Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CITY OF MILPITAS

    HSIP TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

    Issued by City of Milpitas
    cityRFPCity of MilpitasSol. 255958
    Open · 15d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    15
    due May 8, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 14, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    237310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Milpitas seeks proposals for the Highway Safety Improvement Project to enhance traffic safety at 72 signalized and 3 unsignalized intersections, funded by a $2.064 million federal grant. The project includes signal modifications, signage, and roadway safety improvements. Proposals must comply with detailed submission requirements and evaluation criteria.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    255958
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 14, 2026
    Due Date
    May 8, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Milpitas
    Agency
    City of Milpitas

    Description

    The City of Milpitas (“City”) is seeking proposals from qualified proposers (“Proposer”) in response to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to submit proposals for the Highway Safety Improvement Project (“HSIP”) Traffic Safety Improvement Project, CIP No. 4314 (“Project”).  To be considered for this work, Proposer must submit a proposal in accordance with the requirements, specifications, and scope of work provided in this RFP.

    Background

    The City was awarded $2.064 million in grant funding with a local match of $229,370 by HSIP Cycle 12 federal-aid program (Federal Project No. HSIPL-5314[016]) to implement systemic improvements at the City’s seventy-two (72) signalized intersections and safety improvements at three (3) unsignalized intersections and roadway segment with a history of fatal and severe crashes. Work includes, but not limited to, signal modifications at the City’s 72 intersections by installing signal head reflective backplates and Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI); installation of signage, daylighting, beacons, etc. at the 3 unsignalized intersections; and safety improvements of a horizontal curve along McCarty Blvd. 

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26-225
    • Department: Engineering (CIP)
    • Department Head: Michael Silveira (City Engineer)

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Cover Letter and Compliance with RFP Requirements (5 pts)

      Has the firm successfully and completely answered the required information to provide an accurate and complete overview of its experience, capabilities, and organization? Overall, has the firm demonstrated the ability to successfully provide services for projects of a similar complexity and nature as described herein. Have all required sections and information been provided clearly and completely?

    • Company Profile (30 pts)

      Does the firm offer the breadth and quality of services required for the types of planning services listed in the Scope of Work? Does the firm’s organizational structure show sufficient depth and capacity for its current and additional workload proposed by this project?

    • Execution Plan (35 pts)

      Has the firm satisfactorily described its ability to achieve budget, task and timeline delivery goals for projects of a similar complexity and nature as described in the Scope of Work? What is the firm’s management philosophy in accepting responsibility for project tasks or in sharing such responsibilities with City staff?

    • References (5 pts)

      Are the firm’s references from past clients and associates overall favorable? What is the Proposer’s record of deliverables submitted on time and within budget? Does the firm communicate with, collaborate with, and take direction well from City staff?

    • Personnel Assigned (15 pts)

      What are the qualifications of principals and project team members and what would be the primary responsibilities of each? What experience do these members bring with them in performing similar services or in managing subconsultants in such services? Do assigned personnel have the requisite education, experience, and professional qualifications?

    • Proposed Compensation (10 pts)

      Fee proposals shall include everything necessary for the completion of all Services or otherwise fulfillment of the Agreement including but not limited to furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, facilities and all management; overhead expenses and profit required to complete the Services in accordance with the Scope of Work. Fee proposals must contain the information to accurately and completely capture all Proposer's costs.

    Submission Requirements

    • Proposer Contact Information (required)

      Please provide your full name, your title, direct phone number, email address, your firm's name, and today's date.

    • Time is of the Essence (required)

      Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement/Contract. Vendor confirms that is has thoroughly reviewed every requirement of this solicitation and the accompanying sample Agreement/Contract and will furnish all necessary documents outlined in either this solicitation or the attached Agreement/Contract. By confirming this question, vendor understands that failure to provide any and all documents, including but not limited to, forms, subcontractor information, bonds, insurance, and quotes within ten (10) business days of the close of this solicitation may result in the disqualification of their bid/proposal.

    • Acknowledgement of Addenda (required)

      Any proposal submitted that does not acknowledge each and every addenda issued may be considered non-responsive. By confirming this prompt, you agree that you have seen and responded to all addenda to the RFP.

    • Acknowledgement of Questions and Responses (required)

      Any Proposal submitted that does not acknowledge questions and the City's corresponding answers may be considered non-responsive. By confirming this prompt, you agree that you have seen all questions and answers related to the RFP.

    • Current W-9 (required)

      Please upload your firm's current W-9 form.

    • Prior Contract Failure (required)

      Proposer MUST disclose any alleged significant prior or ongoing contract failures, any civil or criminal litigation or investigation pending which involves the Proposer or in which the Proposer has been judged guilty or liable.

      If “None,” Proposer MUST state as follows:

      “Proposer has no prior or ongoing contract failures, civil or criminal litigation or pending investigation.”

      Failure to comply with this provision will disqualify any proposal.

    • Cover Letter (required)
      The cover letter shall address the following items and be formatted as detailed below covering each item A through F. Failure to cover each item may be grounds for disqualification.
       
      1. The cover letter shall identify the legal form of the firm, and if a corporation, shall identify in which state the firm was incorporated.
      2. The cover letter shall be signed by a principal of the firm or other person authorized to act on behalf of the firm.
      3. The proposal shall identify the location of the firm’s home office, and whether or not the firm has management staff in the San Jose/Oakland/San Francisco area.
      4. The number of employees.
      5. Name, address, telephone number, and email address for Proposer’s point of contact for a contract resulting from this RFP.
      6. Length of time Proposer has been providing services described in this RFP. Please provide a brief description.
    • Company Profile (required)

      The Proposer shall provide a general description of the firm, including a brief history and its experience in providing similar services as those requested in this RFP. The City will only consider submittals from Proposers whose proposed team can demonstrate the following background and capabilities:

      • A long term, well established entity in the State of California;
      • Contractually commit that the team defined in the proposal will perform the Services under the Agreement should it be chosen.
    • Execution Plan (required)

      The plan represents the Proposer’s offer of Services to the City. The proposed execution plan must include a detailed work plan describing how the Proposer will meet the project objective in the most cost-effective and timely manner. This section is to provide a detailed explanation of the Proposer’s approach in performing the Services described in the RFP – SEE SCOPE OF WORK.

    • Personnel Assigned (required)

      Shall include all of the following:

      1. A project manager authorized to act on behalf of the firm must be designated and shall be the principal contact for the City.
      2. Identify any individuals expected to have backup responsibilities.
      3. Provide a brief resume/background of the specific individuals assigned to this project; resumes should not exceed one paragraph per person.
      4. The proposal shall state that no changes in key personnel are to be made without written consent of the City.
      Failure to comply with each item A through D may be grounds for disqualification.

      If the City elects to interview prospective firms, such persons shall be in attendance and materially contribute to the discussion.

    • Technical Proposal (required)

      Attach your Technical Proposal here.  Your Technical Proposal shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

      1. Confirmation of your ability to meet all required elements noted in the Scope of Work and any relevant details.
      2. Explanations of your ability to meet any desired elements noted in the Scope of Work.
      3. A list and samples of your standard, out of the box reports.
      4. Your recommended end-user and administrator training, including hours, curriculum, and maximum users per session.
      5. Your standard technical support hours, availability, methods, and SLAs.
      6. Your standard maintenance windows, guaranteed uptime, and service credits for failure to meet your guaranteed uptime.

      You may also include any other relevant information regarding your software Solution and/or Services you believe is relevant for the City to take into consideration in evaluating your Proposal.  Note: Do not include cost in this response.  All cost information should be provided in your Proposed Compensation response.

    • Proposed Compensation (required)

      This section shall consist of a detailed outline of Proposer’s proposed compensation for the products and services outlined in the Scope of Work.

      All proposals shall include the compensation proposed, both in writing and in figures, shall give all other information requested herein, and shall be signed by the Proposer’s authorized representative. Fee proposals shall include everything necessary for the completion of the work or fulfillment of the Agreement, including, but not limited to furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, facilities, goods, and management; overhead expenses and profit required to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents, except as may be provided otherwise in the Contract Documents. Fee proposals must contain the information as outlined in the RFP.

      Note:  For any applicable ongoing services, any requests for annual increases will be capped at CPI or 3%, whichever is less.

    • Certification of Proposer (required)

      Complete, sign, and upload your Certification of Proposer form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete.

    • Non-Collusion Declaration

      Complete, sign, and upload your Non-Collusion Declaration form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete.

    • Proposer's Statement Regarding Insurance Coverage (required)

      Complete, sign, and upload your Proposer's Statement Regarding Insurance Coverage form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete.

    • Worker's Compensation Insurance Certification (required)

      Complete, sign, and upload your Worker's Compensation Insurance Certification form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete.

    • Nondiscriminatory Employment Certificate (required)

      Complete, sign, and upload your Nondiscriminatory Employment Certificate form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete.

    • Wage Theft Certification (required)

      Complete, sign, and upload your Wage Theft Certification form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete.

    • References (required)

      Complete, sign, and upload your References form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete. Proposers are directed to use the form provided in Attachment A to list references.

    • Compliance with or deviation from RFP and Agreement (required)

      Complete, sign, and upload your RFP and/or Agreement Exceptions form here.  See Attachment A - RFP Submittal Forms to Complete.

    Key dates

    1. April 14, 2026Published
    2. May 8, 2026Responses Due

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