0171-0483_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #0171-0483) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for a highway signage replacement project involving Interstate 91, Connecticut Route 20, and State Route 598. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to replace existing roadway signs with new sheet aluminum signs, with the bid period running from February 12, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST to March 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. The procurement is open to all vendors and requires comprehensive project bids without a line-item breakdown. Bidders must submit proposals using electronic bidding methods and comply with all documentation requirements, including the Electronic Bidding Instructions, Contract Plans, and Bidders Checklist.

The solicitation includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, mandating a Regular Dealer Affirmation Form to encourage participation from minority and small businesses. No specific contract value or budget range is provided in the documentation. Payment terms will be detailed in the Special Provisions, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Nydia Cotto at the CTDOT Newington office. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details, and potential bidders are advised to carefully review all supporting documents to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements.