Bid guide
How to bid on the HSIP 11 & 12 crossing project for the City of Santa Cruz
What the City is buying
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a contractor for its HSIP 11 & 12 Unsignalized Crossing Improvement Project in Santa Cruz, California. The work includes installing concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian-activated beacons, roadway signs, striping, and pavement markings.
The contractor is also responsible for other work required by the project plans and the City and State standard specifications and special provisions. This construction opportunity may suit firms that can provide the labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation needed for the work.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 21, 2026. Responses are due November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Plan to submit through OpenGov before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline, so check the solicitation for submission and opening details.
Who this opportunity may suit
This IFB is relevant to construction contractors experienced with concrete pedestrian infrastructure and roadway improvements. Firms whose capabilities include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian beacons, signs, striping, or pavement markings may find the work relevant.
Review the plans and solicitation requirements to determine whether your firm can cover the full scope, including any work required by the referenced specifications and special provisions.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity through OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. A brief security check may appear the first time; wait for it to finish and the project page to load.
Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov is also where addenda notices are provided.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the plans, specifications, and special provisions closely so your response accounts for the full project scope, not just the work listed in the summary. Check OpenGov for addenda and review any answers to vendor questions before finalizing your submission.
Build your pricing and work plan around the labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation needed for the work. Confirm that your response follows the solicitation’s instructions and is submitted through OpenGov before the stated deadline.
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 Santa Cruz; the original posting controls.