0172-0549_Sep_10_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for District 2 Traffic Signal Safety Improvements across various towns and cities. The solicitation solicits bids for the design and construction of traffic signal safety improvements at multiple intersections within ConnDOT's District 2 jurisdiction, including installation and/or upgrade of traffic signal systems. The solicitation opened on September 2, 2026, at 7:00 AM EDT with a bid submission deadline of September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Prospective bidders are afforded the opportunity to review project conditions and specifications through pre-bid meetings or site visits. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The contract term covers the project completion period as defined in the scope of work, with specific timelines and milestones detailed in the supporting technical specifications and contract provisions.

Bidders must demonstrate financial capacity, bonding requirements, and insurance coverage as specified in the solicitation documents. Pricing is structured as fixed-price or unit-price as detailed in the bid documents. The solicitation may include set-asides for small business enterprises or other designated contractor categories under Connecticut procurement regulations. Project funding derives from state transportation budgets or federal highway funds, with specific amounts and sources identified in the project budget documentation. Submission requirements include completion of the Bidders Checklist, adherence to electronic bidding instructions, and provision of all documentation specified in the Contract Special Provisions. Inquiries should be directed to Dawn Guerra at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, PO Box 1237546, Newington, CT 06111, telephone 860-594-3127, or via email at Dawn.m.Guerra@ct.gov.