Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-133492
MBTA Transit Signal Priority and Traffic Signal Equipment Project – Union Square, Somerville, MA
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1206-40000-40000-133492
NAICS
237130, 238210, 238990
This opportunity from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) seeks qualified firms for a Transit Signal Priority (TSP) project in Union Square, Somerville, MA. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement & Logistics Department - Project Scope: - Installation and maintenance of traffic signals and TSP equipment at multiple intersections - Reconstruction of existing traffic control signals - Products & Equipment Requested: - Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system (MBTA Standard) - Video detection equipment: - Advance barrel camera processors - PoE IP cameras (advance barrel and 360-degree) - 360-degree camera processors - Managed Ethernet Switch Layer 2 - ATC Traffic Signal Controllers (replacement of Siemens-Yunex M60 units) - ATC type cabinets - LED signal indications (vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian) - APS push buttons, signs, and saddles - Cabling (14/2, 14/4, 14/7 conductor, CAT6, etc.) - Services Requested: - Installation and ongoing maintenance of traffic signals and TSP systems - OEMs & Vendors: - Siemens-Yunex (for M60 controller replacement) - No other specific OEMs mandated; all materials must be new and compatible with existing equipment - Unique Requirements: - All equipment (except TSP Field Monitoring Unit) must be MassDOT Approved - TSP FMU must meet MBTA Next Generation Specification - Compliance with technical standards: Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MassDOT Standard Specifications, MBTA technical specifications, AASHTO, ITE, NEMA, NTCIP - Robust insurance coverage required - Shop drawings, as-built documentation, and operation/maintenance manuals must be provided - Opportunity is open via the COMMBUYS portal to qualified firms.
Description
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting bids for the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and transit signal priority equipment in Union Square, Somerville, MA. The project includes reconstruction of existing traffic control signals at multiple intersections, installation of new Transit Signal Priority (TSP) equipment, video detection equipment, and replacement of existing traffic controller hardware and software. The work must comply with applicable standards including the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and MBTA technical specifications. Bids are to be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by September 24, 2026.