TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_059_222.dgn

This is a design file (TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_059_222.dgn) supporting an Invitation for Bid (IFB 0173-0542) 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 scope of work encompasses 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 at eight signalized intersections. The project includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, utility coordination with Eversource, and Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval required at least 45 days prior to revision. Mast arm assemblies must meet structural requirements including drilled shaft foundations with minimum 2-foot diameter, 4,000 PSI concrete, and #8 rebar Grade 60, with 16- to 18-foot vertical clearance maintained. 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 via the enhanced Bid Express platform (Bidx.com), with pre-bid questions closing at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening through http://contractsqanda.dot.ct.gov.

Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and submit a Bid Proposal Request Form for approval, along with a bid bond equal to 30 percent of the bid amount in PDF format to dotbid@ct.gov prior to opening. All work shall 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. 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. Contact for questions is Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov.