Solicitation Summary

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 02150 carrying Route 15 over Freeman Brook in the Town of Stratford. The project encompasses comprehensive rehabilitation of a 10-foot by 8-foot reinforced concrete box culvert, including concrete cleaning and repairs to walls, slabs, wingwalls, and footings; crack and curtain wall sealing; installation of a 4-inch cast-in-place concrete overlay on the culvert invert; installation of new sanitary sewer systems (75.88 linear feet of 15-inch SDR-35 PVC pipe with three precast 48-inch reinforced concrete manholes); storm drainage improvements; concrete retaining wall construction; temporary water handling and bypass systems; permanent and temporary access roads; and wetland and upland site restoration. The solicitation opened September 30, 2026, at 7:00 AM EDT with bids due October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT via Bid Express. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is scheduled. Bidders must be prequalified with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and maintain a current sworn Statement (CON 16) on file at least 30 calendar days before requesting a bid proposal form. All vendors are eligible to respond.

The estimated contract value is $2.877 million, classified as Code E. Prevailing wage rates per Connecticut Labor Commissioner schedules apply. Bid security of at least 30 percent of the bid amount is required in the form of a surety bond, with an annual bond option available. A 12 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and a 12 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside requirement apply, with both triggering commitment or good-faith-effort submissions within five calendar days after bid opening. The project requires compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (Tenth Edition 2024) and CTDOT Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, and Facilities. Environmental restrictions include in-stream work limitations from June 1 through September 30 and tree trimming and removal restrictions from April 15 through October 31 for endangered species protection. One asbestos-containing material was identified requiring abatement. The structure exhibits minor Art Modern architectural elements requiring State Historic Preservation Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Office coordination. The project is state-funded with no Federal Aid Project number assigned.