PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS - 3.pdf

This is a Prospective Bidders List issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for Project 0173-0542, which involves the installation and revision of traffic control signals across multiple municipalities in District 3. The project encompasses work in Bridgeport, East Haven, Guilford, Madison, New Haven, and North Bridgeport, with bids due on July 1, 2026. The scope of work includes new traffic signal equipment, pedestrian signal faces with accessible push buttons, mast arm assemblies, video and radar detection systems, LED light standards, concrete and bituminous sidewalk ramps, pavement markings, crosswalks, and emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment at eight signalized intersections. Work also includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies. All traffic signal equipment must follow Connecticut DOT Traffic Standard Sheets and Highway Standard Sheets, with mast arm assemblies complying with AASHTO LRFD specifications. The construction specifications are governed by Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025).

The prospective bidders list identifies three companies interested in bidding: Ferguson Electric Co., Inc. (Plainville, CT), NY CONN Corp. (Danbury, CT), and Rizzo Electrical Contractors, Inc. (Danbury, CT). Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and submit a Bid Proposal Request Form for approval. A bid bond equal to 30 percent of the bid amount is required and must be submitted in PDF format to dotbid@ct.gov prior to bid opening. Bidders must acknowledge all contract addenda, submit a Non-Collusion Statement and OPM Form 1 (Campaign Contribution Certification), and comply with DBE requirements where applicable. Pre-bid questions close at 9:00 a.m. on the Monday before bid opening via the Connecticut DOT Q&A portal. Bidding occurs through the Bid Express (Bidx.com) platform, and interested parties should direct questions to Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov.