TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_015_263.dxf

This is a design file (DXF format) supporting an Invitation for Bid issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for installation and revision of traffic control signals across eight municipalities in District 3, including Branford, Norwalk, Westport, Madison, New Haven, North Bridgeport, East Haven, and Guilford. The project encompasses 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. The scope 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 featuring drilled shaft foundations with minimum 2-foot diameter and 4,000 PSI concrete. Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval is required at least 45 days prior to installation. 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 pre-bid questions closing at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening submitted via http://contractsqanda.dot.ct.gov.

Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT 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 prior to bid 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 work must comply with Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025), and CTDOT Traffic Standard Sheets and Highway Standard Sheets. Questions should be directed to Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov. Bidding is conducted through the enhanced Bid Express platform at Bidx.com, with no installed software required.