What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Laguna Beach seeks proposals for an Emergency Vehicle Preemption traffic signal priority system across signalized intersections for Fire, Marine, and Police vehicles. The selected vendor must provide system design, equipment procurement, in-vehicle installation, intersection deployment, testing, operational approvals, and ongoing maintenance with a 24/7 web-based monitoring platform accessible to City staff and Caltrans. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Applicants must submit questions via PlanetBids by 4:00 p.m. on December 3, 2026, and deliver proposals digitally via email or online by 5:00 p.m. on December 17, 2026.
Scope of work
- Consultation, system design, and Caltrans coordination
- Equipment procurement and in-vehicle installation for public safety fleet
- Intersection deployment, testing, and Caltrans and City approval
- System implementation and 24/7 web-based monitoring platform deployment
- On-going maintenance and support
- Integration with existing Caltrans-owned traffic signal cabinets
- Securing formal Caltrans District 12 operational approvals and permits
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project Understanding | 20 |
| Project Team and Key Personnel | 30 |
| Relevant Experience | 25 |
| Methodology/Project Approach | 10 |
| Key Personnel Availability & Resources | 10 |
| Work Progress Schedule | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Knowledge of federal, state, Caltrans, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning traffic signal operations
- Compliance with connected vehicle standards including SAE J2735, NTCIP 1202v3, and NTCIP 1211
- Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) if required for public works
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Examples of previous work
- Cost Summary Form
- Work Progress Schedule
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids
- Instructions
- Upload one digital copy of the Technical Proposal in PDF and one separate digital copy of the Cost Proposal in PDF into PlanetBids.
