IFB 161065 Traffic Signal Maintenance

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 161065 for traffic signal maintenance services within the eleven counties of the Staunton District. The scope of work encompasses both preventive and corrective maintenance for traffic signals, overhead flashers, and advance warning flashers, including the installation, repair, and replacement of structures, wiring, and detection systems. Contractors are required to maintain a specific equipment fleet consisting of two bucket trucks, one truck-mounted attenuator, one digger derrick, and one mini excavator. Performance standards are stringent, requiring mobilization within 15 minutes of a trouble call and the completion of emergency repairs within two hours during peak traffic and four hours during off-peak conditions. Bids must be submitted electronically via eVA by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a Vendor Qualification and Equipment Inventory Certification, and those not certified as small businesses by the DSBSD must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The contract includes an initial term with the possibility of four consecutive one-year renewals. Award priority is given to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. Key compliance requirements include adherence to prevailing wage rates, VDOT OT Cybersecurity Training for personnel, and strict marking protocols for critical infrastructure and sensitive security information. All operations must conform to the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.