When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,000,000.

It was issued by San Diego County Water Authority. The work is located in Escondido, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced traffic control and roadway safety services provider. Capacity to provide 24/7/365 emergency response with one-hour mobilization. Owns or operates traffic control vehicles, signage, message boards, radios, cones, and safety equipment. Qualified personnel with experience supporting government or transportation agencies. Established dispatch operations and geographic coverage in California.

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Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Escondido, California, United StatesPosted: September 3, 2026Deadline: September 21, 2026

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SUMMARY

A California government authority seeks a vendor to deliver fully equipped traffic control services, including 24/7 emergency response with a one-hour mobilization requirement. Questions are due September 14, 2026, and proposals are due September 21, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been in business for a minimum of five consecutive years
Must possess a valid Class C31 Construction Zone Traffic Control contractor license
Must have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.75 or less
Must maintain one equipment yard in North San Diego County and one in South San Diego County
Must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Must provide a Bond for Faithful Performance and a Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price
Must comply with all California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations
Must provide proof of insurance coverage including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation
Personnel must be certified as a traffic control technician or flagger by a Cal/OSHA recognized trainer

BUDGET

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$1,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Advertise and issue RFP: September 2nd, 2026

Question due date: September 14th, 2026

Proposal due date: September 21st, 2026

Oral interviews: Week of September 28th, 2026

Selection and notification: Week of September 28th, 2026

Contract negotiation complete: October 2nd, 2026

Approval of Contract: October 22nd, 2026

Notice to Proceed: November 2nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

San Diego County Water Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in California is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive traffic control services. The contractor will supply all required labor, supervision, tools, equipment, supplies, and materials, including vehicles, message boards, arrow boards, radios, cell phones, traffic cones, signs, sign stands, and safety and personal protective equipment.

The selected vendor must provide emergency traffic control services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with a response time of one hour. The vendor must also maintain a telephone number and/or dispatch contact that is reachable at all times for emergency service requests. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026, and proposals are due September 21, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by San Diego County Water Authority. The work is located in Escondido, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced traffic control and roadway safety services provider
Capacity to provide 24/7/365 emergency response with one-hour mobilization
Owns or operates traffic control vehicles, signage, message boards, radios, cones, and safety equipment
Qualified personnel with experience supporting government or transportation agencies
Established dispatch operations and geographic coverage in California

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