Mexico — Replacing Signals at Route 2 and Walmart, and Route 2 and 17 in the Town of Mexico.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for project WIN 025429.00, which involves replacing traffic signals at the intersections of Route 2 and Walmart, and Route 2 and 17 in the town of Mexico, Oxford County. The scope of work includes construction, maintenance during construction, and the provision of all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, and materials. Key deliverables include the installation of traffic signals, pedestal and strain poles, non-invasive detection systems, and pavement markings. The project must be completed by August 27, 2027, and all work must adhere to the March 2026 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Details. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder who has completed a Traffic/Signals or project-specific prequalification. Bidders must submit a completed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Plan and a bid bond of at least five percent of the bid value. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required upon award. The project is subject to federal regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act and various non-discrimination acts. Bids can be submitted via the Bid Express web-based service or delivered physically to the DOT Headquarters in Augusta by the November 12, 2026, deadline.