RECOVERY--Y--Repair Signal Controllers & Mastheads Iraqi Freedom Drive, Fort Drum, NY

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because this is an order under an existing contract that was awarded using non-competitive procedures.

This firm fixed price task order number 96 was awarded under Contract W911S2-06-D-0006 to Alutiiq Global Solutions LLC and funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

Rationale for this action is as follows: The existing contract is one of two contracts awarded under the authority of the SBA 8(a) program for repair, rehabilitation and construction services. The contract is one of the primary means of providing quick and responsive contract support to accomplish installation minor construction workload priorities and surges. To ensure the intent of the Recovery Act is met, this contract provides the most expeditious and efficient method of expending Recovery Act funds. Numerous subcontracting opportunities are associated with this contract.

The work shall include all work in connection with removing the existing traffic signal and associated appurtenances, installing a new fully actuated traffic signal compliant with current NYSDOT/MUTCD standards, installing sign panels, boxing-out and installing 2 1/2 inches of NYSDOT Type 3 binder course on the road shoulders, milling road travel lanes to a depth of 1 1/2 inches, applying NYSDOT specified tack coat and 1 1/2 inches of NYSDOT Type 7F top course on the travel lanes and new road shoulders, installing 20-mill reflectorized pavement markings, and completing all necessary site restoration. The A & E Design Plan shall include a maintenance of traffic plan necessary for motorist and pedestrian safety during construction. The plan shall address maintenance of traffic for intersection control when the existing traffic signal is taken out of service through activation of the new traffic system.