PROPOSAL FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL FLAGGING SERVICES FOR CITY OF GROTON AND GROTON UTILITIES

2026-11-03

Specifications Uniform Flaggers : Uniformed flaggers shall be people who have successfully completed flagger training by the American Traffic Safety Services Association , National Safety Council , or other approved programs . A copy of the Flagger ' s training certificate must be made available when requested . Uniformed flaggers shall wear garments to be readily distinguishable as a flagger , in accordance with Standard 6E - 3 of the MUTCD and these specifications . A uniformed flagger shall also be equipped with a STOP / SLOW paddle that is at least 18 inches in width with letters at least 6 inches high and conformed to the Standard 6E - 4 of the MUTCD . The number of traffic personnel needed on a project shall be determined by GU management , GU field personnel and Project Managers . • Flaggers must be dressed in a neat and presentable manner that will distinguish them from other workers at the site . They shall wear either blaze orange or fluorescent green vests with reflective stripes . Vests will be supplied by the bidder . • Depending upon the job site , for their personal safety , flaggers shall wear hard hats and steeltoed safety footwear . Safety equipment shall be provided by the bidder . • Flaggers shall be English speaking and be able to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow workers , the traveling public and City / State representatives . • Flaggers shall be courteous but firm in their mannerisms and professional in their activities . Behavior not adhering to these guidelines will be cause for removal from the job site , and replacement by another vendor flagger must be made within two ( 2 ) hours . • Flaggers must have their own , or company supplied , transportation in order to change work location as / if required during the workday . • Flaggers must be aware of their traffic control responsibilities and demonstrate the same by safe and expeditious vehicular traffic movement , to include construction vehicles . • The vendor shall supply Flaggers with two - way radios . • Vendor supplies work zone signs in compliance with MUTCD standards . They must have a means to deploy them to set up a safe work zone - this will be done at Management discretion . • The vendor must be able to coordinate police services for traffic direction , road closures , and work zone security and speed enforcement when needed . • No cell phone activity , umbrellas , or chairs will be allowed at the flagging site . Flaggers shall always face on - coming lanes of moving traffic . Interested vendors shall supply rate information relative to “ straight time ,” “ overtime ” charges , emergency call outs , minimum time to be charged , cancellation policy , etc . Documentation shall be included to verify personnel training and certification , along with a certificate of insurance showing limits of liability and worker ' s compensation coverage per requirements listed later in this bid invitation .

Connecticut

2026-05-05