TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE

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Town of Manchester - Engineering has issued invitation to bid, solicitation 26/27-13.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, herein called the Town, acting by and through its Town Manager will receive sealed Bids for project Bid No. 26/27-13 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE. Bids will be accepted via the Town's eProcurement Portal until 11:00 AM on November 6, 2026 at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may be submitted prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered.

The purpose of this contract is to retain an on-call contractor to install, repair, maintain and troubleshoot traffic control signals, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), intersection control beacons, emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment, traffic control signal battery backup systems, and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) connected infrastructure at various locations throughout the Town of Manchester, CT. Typical work requests are generally categorized as Emergency Requests and Non-emergency Requests: Contractor is available on-call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to respond to Emergency Requests made by the Town of Manchester (typically originating from the Department of Public Works Engineering Division and/or Manchester Police Department Dispatch) to address immediate safety issues and damage commonly attributed to motor vehicle crashes, traffic control signal malfunctions, and weather events. Non-emergency requests are for work performed during Town-business hours that may include but is not limited to Preventative Maintenance, LED signal indication replacements, pushbutton repairs, and detection camera cleaning. The Town also utilizes its on-call Contractor to assist with various traffic control signal modifications including the replacement/upgrade of items including but not limited to traffic signal controllers, conflict monitors, detection equipment, and Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). Other revisions may include replacement of damaged traffic control signal cabinets and appurtenances, relocation/replacement of signal pedestals, installation of conduit and handholes, assembly and installation of Town-furnished RRFB, and abandonment of traffic signal appurtenances, as requested. The Contract term shall be for a period of from the date of award (anticipated on December 1, 2026). The quantities shown in the bid proposal are an estimated quantity for bidding purposes only. The Town reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as the needs of the Town Departments arise. By mutual consent of the Town of Manchester and the Contractor, this contract may be extended for an additional one (1) year period for up to three (3) years with the same terms and conditions, including annual unit price adjustments per the contract.

Responses are due November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.

Questions must be submitted by October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.

Commodity categories: Traffic Controls and Equipment, Electric Systems; Traffic Controls and Equipment, Electric Parts; Traffic Signals and Equipment, Electric Systems; Traffic Signals and Equipment, Electric Parts; Vehicle Detectors; Traffic Signal Installation; Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair; Traffic Control Services (To Include Placement and Removal of Control Devices).

Contact: Cora Narracci, Purchasing Agent (cnarracci@manchesterct.gov, (860) 647-3033).

31 documents are attached to the notice: 2026 Preventative Maintenance Checklist - Town Signals; 2026 Preventative Maintenance Checklist - State Intersections EVPS; Town of Manchester Contract (Blank); Town of Manchester Performance Bond; Town of Manchester Labor and Materials Payment Bond; Town of Manchester 2026 Holiday Calendar; Town of Manchester 2026-2027 Working Days Calendar and Reporting Form; Town of Manchester Traffic Control Ordinance (2020-01-23).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester/projects/303477. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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