Traffic Signals Contract No.3

The City of Cincinnati is seeking bids for “Traffic Signals Contract No. 3,” a combined civil‑construction and traffic‑signal installation project covering multiple intersections throughout the city. The scope includes demolition of existing signals, installation of new poles, foundations, controllers, wiring, conduit, fiber‑optic and Ethernet networking, detectable warnings, curb ramps, pavement markings, and associated site restoration. Bidders must submit a bid bond (≥10 % of the bid) and, if awarded, furnish a performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract value. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder, with strict MBE (3 %) and WBE (5 %) participation goals, required insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, and monthly subcontractor reporting. Work must commence within five days of the Notice to Proceed (expected ≈ 22 Mar 2027) and be substantially completed by 17 Dec 2027 (≈ 270 days).