0171-0519-520 Addendum No. 1 Contract Special Provisions.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 1 to Contract Special Provisions issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for Surface Preservation, Maintenance, and Operations (SPMO) of Bridge Decks in Various Towns in District 1. The project encompasses bridge joint membrane repairs classified under work code 19A across multiple municipalities in the Rocky Hill area, covering State Project Numbers 0171-0519 and 0171-0520. Electronic sealed bids must be submitted through the Bid Express website (bidx.com), with the bid opening scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pre-bid questions must be submitted through the CTDOT Pre-Bid Q&A Website by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required for this project. Upon notification of award, contractors have sixty days to submit all required documentation and allow the Department to execute a written contract. Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and must complete a Bid Proposal Request Form (Part C) to obtain the official electronic bid proposal form.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to at least 30% of their bid amount prior to the bid opening via email to dotbid@ct.gov. All bidders are required to comply with prevailing wage rates established by the Connecticut State Labor Commissioner, with a Contract Wage Certification Form to be submitted before contract award. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has not established a specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) percentage goal or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside; however, DBE and SBE commitment documentation must be submitted within five calendar days after the bid opening if applicable. DBE Regular Dealers are eligible to receive 60% credit for the cost of materials and supplies, while DBE Distributors are eligible to receive 40% credit. The project is funded through Federal Highway Administration funding (F.A.P. No. 000T(638) and 0913(189)) combined with state funding, with an estimated total project value between $15,000,000 and $19,999,999. 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. Principal contractors are subject to Department of Motor Vehicles motor carrier review, with an ineligible DMV rating potentially jeopardizing contract award.