PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS - 1.pdf

This document is a Prospective Bidders List from the Connecticut Department of Transportation for Project 0173-0542, involving the installation and revision of traffic control signals across multiple municipalities in District 3. The scope of work encompasses eight signalized intersections within Branford, Norwalk, Westport, Madison, New Haven, North Bridgeport, East Haven, and Guilford, with deliverables including new traffic signal equipment, pedestrian signal faces with accessible push buttons, mast arm assemblies compliant with AASHTO LRFD specifications, video and radar detection systems, LED light standards, concrete and bituminous sidewalk ramps, pavement markings, crosswalks, and emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment. The project also includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies including Eversource. Time-based coordination and wireless radio systems for signal synchronization are required at selected locations. Bids are due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with a pre-bid conference attendee list dated June 8, 2026, and pre-bid questions closing at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening.

Bidders must be prequalified with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and submit a Bid Proposal Request Form for approval prior to bidding. A bid bond of 30 percent of the bid amount is required in PDF format submitted to dotbid@ct.gov before the bid opening. All bidders must acknowledge contract addenda on the DAS State Contracting Portal, submit a Non-Collusion Statement and OPM Form 1 (Campaign Contribution Certification), and comply with DBE requirements where applicable, including submission of DBE Regular Dealer/Distributor Affirmation Forms. Construction specifications are governed by Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025). The bidding process utilizes the enhanced Bid Express platform at Bidx.com, requiring no installed software. Questions regarding the opportunity should be directed to Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov.