Installation & Revision of Traffic Control Signals in District 1

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for installation and revision of traffic control signals in Bristol, New Britain, and Vernon (Hartford and Tolland Counties) under State Project 0171-0504, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Bid Express. A 5% Small Business Enterprise set-aside applies; all bidders must also meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals or submit a Good Faith Effort application within five calendar days of bid opening.

The scope encompasses traffic control signal installation and revision work classified under Work Classification 13 (Traffic Control and Illumination/Electrical) across three municipalities. Prospective bidders must hold current prequalification with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and maintain a current sworn Statement (CON 16) on file at least 30 calendar days before requesting the official bid proposal form.

The estimated contract value falls between $2.5 million and $4.9 million (Scope Code F). The project is state-funded as a Federal-Aid project and subject to prevailing wage rates established by the Connecticut State Labor Commissioner; a Contract Wage Certification Form must be submitted to the Labor Commissioner before contract award.

Bid bond security equal to at least 30 percent of the bid amount is required, submitted in PDF format via email to dotbid@ct.gov prior to bid opening. All bidding documents, including plans and specifications, are available free through the DAS State Contracting Portal (CTsource Bid Board). Sealed bids are received electronically through bidx.com only; no pre-bid conference or site visit is required. Pre-bid questions close at 9:00 a.m. Monday with final answers provided by 12:00 noon the day before bid opening. Campaign Contribution Certification (OPM Form 1) must be uploaded to CTsource by all bidders. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids.