Massport #IFB 26-82

Somerville Traffic Signal Equipment and Installation for Elm-Beacon Connector

This opportunity involves the City of Somerville, Massachusetts, seeking bids for the installation and procurement of advanced traffic signal equipment and related infrastructure upgrades at multiple intersections as part of the Elm-Beacon Connector project. - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, Procurement & Contracting Services Department - Senior Procurement Manager: Felisa Grate - Project Scope: - Installation of traffic signal equipment at intersections including Elm Street, Russell Street, Summer Street, Cutter Avenue, Mossland Street, Cedar Street, Somerville Avenue, Beacon Street, and Adelaide Road - Implementation of parking-protected bicycle lanes - Compliance with MassDOT standards, ADA, and local ordinances - Products and Equipment Requested: - Signal heads (8-inch and 12-inch, including bicycle, arrow, and standard lenses) - Pedestrian signal heads and push buttons - Video detection core and camera systems (including additional 360-degree/approach cameras) - GPS units for signal controllers - Emergency pre-emption system (line-of-sight, with confirmation beacons and optical detectors) - Transit Signal Priority System (with 3-year service period, including field monitoring, cellular modem, antenna, relay, and cloud-based components) - Electrical conduit, signal posts, back-plates, and related hardware - Services Requested: - Traffic police allowance for direction and control during construction - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 3-year service period for the Transit Signal Priority System - Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws and safety requirements - Bid deposit (5%) and payment bond (50% of contract value) - Estimated construction cost: $300,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products are specified by function and part number - Attachments detail all line items, quantities, and technical specifications for equipment and services

Description

This solicitation is for the installation of traffic signal equipment at multiple locations including Elm Street at Russell Street, Summer Street, Cutter Avenue, Mossland Street, Cedar Street, Somerville Avenue, Beacon Street, Adelaide Road, and additional specified locations in Somerville, Massachusetts. The estimated construction cost is $300,000. The project is managed by the City of Somerville's OSPCD - Mobility department, with an anticipated contract award date of July 8, 2026, and completion expected by February 28, 2027. The contract requires compliance with state prevailing wages and includes a 5% bid deposit and a 50% payment bond requirement.

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