ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Traffic Signal & Illumination Services 2026-ITB-046 SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this solicitation is to secure the services of a Contractor to perform traffic signal installations, illumination system alterations, and miscellaneous installations or repairs throughout Pierce County on an on-call basis. This bid is requesting unit pricing for labor, materials and equipment. PROJECT ESTIMATE: The initial contract amount is for $500,000.00 not including WA State Sales Tax. HOLDER'S LIST: BIDDERS WHO REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD BID DOCUMENTS will be automatically added to the bidder's list in the OPENGOV Bidding Software. Notifications for bid updates, addendum and other bid information will be sent to all bidders who register with Pierce County OPENGOV and are a 'Bidder' under this bid number. Instructions to register as a bidder are available at https://procurement.opengov.com/login. PRE-BID QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted within the Pierce County OPENGOV software, under the Questions and Answer Tab not later than 03/25/2026, 3:00 PM PST. Bidders must be registered in the OPENGOV software to submit questions. Oral explanations, interpretations, or instructions given by anyone before award of a contract will not be binding on the County. COMPLETION TIME: The Initial Contract Period of Performance will be One (1) Year, commencing from the date of the Notice to Proceed, with the option to renew for an additional year. Total contract time is Not to Exceed Two (2) Years. BID DUE DATE/TIME: Bids must be submitted via the Pierce County OpenGov Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/ and will be received until 04/01/2026, 1:00 PM PST. Bid opening will be performed via a Zoom meeting 30 minutes after Bid Due Time/Date (link: Zoom Bid Opening.) BID SECURITY: A 5% bid bond must accompany all bids, and a 100% payment and performance bond will be required from the successful bidder. PREVAILING WAGES: Minimum wage rates for labor to be used under this contract have been determined by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. See the Contract Compliance Procedures for Public Works Projects included in the specifications. IPL0320750 Mar 18 2026