Bid guide
How to bid on a Redlands traffic signal installation
What the City is buying
The City of Redlands is seeking a contractor to construct a traffic signal at Church Street and San Bernardino Avenue. The contract includes the labor, materials, and equipment needed for the project, as described in the contract drawings and other contract documents.
The estimated value is $800,000. The opportunity is an invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the City’s Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 22, 2026. Bids are due November 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Submit your electronic bid through the PlanetBids listing before the deadline. A late submission may not be accepted, so allow time to complete the portal steps and confirm your bid has been submitted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suited to construction contractors with experience delivering traffic signal work and the capacity to provide the labor, materials, and equipment required by the contract documents.
The stated license requirement is Class A, C10, or C31. Confirm your firm’s license eligibility and review the solicitation documents for the full requirements.
How to access and respond
Open the original source listing on PlanetBids. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download the documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Redlands. Submit your bid through the listing by the stated deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Read the contract drawings, specifications, and all other contract documents carefully. Use them to understand the required work and build a complete estimate for labor, materials, equipment, and other costs relevant to your bid.
Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda and account for any changes in your response. Before submitting, review the solicitation’s instructions and required forms, verify that your license information is accurate, and leave time to confirm the electronic submission is complete.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Redlands; the original posting controls.