B56_2027 TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES

The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued solicitation IFB-131573 for the B56_2027 Traffic Signal Upgrades project located in the City of Bristol. The scope of work involves installing communication connections and upgrading signal detection and other signal improvements at 11 intersections. Key activities include the removal, relocation, and modification of existing signal equipment, the installation of 5.8 GHz Wireless Broadband Radio components, and the removal of underground items such as foundations and manholes to at least two feet below finished grade. The project must adhere to the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual Version 11.0, NCHRP 350 and MASH safety requirements, and VDOT 2020 Road and Bridge Supplemental Specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a submission deadline of 10:00 AM on December 16, 2026. Prequalification is required, and bidders must provide performance and payment bonds. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage rates, and the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act requirements. Additionally, the contractor must comply with strict OT cybersecurity standards, including the removal of vendor cloud connections from the TOC system and the use of the CRL system for electronic certified payrolls. While the DBE goal is set at 0%, the agency encourages the use of certified Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned businesses.