The City of Rexburg awarded a fixed‑price construction contract to install a new traffic‑signal system at the 2nd West/2nd South intersection. The work includes a new signal cabinet and foundation, new wiring and video‑detection equipment, directional boring for utilities, and limited sidewalk and landscape repair. The contractor must provide a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and carry standard insurance (workers’ comp, general liability, automobile liability, and contractor liability). The project requires an Idaho public‑works contractor license, compliance with MUTCD and OSHA standards, and a retainage of 5 % with liquidated damages of $500 per day beyond the substantial completion date (now October 15 2026). The bid deadline was July 8 2026, and the award was expected within 15 days after opening.
• Scope: traffic‑signal cabinet, foundation, wiring, utility boring, minor civil work.
• Schedule: substantial completion by Oct 15 2026 (changed by Addendum 1).
• Bonds/Insurance: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance & payment bonds; required insurance coverages.
• Eligibility: Idaho public‑works license; no prevailing‑wage or federal‑funding requirements.