TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_158_228.dxf

This is a design file (CAD drawing in .dxf format) related to a traffic control signal installation and revision project administered 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 project 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. The work includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies including Eversource. Bids are due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT under IFB 0173-0542. Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval is required at least 45 days prior to revision, and time-based coordination and wireless radio systems for signal synchronization are required at selected locations.

Mast arm assemblies must comply with AASHTO LRFD specifications with drilled shaft foundations (minimum 2-foot diameter, 4,000 PSI concrete, and #8 rebar Grade 60) and 16- to 18-foot vertical clearance. Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and submit a bid bond of 30 percent of bid amount in PDF format to dotbid@ct.gov prior to opening. All work is governed by Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025). 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 occurs through the enhanced Bid Express (Bidx.com) platform requiring no installed software. Contact Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov for questions.