Re-Bid: On Call Traffic Signal Contractor in Durham, NC

The City of Durham Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for an On Call Traffic Signal Contractor to provide maintenance, construction, and electrical services, including cabinet work and signalized pedestrian improvements. All work must comply with the 2024 NCDOT Standard Specifications, Roadway Standards Drawings, and the 2024 MUTCD. The project requires a 365-day completion period, with substantial completion of specific pedestrian improvements expected within 270 days. The contract includes liquidated damages of 600 dollars per day and requires a 30-day observation period for equipment and software prior to final acceptance. Bids are due by February 12, 2025, at 2:30 PM, and must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Transportation Department at 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation factors focusing on safety records, including DART and Experience Modification Rates. Contractors must coordinate closely with railroad authorities for work in rights-of-way and adhere to strict insurance and licensing requirements, including IMSA Level II Certification for specific tasks. Additionally, bidders must comply with the Equal Business Opportunity Program by reporting Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation.