TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE

The purpose of this contract is to retain an on-call contractor to install, repair, maintain and troubleshoot traffic control signals, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), intersection control beacons, emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment, traffic control signal battery backup systems, and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) connected infrastructure at various locations throughout the Town of Manchester, CT. Typical work requests are generally categorized as Emergency Requests and Non-emergency Requests: Contractor is available on-call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to respond to Emergency Requests made by the Town of Manchester (typically originating from the Department of Public Works Engineering Division and/or Manchester Police Department Dispatch) to address immediate safety issues and damage commonly attributed to motor vehicle crashes, traffic control signal malfunctions, and weather events. Non-emergency requests are for work performed during Town-business hours that may include but is not limited to Preventative Maintenance, LED signal indication replacements, pushbutton repairs, and detection camera cleaning. The Town also utilizes its on-call Contractor to assist with various traffic control signal modifications including the replacement/upgrade of items including but not limited to traffic signal controllers, conflict monitors, detection equipment, and Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). Other revisions may include replacement of damaged traffic control signal cabinets and appurtenances, relocation/replacement of signal pedestals, installation of conduit and handholes, assembly and installation of Town-furnished RRFB, and abandonment of traffic signal appurtenances, as requested. The Contract term shall be for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the date of award (anticipated on December 1, 2026). The quantities shown in the bid proposal are an estimated quantity for bidding purposes only. The Town reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as the needs of the Town Departments arise. By mutual consent of the Town of Manchester and the Contractor, this contract may be extended for an additional one (1) year period for up to three (3) years with the same terms and conditions, including annual unit price adjustments per the contract.