SIGNAL PRE-EMPTION FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES PHASE II

This contract covers the design, supply, installation, programming, testing and commissioning of traffic‑signal pre‑emption equipment at 51 signalized intersections throughout Wilmington, NC, to give priority to emergency‑vehicle response. The work includes new controller cabinets, OASIS 2070 controllers, pre‑emption radios/GPS units, inductive‑loop detectors, signal heads, civil trenching, and associated software configuration. The City of Wilmington will fund the project under federal‑aid guidelines, requiring compliance with NCDOT specifications, Buy‑America/Build‑America, Davis‑Bacon wage rules, and NC Chapter 87 licensing. The contract is expected to be completed within 120 calendar days after award, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion. • 51 intersections upgraded with pre‑emption hardware and software. • Single‑prime‑bid award to Traffic Control Devices, Inc. (estimated contract value ≈ $1.19 M). • Mandatory NCDOT pre‑qualification, NC contractor’s license (60‑day grace), SAM registration, and full federal‑aid compliance.