Union and Fountain Street Intersection Traffic Signal Improvements

The Town of Ashland, Massachusetts is requesting general bids for traffic signal improvements at the Union Street and Fountain Street intersection, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. Bidders must be prequalified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division under 720 CMR 5.00 with the "TRAFFIC SIGNALS" class-of-work designation — a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope involves removing the existing traffic signal system and installing a new adaptive traffic control system at the intersection. Work is subject to Massachusetts public bidding laws (M.G.L. c.30, 39M) and prevailing wage requirements under M.G.L. c.149 26 to 27H inclusive.

The estimated construction cost is $569,025. Bid forms and contract documents are available for review and download at no cost via www.biddocs.com; printed copies are available through Biddocs Online Nashoba Blue Inc. for a fee. All bids must be submitted electronically through www.biddocs.com; hard-copy submissions will not be accepted. Prospective bidders must review electronic bidding instructions in the bid documents and register as an electronic bidder prior to submission.