Installation & Revision of Traffic Control Signals - Various Cities/Towns in D3

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is requesting bids on installation and revision of traffic control signals across eight municipalities in District 3 (Branford, Norwalk, Westport, Madison, New Haven, North Bridgeport, East Haven, and Guilford) under IFB 0173-0542, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

The scope 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. Work includes removal of abandoned equipment, installation of handholes and circuit breakers, coordination with utility companies (including Eversource), and Connecticut DOT Signal Lab approval at least 45 days prior to revision. 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. All traffic signal equipment follows CTDOT Traffic Standard Sheets and CTDOT Highway Standard Sheets. Construction specifications are governed by Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Special Provisions, Form 819 (July 2025).

Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and submit a Bid Proposal Request Form for approval. A bid bond of 30 percent of bid amount is required, 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. Pre-bid questions close at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before bid opening via http://contractsqanda.dot.ct.gov. Contact Rebecca Buonocore at 860-594-2231 or Rebecca.Buonocore@ct.gov with questions. Bidding uses the enhanced Bid Express (Bidx.com) platform; no installed software is required.