Agenda Item: 15(d)
Prepared By: Justin Martin, PE, Director, Public Works
Business: City Council Item
Department: Public Works
Subject:
Title
Award of Contract for the 2026 Intersection Traffic Control and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, Horsepower Electric Incorporated, in the Amount of $1,992,979 - Justin Martin, P.E., Public Works Director
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BACKGROUND:
Replacement of the City's traffic signal controllers and construction of pedestrian safety improvements at five intersections are included in the approved Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
The project includes:
* Installation of lighted pedestrian "blank-out" signs
* Implementation of Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal timing to enhance pedestrian safety
* Installation of emergency vehicle traffic signal preemption systems
* Replacement of existing vehicle detection devices
* Replacement of corroded signal wiring
The project was publicly advertised for bidding on January 29 and distributed to 374 vendors. One (1) responsive and responsible bid was received from Horsepower Electric Incorporated in the amount of $2,169,169 at the March 12, 2026 bid opening.
Following the bid opening, City staff successfully negotiated a reduction of $176,190, resulting in a revised total project cost of $1,992,979, which includes a $30,000 Owner's contingency for unforeseen conditions.
Company
Bid Amount
Contingency
Total
Horsepower Electric Incorporated (Revised Bid 04-02-26)
$1,962,979
$30,000
$1,992,979
The revised bid includes improvements at all ten of the City's signalized intersections, excluding the N. Collier Boulevard and N. Barfield Drive intersection, which is currently under construction and will include new controllers and pedestrian safety features.
Horsepower Electric is currently constructing the N. Collier Boulevard and N. Barfield Drive intersection improvements and previously completed the Winterberry Drive and S. Collier Bo...
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