REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES (CA/CI) FOR: INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT LOS ALISOS/MUIRLANDS AND BAKE/TOLEDO
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Request for Proposal (RFP) from City of Lake Forest - Lake Forest, CA
City of Lake Forest - Public Works has issued request for proposal (rfp), solicitation 24TO8 (Los Alisos/Muirlands) 24T09 (Bake/Toledo).
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES (CA/CI) FOR: INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT LOS ALISOS/MUIRLANDS AND BAKE/TOLEDO Second Left-turn Lanes in All Directions at Los Alisos and Muirlands The purpose of this project is to construct street improvements to provide a second left-turn lane for all directions at the intersection of Los Alisos Blvd. and Muirlands Blvd. The proposed improvements include widening of northbound Muirlands; restriping of eastbound Los Alisos; removal of existing raised median and restriping of westbound Los Alisos; and construction of pedestrian bridges on the east and west side of Muirlands over the Aliso Creek drainage channel. Meadows Traffic Improvements: Bake/Toledo This project provides dual left-turn lanes for northbound Toledo Way, while maintaining the existing southbound Toledo Way bike lane and allowing for a northbound Toledo Way de-facto lane. The proposed improvements include widening of Toledo south of Bake on both sides; median modifications on eastbound Bake to lengthen the left turn pocket; traffic signal modifications; construction of a retaining wall on the west side of Toledo; and restriping.
About the City The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov. Project Description The City is seeking for the Project. The services are expected to be completed within from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of to. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the City, at its sole discretion, will not move forward with the renewal option and shall re-procure the work.
Responses are due October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT.
Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT.
Commodity categories: Construction; Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Engineering Services; Engineering Services.
Contact: Eric Johnson, Principal Engineer (ejohnson@lakeforestca.gov, (949) 461-3459).
3 documents are attached to the notice: LAKE FOREST_ MODEL Professional Consultant Services Documents 2022; Plans - Los Alisos_Muirlands Improvements; Plans - Bake_Toledo Improvements.
The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lakeforestca/projects/286721. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.
Who should bid
Paving & Asphalt, Concrete, General Contracting, Traffic & Striping, Surveying & Engineering contractors - the work is Lake Forest, CA.
Deadline
20 October 2026, 5:00 PM PDT (19 days remaining - last confirmed 1 Oct)
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| Questions due | 9 October 2026, 5:00 PM PDT check | |
| Bid deadline19 days remaining - last confirmed 1 Oct | 20 October 2026, 5:00 PM PDT check | 19 days |
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