TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_015_230.dxf

This is a design file (DXF format) related to traffic control signal installation and revision work managed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation across eight municipalities in District 3, including Branford, Norwalk, Westport, Madison, New Haven, North Bridgeport, East Haven, and Guilford. The project encompasses installation of 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. Additional work includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies. Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval must be obtained at least 45 days prior to revision. Bids are due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT under IFB 0173-0542. Mast arm assemblies must comply with AASHTO LRFD specifications with drilled shaft foundations (minimum 2-foot diameter, 4,000 PSI concrete, #8 rebar Grade 60) and 16- to 18-foot vertical clearance. Time-based coordination and wireless radio systems for signal synchronization are required at selected locations.

Bidders must be prequalified with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and submit a Bid Proposal Request Form for approval. A bid bond of 30 percent of the bid amount is required and must be submitted in PDF format to dotbid@ct.gov prior to 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 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements where applicable, including submission of DBE Regular Dealer/Distributor Affirmation Forms. Pre-bid questions close at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening via the Connecticut DOT Q&A portal. Construction specifications are governed by Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025), and all traffic signal equipment must follow CTDOT Traffic Standard Sheets and CTDOT Highway Standard Sheets. Bidding occurs through the enhanced Bid Express (Bidx.com) platform with no required installed software.