TR_CB_0173_0542_SSP_158_251.dgn

This is a technical design file associated with an Invitation for Bid (IFB 0173-0542) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the 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 project 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 scope includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, and coordination with utility companies including Eversource. 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. Bids are due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT, and pre-bid questions close at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening.

All traffic signal equipment must follow CTDOT Traffic Standard Sheets and CTDOT Highway Standard Sheets, with construction specifications governed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025). Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval is required at least 45 days prior to revision. A bid bond of 30 percent of the bid amount is required and must be submitted in PDF to dotbid@ct.gov prior to opening. 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. The bidding platform is the enhanced Bid Express (Bidx.com) system, which requires no installed software. Questions should be directed to Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov.