0171-0519-0171-520 Addendum No. 1 Contract Plans.zip

This is Addendum No. 1 to the Contract Plans for the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Surface Preservation, Maintenance, and Operations (SPMO) of Bridge Decks project in Various Towns in District 1 (Rocky Hill), covering State Project Numbers 0171-0519 and 0171-0520. The project involves bridge joint membrane repairs classified under work code 19A across multiple municipalities within District 1. Sealed electronic bids are required and must be submitted through the Bid Express website (bidx.com) no later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must be prequalified with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and must complete a Bid Proposal Request Form (Part C) to obtain the official electronic bid proposal form. Pre-bid questions must be submitted through the CTDOT Pre-Bid Q and A Website (contractsqanda.dot.ct.gov) by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required. All bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates established by the Connecticut State Labor Commissioner and submit a Contract Wage Certification Form before contract award.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to at least 30% of their bid amount via email to dotbid@ct.gov prior to the bid opening. The project carries a Project Scope Code J, indicating an estimated total project value between $15,000,000 and $19,999,999 and is funded through Federal Highway Administration funding (F.A.P. No. 000T(638) and 0913(189)) combined with state funding. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has established no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside percentages; however, DBE and SBE commitment documentation must be submitted within five calendar days after the bid opening if applicable, with DBE Regular Dealers eligible to receive 60% credit for materials and supplies and DBE Distributors eligible to receive 40% credit. The apparent low bidder must file the Gift and Campaign Contribution Certification (OPM Form 1) to their CTSource Vendor Profile prior to contract award or execution. The Connecticut Transportation Commissioner must provide written consent before any bid withdrawal is permitted within sixty days of the bid opening.