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Read. Follow. Verify.Contract Award for New Flashing Pedestrian Beacons
Record date · May 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $304,900 in city funds to install safety-focused flashing beacons at designated pedestrian crossings.
Who It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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Pedestrian Safety Investment
The city is utilizing HSIP funding to implement specific pedestrian-activated safety technology.
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