TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_158_214.dgn

This is a technical design file (TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_158_214.dgn) supporting an Invitation for Bid (IFB 0173-0542) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for traffic control signal installation and revision projects 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 includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies including Eversource. 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. Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval is required at least 45 days prior to revision. 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.

Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and submit a Bid Proposal Request Form for approval. A bid bond equal to 30 percent of the bid amount is required, submitted in PDF to dotbid@ct.gov prior to opening. 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 CTDOT 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. Pre-bid questions close at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening via http://contractsqanda.dot.ct.gov. Bidding uses the enhanced Bid Express (Bidx.com) platform with no required installed software. Contact information for questions is Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov.