TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_158_210.dgn

This file is a design document (TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_158_210.dgn) related to traffic control signal installation and revision projects managed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation across eight municipalities in District 3: Branford, Norwalk, Westport, Madison, New Haven, North Bridgeport, East Haven, and Guilford. The scope 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. Work also includes 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 under IFB 0173-0542, with pre-bid questions closing at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening. No formal bidders' conference is noted, though the Connecticut DOT maintains a Q&A portal at http://contractsqanda.dot.ct.gov for clarifications.

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. All work must follow CTDOT Traffic Standard Sheets and CTDOT Highway Standard Sheets per Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions (Form 819, July 2025). 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 be prequalified with CTDOT, acknowledge all contract addenda on the DAS State Contracting Portal, and submit a Non-Collusion Statement and OPM Form 1 (Campaign Contribution Certification). DBE requirements apply where applicable, including submission of DBE Regular Dealer/Distributor Affirmation Forms. Bidding occurs through the enhanced Bid Express (Bidx.com) platform with no required software installation. Contact Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov for questions.