B17_2026 SMART SCALE - ITS SIGNAL UPGRADES

The Virginia Department of Transportation solicitation IFB-128105, titled B17_2026 SMART SCALE - ITS SIGNAL UPGRADES, is a project focused on upgrading Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) signals at three specific intersections in Chesterfield County: Route 360 and Route 604, Route 60 and Route 2439, and Route 360 and Route 650. The scope of work includes the installation of Multi-Sensor Video and Radar Detection Systems, ATC Cabinet Type III configurations, and 5.8 GHz Wireless Broadband Radio systems. Technical requirements include adherence to NEMA 3R standards for circuit breaker boxes, MIL-STD-810G for shock and vibration, and strict OT Cybersecurity Program Manual standards for all connected electronic signs. Contractors must provide as-built sketches for underground installations accurate within six inches and a one-year warranty upon final acceptance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with responses due by October 28, 2026. Prequalification is required, and bidders must provide bid bonds conforming to Section 102.07. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage rates, and Buy America/BABA domestic sourcing requirements. Additionally, the contract emphasizes the use of Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses and requires compliance with federal non-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Labor standards include a requirement for one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and liquidated damages for wage violations are set at 33 dollars as of January 15, 2025.