TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_015_225.dxf

This is a design file (DXF format) related to a traffic control signal installation and revision project issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for eight municipalities in District 3, including Branford, Norwalk, Westport, Madison, New Haven, North Bridgeport, East Haven, and Guilford. The project encompasses installation and revision of traffic control signals at eight signalized intersections, including 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. The scope also includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies including Eversource. Mast arm assemblies must comply with AASHTO LRFD specifications with drilled shaft foundations of minimum 2-foot diameter and 16- to 18-foot vertical clearance. Bids are due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT under IFB 0173-0542. Pre-bid questions close at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening through http://contractsqanda.dot.gov.

Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and submit a Bid Proposal Request Form for approval. A bid bond of 30 percent of the bid amount is required in PDF format submitted to dotbid@ct.gov prior to opening. Bidders must acknowledge all 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. All traffic signal equipment must follow CTDOT Traffic Standard Sheets and CTDOT Highway Standard Sheets, with construction specifications governed by Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025). Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval is required at least 45 days prior to revision. Bidding utilizes the enhanced Bid Express (Bidx.com) platform requiring no installed software. Questions should be directed to Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov.