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Contractors warn of losses under APS contract; DOT says installations are ahead of court‑required pace
Summary
Union electrical contractors and trade associations testified that the city's Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) contract — issued in 2023 — has unclear scope, inaccurate unit estimates, and inconsistent inspections, prompting calls for a rebid; DOT said it is meeting installation targets and will reissue contracts as needed.
Contractors and trade associations told the committee the Department of Transportation's current contract for furnishing and installing Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) has caused financial strain and operational confusion and should be rebid rather than renewed at current rates.
Representatives of the Building Trades Employers Association and the New York Electrical Contractors Association testified that the APS contract issued in 2023 was based on inaccurate estimates and an ill‑defined scope, leaving installation firms to absorb escalating costs. “Contractors were asked to design APS intersections without clear…
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