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City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: January 26, 2017
Wayne R. Husband, P.E.
Senior Traffic Engineer
Traffic Signal improvements at the intersection of Graham Drive and Daniel Webster
Highway
To approve a contract to Electric Light Company of Cape Nedick, Maine for Traffic
Signal improvements at the intersection of Graham Drive at Daniel Webster Highway
in the amount of $55,100. Funding will be through: Department: 160 Admin &
Engineering; Fund: Trust; 55 Other Services
The City recently solicited bids from contractors for the traffic signal improvements
at the intersection of Graham Drive with the Daniel Webster Highway. This project
is needed to replace a signal pedestal in a narrow roadway median that has been
knocked down on numerous occasions. It requires constant maintenance and has
become a safety concern given the frequency of the knockdowns.
In order to eliminate the safety concern, a new longer mast arm assembly (including
mast arm pole, accessories, and a new mast arm foundation) will be installed on the
northeast corner of the intersection. This will provide a better location for the traffic
signal heads and related equipment.
The City solicited bids for this work on November 15, 2016. The following bids
were received on November 23, 2016:
Electric Light Company, Cape Nedick, Maine $55,100
East Coast Signals, Manchester New Hampshire $67,150
The Division of Public Works recommends the City enter into a contract with Electric
Light Company for $55,100. Construction for this project will begin spring of
2017.
