City of Norwalk PlanetBids #IFB No. 26-868

Norwalk Boulevard Traffic Signal and ITS Improvements – Equipment and Installation Solicitation

The City of Norwalk is seeking bids for a comprehensive traffic signal and intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrade along Norwalk Boulevard, spanning from 166th Street to Rosecrans Avenue and Civic Center Drive to Lakeland Road. - Government Buyer: - City of Norwalk Engineering Department - Project Scope: - Upgrade and installation of traffic signal hardware, including new poles, mast arms, and foundations - Installation of accessible pedestrian signals (APS), audible and countdown pedestrian signal heads, and ADA-compliant curb ramps - Deployment of fiber optic cable, Ethernet switches, and video detection systems (Autoscope and Gridsmart) - Installation of LED luminaires, loop detectors, and various traffic signs - Signal timing coordination updates across multiple intersections - Key Products and Quantities: - 1 Autoscope Video Detection System - 1 Gridsmart Video Detection System - 24 Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Assemblies - 21 Pedestrian Signal Heads (Audible and Countdown) - 77 Loop Detectors (Type E, Bicycle) - 2100 LF of 2" Schedule 80 PVC Conduit - Multiple types of poles and mast arms (Type 19, 23, 24, 26, 1-A) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) and federal Buy America Act provisions - Adherence to federal prevailing wage laws - Liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for project delays - Project is partially funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Autoscope (video detection system) - Gridsmart (video detection system) - No other specific OEMs named for poles, signals, or cabinets - Potential Competitors: - Companies specializing in traffic signal and ITS equipment, such as Econolite, Iteris, Siemens Mobility, and McCain Inc.

Description

The project involves furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and other incidental work to complete the Norwalk Boulevard traffic signal improvements. This includes upgrading signal hardware, installing new pedestrian countdown signal heads, installing ADA-compliant curb ramps, and updating signal timing coordination along the project corridor. The estimated cost of the work is $3,000,000. The project is partially funded by the Federal Highway Administration and requires compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including Build America, Buy America requirements.

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