0138-0252_Oct_26_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 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 scope of work encompasses comprehensive rehabilitation of a 10-foot by 8-foot reinforced concrete box culvert serving approximately 80,000 daily vehicles, including cleaning and concrete repair to walls, slabs, wingwalls, and footings; crack sealing and curtain wall sealing; a 4-inch cast-in-place concrete overlay on the culvert invert; installation of new sanitary sewer infrastructure consisting of 75.88 linear feet of 15-inch SDR-35 PVC pipe with three precast 48-inch reinforced concrete manholes; storm drainage systems with headwalls and riprap; concrete retaining wall construction; temporary water handling and earth retaining systems; a temporary sanitary sewer bypass system rated at peak flows of 1,125,000 gallons per day; permanent and temporary access roads; and wetland and upland site restoration. The bid period runs from September 30, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EDT through October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT for submission via Bid Express. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is scheduled. The project requires compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (Tenth Edition 2024) and CTDOT Standard Specifications, with concrete strength requirements of 4,000 PSI for culvert and wingwall repairs and 3,000 PSI for culvert slab repairs. Environmental restrictions include in-stream work limited to 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 and requires abatement.

The estimated contract value is $2.877 million, classified as Code E. Bid security of at least 30% of the bid amount is required in the form of a surety bond. A 12% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and a 12% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside requirement apply, with both triggering commitment or good-faith-effort submissions within five calendar days after bid opening. Prevailing wage rates per Connecticut Labor Commissioner schedules apply. Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and maintain a current sworn Statement (CON 16) on file at least 30 calendar days before requesting a bid proposal form. The project is state-funded with no Federal Aid Project number assigned, though references to Federal Transit Administration certifications and Buy America requirements appear in standard bidder materials, indicating potential federal nexus components. Campaign Contribution Certification (OPM Form 1) must be uploaded to CTsource. Questions and official bid forms should be directed to Nydia Cotto at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111, or via dotbid@ct.gov.