614242 DISTRICT 4 FAP No. HSI(VUS)-003S(990)X VRU Crosswalk Installation at State Signals at Multi

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is requesting electronic proposals for VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Crosswalk Installation at State Signals at Multiple Locations, District 4 (FAP No. HSI(VUS)-003S(990)X, Contract 614242), with proposals due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via www.bidx.com. All bidders must be pre-qualified by MassDOT in the HIGHWAY-CONSTRUCTION category and obtain R109 approval at least 14 days prior to bid opening.

The scope encompasses traffic signal reconstruction, curb ramp and crosswalk addition or reconstruction, Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) installation with countdown heads, sidewalk reconstruction, restriction of right turns on red, and minor geometric changes at three signalized intersections: Route 3A at Wyman Road in Billerica, Route 107 at Swampscott Road in Salem, and Route 3 at Revere Road in Woburn. Work includes pavement milling and overlay (859 square yards on Route 3A, 57 square yards on Route 107), cement concrete sidewalk and curb ramp construction (778 square yards), granite curbing installation (745 linear feet straight, 255 linear feet curved), drainage structure modifications, hydrant work, and utility coordination. All work must conform to 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, 2023 MUTCD standards, and January 2026 Massachusetts Amendments to MUTCD. Contractors must comply with Buy America and Build America Act provisions and northern long-eared bat and tricolored bat protection measures.

The estimated contract value is $791,000. Labor participation goals are 15.3 percent for minorities and 6.9 percent for women across all job categories for contractor and subcontractor on-site workforce. The project is federally funded under the Federal Highway Administration and subject to prevailing wage rates and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A Proposal Guaranty equal to 5% of bid value is required. Price adjustments apply to hot mix asphalt, Portland cement, diesel fuel, gasoline, and steel. Bidders must obtain a valid MassDOT vendor code and Digital ID from www.bidx.com. Electronic proposals only; no paper bids accepted.