This contract awards the City of Wilmington the upgrade of 51 signalized intersections to include emergency‑vehicle pre‑emption capability. The work covers supply and installation of traffic‑signal controllers, cabinets, pre‑emption radio/GPS units, inductive‑loop detectors, signal heads, wiring, and related civil‑work, plus programming, testing, commissioning, and documentation. The project is funded with federal aid and must comply with NCDOT specifications, Buy‑America/Build‑America requirements, and Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules. The contract is a single‑prime, firm‑fixed‑price award valued at roughly $1.2 M, with a 120‑day performance period and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion.
• 51 intersections across Wilmington/New Hanover will receive new OASIS 2070 controllers, pre‑emption hardware, and inductive‑loop detectors.
• Contractor must hold a valid NC Chapter 87 license (or obtain one within 60 days), be pre‑qualified with NCDOT, and provide bid, performance, and payment bonds.
• Full documentation (as‑built drawings, programming files, warranties) and compliance certifications (Buy‑America, DBE, SAM/UEI) are required.