Mission & Thomas HAWK

The City of San Diego is soliciting bids for the design‑build installation of a pedestrian‑activated Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) system at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Thomas Avenue in Pacific Beach. The work includes electrical, civil, and traffic‑control components such as two HAWK signal heads, a new traffic‑signal controller cabinet, fiber‑optic and copper inter‑connect wiring, advanced vehicle‑detection loops, replacement of an existing streetlight (including lead‑based paint abatement), trenching for underground conduit, curb‑ramp and sidewalk upgrades, pavement restoration, and associated signage and markings. The contract is a lump‑sum, design‑bid‑build award valued at $534,000, with a performance period of roughly 240 working days (≈ 12 months). Bids must be submitted electronically by 2 p.m. on 22 Sept 2026, and a mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 2 Sept 2026. The project is limited to firms on the City’s SLBE/ELBE list and requires a California A‑class or C‑10 public‑works license. • Install two HAWK pedestrian‑activated beacon heads, controller cabinet, and associated power/communication infrastructure. • Perform civil work: trenching (~340 ft), conduit installation, curb‑ramp and sidewalk upgrades, pavement removal/restore (~1,010 sf). • Conduct lead‑based paint abatement, utility coordination, and final testing/commissioning of traffic‑signal system.