Opportunity
City of Norwalk PlanetBids #IFB No. 26-869
Norwalk Traffic Signal, Fiber Optic, and ADA Ramp Improvements along Pioneer Boulevard
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
IFB No. 26-869
NAICS
237130, 237310
The City of Norwalk is seeking bids for a major infrastructure upgrade along Pioneer Boulevard, focusing on traffic signal modernization, fiber optic communications, and ADA accessibility improvements. - Government Buyer: - City of Norwalk Engineering Department - Project Scope: - Installation of 23,081 LF of 72 strand single mode fiber optic cable and 825 LF of 12 strand cable - 43 new No. 6 pull boxes and 12 N40 splice vaults for cable management - 14 industrial Ethernet edge switches, 1 aggregate switch, and 4 industrial SFPs for network connectivity - 2 integrated 5GHz wireless broadband radios and antenna bracket extensions - 1 Type 334L hub cabinet and 2 Type III service enclosures for network and power distribution - 1 battery backup system for traffic signal reliability - 14 fiber optic patch panels and 1 288-port fiber distribution unit - Multiple traffic signal improvements and ADA ramp upgrades at key intersections - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber optic cables, conduits (PVC and HDPE), pull boxes, splice enclosures, patch panels, distribution units - Traffic signal controllers, malfunction monitoring units (MMU-16LEip), video detection systems, and battery backup - Network equipment: industrial Ethernet switches, SFPs, wireless radios - System integration, network and equipment testing, as-built documentation, and TMC (Traffic Management Center) modifications - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be installed, configured, integrated, and tested to manufacturer and project specifications - Project includes full system commissioning and documentation - ADA-compliant ramp construction with truncated domes at multiple intersections - Liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for late completion - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named; products must meet technical and performance specifications - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $3,200,000 - Period of Performance: - 180 working days from Notice to Proceed, with strict milestone and completion requirements
Description
This project involves furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and incidental work to complete traffic signal, fiber optic communication, ITS, and ADA ramp improvements along Pioneer Boulevard from 166th Street to Lakeland Road. The work includes installation of conduit, pull boxes, pedestrian signal heads, accessible pedestrian signals and push buttons, traffic signal poles and cabinets, advanced transportation controllers, battery backup systems, video detection systems, safety lighting, street name signs, fiber optic cable and splicing, wireless radios, and Ethernet switches. The contractor is responsible for full installation, configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning according to manufacturer specifications and project plans. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $3,200,000.