Construction Services for the Interstate 15 Smart Freeway Pilot Program. Implementation of the Smart Freeway system involves two types of improvements - civil improvements and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvement. This Project is funded in part with federal funds. The Commission has established a 21% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. RCTC is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small business that are owned and controlled by minorities and women. All questions should be submitted in writing to Alicia Johnson, Senior Procurement Analyst, via e-mail to ajohnson@rctc.org. Online Q&A No The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. The award, if made, will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is determined responsive to the Bid Documents. Bids shall be valid for one hundred eighty (180) days after the final date for receipt shown above. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or Bid Bond in favor of the Commission in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish, prior to award of the Contract, a Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, and a Payment (Material and Labor) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the form provided and in the manner described in the Bid Documents. Each bond shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer. Written Question Deadline January 18, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. Proposed Project Start Date April 1, 2024 Event Bid open description: Meeting ID: 899 2517 8776 Passcode: 028183 --- One tap mobile +16694449171,89925178776# US +16699006833,89925178776# US (San Jose) Commission intends to open the Zoom meeting at 1:50 PM PST on the date listed above to allow Bidders to access the web conference in advance of the bid opening. Online will not accept late bids. Partial, incomplete or non-responsive Bids, or Bids on other than exact photocopies of the Contract Bid Forms, will not be considered.