Lima City School District Civicplus #126630

City of Lima Traffic Signal System Modernization and Expansion (Consulting & Equipment)

The City of Lima, Ohio is seeking consulting and equipment solutions for a major modernization and expansion of its coordinated traffic signal system across up to 88 intersections. - Government Buyer: - City of Lima, Ohio (Utility Department) - Project Scope: - Design and preparation of construction contract plans for upgrading and expanding the city's traffic signal system at approximately 34-88 intersections - Implementation of a radio-based interconnect system to enable communication between local controllers and the TACTICS advanced traffic management system - Expansion of network coverage along signalized corridors - Updating coordinated signal timing and upgrading pedestrian facilities to PROWAG (Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines) standards - Upgrades include new controllers, radar vehicle detection, new signal cabinets, and Ethernet switches - Products and Equipment Requested: - Spread Spectrum Radio Equipment (Pegasus 5GHz type), 88 units - Radio Repeaters, 12 units - New Transmitter Pole (Jameson Ave Gore), 1 unit - Traffic Signal Controllers (Siemens m50, EPAC300, ATCnx), 89 units - PROWAG-compatible pedestrian signal equipment (pushbuttons and countdown heads), 88 units - Radar Vehicle Detection Equipment, 88 units - TS-2 Type Signal Cabinets, 3 units - Ethernet Switches, 5 units - Services Requested: - Consulting services for traffic signal system design and optimization - ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) design and operations - Environmental document preparation and review - Bicycle facilities and enhancement design - Right of way acquisition services (individuals only) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ODOT and local standards - ADA upgrades for curb ramps and pedestrian facilities - Adherence to federal and state regulations - Only individuals (not firms) are prequalified for right of way acquisition services - OEMs Highlighted: - Siemens (traffic signal controllers) - Pegasus (radio equipment) - Construction funding may be phased based on available resources, with a total project cost estimated at $6.88 million over 7 years.

Description

This solicitation is for the preparation of construction contract plans to upgrade and expand the City of Lima's coordinated traffic signal system at approximately 34 signalized intersections. The project aims to implement a radio-based interconnect system to enable communication between local controllers and the advanced traffic management system, TACTICS. It also includes expanding network coverage along signalized corridors, updating coordinated signal timing, and upgrading pedestrian facilities to PROWAG-compatible equipment. The design will cover intersections within phases 1-3 of the Radio Interconnect Feasibility study dated May 8th, 2026, as a single construction contract plan set. Construction funding has not been committed, and phased construction may be necessary based on available funding.

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