Sign and Safety Repairs - Metro, North, and South Regions
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is soliciting bids for the Sign and Safety Repairs project across the Metro, North, and South Regions of Puerto Rico. This project is designed to repair infrastructure damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Bids were due January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repairs to traffic safety systems across 18 municipalities, including Aibonito, Adjuntas, Arecibo, and Ponce. Key tasks include:
- Installation and repair of traffic sign assemblies (small, ground-mounted, and overhead).
- New guardrails, end-terminals, and bridge transition upgrades.
- Demolition and removal of damaged guardrails and signs.
- Temporary traffic control and maintenance of traffic.
- Cultural resource protection and archaeological monitoring.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sealed Bid (Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Estimated Price Range: $15,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Performance Period: 1,145 calendar days for all awarded schedules; 260 days for the base contract (Schedule A).
- Bid Opening: January 29, 2026 (as updated by Amendment 0003).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest Evaluation Total Price for the project. Six bids were received and are currently under review by the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD).
Additional Notes
Three amendments were issued to extend the bid deadline, update the Bid Schedule (B Pages), and revise minimum wage schedules. Environmental reports confirm the absence of lead-based paint and asbestos in most project areas; however, specific guardrail sections on PR-123 and PR-14 tested positive for lead-based paint, requiring specialized handling and abatement procedures.