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Contract Award for New Flashing Pedestrian Beacons

Original title: Subject: HSIP 9 - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project Construction Contract Award From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract To Bay Area Lightworks, Inc., For HSIP 9 - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project, Project No. 1005461, The Lowest Responsible And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And The Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Three Hundred And Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($304,900.00)

May 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $304,900 in city funds to install safety-focused flashing beacons at designated pedestrian crossings.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Bay Area Lightworks, Inc.

The company is awarded the contract to perform the construction work.

Oakland residents

Residents will have new flashing beacons installed at designated pedestrian crossings in their area.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has awarded a $304,900 contract to Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. to install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at various locations under the 9 project.

Key Facts

  • The City Council awarded a construction contract to Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. for the HSIP 9 - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project.
  • The total contract amount is $304,900.00.
  • The project is identified by number 1005461.
  • Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
  • The project must adhere to specific project plans, specifications, and state requirements.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 14, 2026.
  • The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons?
These are pedestrian-activated lights installed at crosswalks to increase driver awareness of people crossing the street.
How was the contractor chosen?
Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. was selected through a competitive bidding process as the .

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $304,900 in city funds to install safety-focused flashing beacons at designated pedestrian crossings.

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Pedestrian Safety Investment

The city is utilizing HSIP funding to implement specific pedestrian-activated safety technology.

Connected Entities

Sources

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