update traffic signalization timing to the City's existing Traffic Operation Center. The project will also include the development of the City's master ITS system. Estimated construction cost for this project is $700,000. The project will also include the development of the City master ITS system. Contractor Starts Construction November 29, 2021 Time of Completion 40 Caltrans Working Days Estimated construction cost for this project is $700,000. Technical questions shall be in writing and should be directed to: Attn: Sam Royal City of Ceres, Engineering Department 2220 Magnolia St., Ceres, CA 95307 Phone: 209.538.5617 samir.royal@ci.ceres.ca.us Each bid must be sealed and accompanied by cash, a cashiers check, certified check or bid bond, executed on the prescribed form, in an amount not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid price payable to the City of Ceres. The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond. Each bond is to be executed in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price The successful bidder must possess a current Class A or C-10 Contractors License issued by the State of California and must be licensed from contract award through Contract acceptance. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Any bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract documents may be rejected. The City reserves the right to make all awards in the best interest of the City. The DBE Contract goal is 9%. MBE (12.3%), WBE (6.9%) Pre-Construction Meeting w/ Contractor and City - October 26, 2021