Traffic Signal Improvements

The following paragraphs outline minimum acceptable standards to be followed for the construction of the traffic signals, pavement markings and all appurtenances as indicated in these specifications. The work shall be executed in the most workmanlike manner by qualified, careful and experienced workmen. The Prime Contractor shall be a pre-qualified contractor by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and all subcontractors must be pre-qualified PennDOT contractors. The Contractor shall furnish and install the traffic signal supports, signal heads, traffic signs, controller assembly and pavement markings as indicated on the drawings. It is the intent of these specifications to describe complete and working traffic signal device systems and associated improvements. Accessories, hardware, brackets, clamps, wire and other material and devices not specifically mentioned, but otherwise required, shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor to complete the work. All proposals (bids) are to be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in the amount of 10% of the total bid. The Township reserves the right to waive any minor informalities, irregularities or defects in the bid; or to reject any or all of the bids. The successful Bidder must comply with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. All bidders are required to establish proof of competency and responsibility, in accordance with 67 PA Code Chapter 457, Regulations Governing Pre-qualification of Prospective Bidders and PennDOT Form 408/2020, as supplemented and amended, Section 102. Subcontractors must pre-qualify in the same manner, if listed in the proposal or if Bidder subsequently undertakes the partial or total construction of one or more items of work. All bidders must be PennDOT pre-qualified Contractors/Sub-Contractors. No bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the opening thereof, during which time the Township may review the bids and investigate bidder qualifications. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

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