TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_158_203.dxf

This is a design file (DXF format) supporting a traffic control signal installation and revision project for 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 scope of work 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 project requires removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies including Eversource. Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval is required at least 45 days prior to revision. 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.

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. All traffic signal equipment must comply with CTDOT Traffic Standard Sheets and CTDOT Highway Standard Sheets, with mast arm assemblies meeting AASHTO LRFD specifications including drilled shaft foundations with minimum 2-foot diameter and 4,000 PSI concrete. 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. Time-based coordination and wireless radio systems for signal synchronization are required at selected locations. Construction is governed by Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025), with bidding conducted through the enhanced Bid Express platform.