Signal Requirements - SFY 26/27, 27/28, 28/29

New York State Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for signal installation and modification work across state fiscal years 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29 in the Towns of Cheektowaga, Lancaster, and North Collins in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara Counties, with bids due September 17, 2026. A significant portion of work specifications and locations remain undefined or partially defined at letting.

The scope encompasses labor, materials, tools, and equipment for traffic signal infrastructure work including conduit installation, signal pole assembly, pedestrian signal equipment, detection systems (wireless vehicle detection and video cameras), and wiring across 188 itemized line items. Work includes approximately 6,000 linear feet of signal cable (5 conductors, 14 AWG), 4,025 linear feet of conduit in multiple sizes and materials, 75 traffic signal modules and sections, 75 pedestrian signal components, and multiple signal poles of varying heights and configurations. The contract is subject to New York State prevailing wage rates issued by the New York State Department of Labor and includes special provisions for incentive/disincentive payments with a maximum incentive of $10,000 for work meeting specific performance criteria.

This is not a federal aid project. Contractors must meet established Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation goals or demonstrate sufficient good faith efforts. Bid bonds, certified checks, or cashier's checks equal to 5% of total bid amount (minimum deposit $5,815.00) are required. Bids are submitted through Bid Express or sealed envelope to NYSDOT Contract Management Bureau at 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12232. Low bidders must have a current New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Form CCA-2) on file or submit one within 10 days of contract award. The contract includes provisions for asphalt, fuel, and steel/iron price adjustments, a fixed mobilization allowance not exceeding 4% of subtotal bid, and a $91,000 field change payment allowance.