Providing Emergency Repairs On Atlantic County Traffic Lights (Bid Bond And Consent Of Surety Required)

Atlantic County, New Jersey is soliciting bids for emergency repairs on traffic signals and related infrastructure with bids due October 15, 2026. The contractor must respond to emergency repair calls within a maximum of one hour after notification and maintain 24-hour cellular telephone service to receive calls.

The scope covers emergency repair and maintenance services for all traffic signal control equipment, signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, pedestrian push buttons, cables, interconnect systems, and opticom emergency preemption equipment at all signalized intersections listed in Attachment A, with new intersections added as the County constructs them. The contractor must provide Traffic Signal Electricians with a minimum of five years' experience in traffic signal construction and maintenance, IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Certification, completion of at least one manufacturer's controller training program, and traffic control training from either FHWA or the State of New Jersey. Bidders must submit copies of all certifications at time of bid.

The contract term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional one-year period under the same pricing and terms. Work authorization is required from the County's Division Director of Public Works or General Supervisor of Traffic before any work begins.

Compensation is based on an established hourly rate for normal working hours and separate overtime rates for overtime, weekends, and holidays; the hourly rate includes all costs for labor, travel, and overhead for a single electrician. Additional personnel costs are paid only if deemed necessary by the County's Public Works Director. The County supplies all repair and replacement parts; any parts damaged by the contractor must be replaced at the contractor's expense. All workmanship and equipment are guaranteed for a minimum of 30 days from the date of repair, with new equipment and parts guaranteed for one year. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract after more than two incidents of failure to respond within the one-hour requirement.