Traffic lights - Main

The Town of Bourne, Massachusetts, is seeking bids for a traffic signal replacement project located at the intersection of Main Street and Academy Drive in Buzzards Bay. The procurement is a Request for Written Quotes (RFQ) for the purchase and installation of new traffic signals, which includes replacing eight vehicle signal heads with 12-inch aluminum, 3-section, yellow-painted signals featuring LED lights, tunnel visors, and 5-inch louvered aluminum backplates with yellow retroreflective borders. Additionally, the project requires installing six pedestrian signal heads with 16-inch LED displays capable of showing international symbols and countdown features, along with five accessible pedestrian signals with audible and vibro-tactile pushbuttons. The project mandates compliance with MassDOT's Qualified Traffic Control Equipment List and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid on-site meeting on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the last day to submit questions on September 15, 2025, by 10:00 AM, and electronic quote submissions due by September 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The anticipated contract award date is September 29, 2025, with a required project completion date of December 31, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and submit weekly certified payroll reports, indicating compliance with prevailing wage rate requirements. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the project requires integration with existing infrastructure at the Main Street and Academy Drive intersection. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a significant investment in traffic signal infrastructure. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in traffic signal installation, familiarity with MassDOT standards, and the capability to meet precise equipment specifications and installation requirements. The project's scope and technical complexity suggest it is suitable for experienced municipal infrastructure contractors with specialized traffic control expertise.