Massport #26-82

Somerville Traffic Signal Equipment Installation for Elm-Beacon Connector Project

The City of Somerville, MA is seeking bids for the procurement and installation of traffic signal equipment for the Elm-Beacon Connector project, supporting new parking-protected bicycle lanes at multiple intersections. - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, MA - Procurement & Contracting Services Department (OSPCD - Mobility) - Project managed by Adam Polinski; designer is Neighborways Design - Products/Services Requested: - Traffic signal equipment and installation at intersections along Elm Street, Russell Street, Summer Street, Cutter Avenue, Mossland Street, Cedar Street, Somerville Avenue, Beacon Street, and Adelaide Road - Key products include: - Signal heads (various types and sizes, including 8-inch and 12-inch 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, field monitoring unit, cellular modem, antenna, relay, and cloud-based components) - Electrical conduit, signal posts, foundations, and back-plates - Traffic signal cable and conduit repair - Allowance for traffic police services - Quantities range from 1 to 7,600 units depending on the item (e.g., 7,600 feet of signal cable, 13 pedestrian push buttons, 18 back-plates, 12 three-section 12-inch signal heads) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with MassDOT standards, ADA, and local ordinances - Massachusetts prevailing wage laws apply - 5% bid deposit and 50% payment bond required - Liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion - 3-year service period for the Transit Signal Priority System - All bids must be submitted electronically with electronic signature - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; bidders may propose products meeting the technical specifications.

Description

This solicitation is for the installation of traffic signal equipment for the Elm-Beacon Connector project in Somerville, Massachusetts. The work includes installation at multiple intersections along Elm Street and surrounding streets as specified in the scope. The estimated construction cost is $300,000. The project requires compliance with state prevailing wages and includes requirements for payment bonds and liquidated damages. Bidders must submit electronic bids by July 1, 2026, and the contract award is anticipated on July 8, 2026.

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