aarifisher
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I got an offer to giv in a bid for a new traffic light installtion
can someone give me some info on whats involved thanks
can someone give me some info on whats involved thanks
Traffic light
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charlietuna
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You better get the job specifications--this could range from very basic to very complex..............
- Location
- Bremerton, Washington
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- Master Electrician
In my area, only a few contractors bid TS installs. Its specialized work, and is driven mainly by municipal or state specs, which can be quite different from the NEC. One of you biggest challanges is where to buy the TS head, poles, etc.
I would only suggest caution before you bid.
I would only suggest caution before you bid.
brantmacga
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- Georgia
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- Former Child
same here as tom baker mentioned.
we only have one contractor in my town that does these. it can take up to 12 months to get paid by DOT; usually they do the work then DOT puts it in the next years budget.
we only have one contractor in my town that does these. it can take up to 12 months to get paid by DOT; usually they do the work then DOT puts it in the next years budget.
Cavie
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- SW Florida
You must also be certified.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
- Location
- Henrico County, VA
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- Electrical Contractor
Does 'certifiable' count?
cmanningjr
Member
Check to see if you have all the certifications. There is a new National certification for traffic signal installation. (Level 1 and 2) Plus you have to have traffic control certification on top of that. Both test cost you $500 each.
As far as the bidding goes. Usually there is one vendor for all the material. They put together a package deal. (Cable, Guy Wire, Poles, controller ect.) They normally don't give their price out till the day of the bid opening.
All you should have to price is the labor, concrete asphault cutting and what not.
As far as the bidding goes. Usually there is one vendor for all the material. They put together a package deal. (Cable, Guy Wire, Poles, controller ect.) They normally don't give their price out till the day of the bid opening.
All you should have to price is the labor, concrete asphault cutting and what not.
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