The City of Norwalk is seeking a qualified contractor to upgrade traffic signal infrastructure along Norwalk Boulevard, including installation of new signal poles, pedestrian countdown heads, ADA‑compliant curb ramps, fiber‑optic communications, and related roadway signage and striping. The contract is a federally‑assisted project (FHWA) with a total estimated value of $3 million and requires compliance with Buy‑America, prevailing‑wage, DBE, and other federal regulations. The contractor must provide a 10 % bid bond, secure performance and payment bonds for 100 % of the contract amount, and maintain required insurance. Work is scheduled for approximately 220 working days after award, with liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for delays.
• Upgrade signal hardware (controllers, poles, mast arms) and install new pedestrian countdown and accessible signal heads.
• Provide ADA‑compliant curb ramps, fiber‑optic conduit, video‑detection systems, and install signage (vehicle‑indication, street‑name, pavement markings).
• Coordinate utility encroachments with SCE and neighboring jurisdictions; meet Buy‑America, DBE, prevailing‑wage, and safety/insurance requirements.
• Submit required pre‑construction submittals, weekly work plans, and adhere to a detailed milestone schedule (NTP‑1, NTP‑2, 220‑day construction period).
• Provide performance and payment bonds, retainage (5 %), and accept liquidated‑damage penalties for schedule overruns.