Traffic Signals Contract No.3

The City of Cincinnati is soliciting bids for “Traffic Signals Contract No. 3,” a fixed‑price construction contract to replace and install traffic‑signal systems at multiple intersections throughout the city. The work includes demolition of existing signals, concrete work (curb ramps, sidewalks, detectable warnings), installation of new signal poles, heads, controllers, wiring, underground conduit, fiber‑optic and Ethernet networking, and associated site restoration. The contract also requires compliance with M/WBE participation goals, performance‑bond and insurance requirements, and strict schedule constraints (start within 5 days of notice to proceed and 270 calendar‑day completion). • Demolition & removal of two existing traffic signal assemblies and associated curb ramps. • Installation of new signal hardware (poles, heads, controllers, power service, wiring, CAT‑5E and fiber‑optic infrastructure). • Civil works: concrete curb ramps, detectable warnings, sidewalk repairs, utility conduit, and site restoration. • Mandatory MBE (3 %) and WBE (5 %) subcontracting goals, monthly subcontractor reporting, and a $100/day liquidated‑damage penalty for schedule overruns.