Furnish Electronic Speed Radar Feedback Signs

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking to procure twelve (12) solar-powered electronic speed radar feedback sign assemblies through Invitation to Bid #22/23-13. The procurement targets portable, lightweight signs with 12" LED dynamic numerical displays capable of detecting and displaying vehicle speeds, operating autonomously via battery-powered solar charging systems. Technical specifications mandate signs with Bluetooth communication, data collection capabilities, MUTCD compliance, and multiple operational modes. The bid requires that the unit price include all associated hardware such as mounting brackets, cables, chargers, solar panels, batteries, software, and licenses. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of September 7, 2022, and a final response deadline of September 14, 2022, at 11:00 am. Vendor requirements include providing a two-year warranty covering defective parts, with replacement to occur within 14 calendar days at no additional cost to the town, and mandatory on-site field training of up to three hours for installation, operation, maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting.

The solicitation includes a Living Wage Certification Form, which requires bidders to declare their status as a "Covered Employer" under the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance. Potential contractors must either affirm they will pay the required living wage to eligible employees or claim exemption based on specific criteria, such as being a nonprofit organization, employing fewer than 25 eligible employees, or having an annual contract value less than $25,000. The signs will be delivered to the Manchester Public Works Department at 321 Olcott Street and are intended to be post-mounted. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the living wage certification suggests a local preference for fair labor practices. The bid structure allows vendors to quote a unit cost for each solar-powered electronic speed radar feedback sign assembly, with a total quantity of 12 units. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive technical requirements and mandatory warranty suggest a potentially significant investment in municipal traffic management infrastructure.