0117-0164_Oct_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for safety improvements at the Portland Avenue and Depot Road railroad crossing in Ridgefield. The solicitation opened September 23, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EDT and closes October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The scope of work encompasses safety improvements at the specified railroad crossing location, with detailed contract plans, site visit information, and special provisions provided in the solicitation package. Prospective bidders are required to attend a site visit as outlined in the included documentation and must comply with electronic bidding procedures and instructions. The solicitation package includes contract plans in compressed file format, crack repair estimates, and other supporting documentation necessary for bid preparation.

Pricing information and estimated contract value are detailed in the Contract Special Provisions document included in the solicitation package. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements apply to this solicitation, and prospective bidders must complete the New DBE Requirements Regular Dealer Affirmation Form as part of their submission. Payment terms are specified in the contract special provisions and payment notes sections of the solicitation. Prospective bidders should direct all questions regarding project scope, site-visit logistics, submission procedures, or other clarification matters to Dawn Guerra at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, PO Box 1237546, Newington, CT 06111, by telephone at 860-594-3127 or by email at Dawn.m.Guerra@ct.gov.