MDC Standard 2024

THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

HARTFORD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR

WOLCOTT HILL ROAD SEWER MAIN EXTENSION

WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT

CONTRACT NO. 2026B-15

BID DATE: September 9, 2026

MDC

MDC Standard 2024

2026B-15 1 June 2026

Project Name: Wolcott Hill Road Sewer Main Extension Contract Number: 2026B-15

Special Provisions

These Contract Specific Revisions amend or supplement the provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. All provisions included in the Standard Project Manual, dated February 2024, which are not so amended or supplemented, remain in full force and effect. The District and the Contractor agree and acknowledge that these Contract Specific Revisions shall apply to all Work to be performed under this Contract and that these provisions supersede any conflicting provisions of this Contract.

A. Section 00111 (Invitation to Bid): Replace in its entirety the attached Section

00111.

B. Section 00200 (Instructions to Bidders): Replace in its entirety the attached

Section 00200.

C. Section 00410 (Bid Form): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00410.

D. Section 00420 (Supplements to Bid Form – Table of Contents): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00420

E. Sections 00430 (Bid Bond), 00452 (Representation Regarding Self-Performed

Work), and 00467 (Letter RE: Performance and Payment Bonds): Replace in its entirety with the attached Sections 00430, 00452, and 00467.

F. Section 00482A (SBE Mandatory Subcontracting Forms) and Section 00482B

(Mandatory Subcontracting Waiver Forms): Delete these sections in their entirety.

G. Section 00520 (Agreement): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00520.

H. Section 00610 (Performance Bond). Replace in its entirety with the attached

Section 00610.

I. Section 00615 (Payment Bond). Replace in its entirety with the attached Section 00615.

J. Section 00720 (General Conditions – Part II, Table of Contents): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00720 Table of Contents.

K. Section 00730.01 (Connecticut Department of Labor Wage Rates): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.01.

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L. Section 00730.02 – A (Prevailing Wage Law Poster): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - A.

M. Section 00730.02 – B (Section 31-53b): Insert in its entirety the attached Section

00730.02 - B.

N. Section 00730.02 – C (Informal Bulletin – The 10-Hour OSHA construction

Safety and Health Course): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - C.

O. Section 00730.02 – D (Notice for All Mason Contractors): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - D.

P. Section 00730.02 – E (CT General Statute 31-55a): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - E.

Q. Section 00730.02 – F (Contracting Agency Certification Form): Insert in its entirety the attached with Section 00730.02 - F.

R. Section 00730.02 – G (Contractor’s Wage Certification Form): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - G.

S. Section 00730.02 – H (Payroll Certification – Public Works Projects): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - H.

T. Section 00730.02 – I (Occupational Classification Bulletin): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - I.

U. Section 00730.02 – J (Footnotes): Insert in its entirety the attached Section

00730.02 - J.

V. Section 00760 (List of Drawings): Replace in its entirety the attached Section

00760.

W. Section 00800 (Supplementary Conditions of the Construction Contract):

Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00800.

X. Section 01010 (Summary of Work): Replace in its entirety the attached Section

01010.

Y. Section 01025 (Measurement and Payment)

a. At the conclusion of Section 2.02.A.2 (Manholes), Section 2.02.C.2.a

(Sewer Pipe and Fittings), Section 2.02.F.2.a (6-inch DI or PVC Sewer Service Pipe), add the following language:

i. All temporary paving that is associated with this item work shall be included in this bid item; no separate payment of temporary paving

2026B-15 3 June 2026 will be made. All permanent paving that is associated with this item shall be excluded and paid for separately; with the exception of work associated with the installation, operation, and removal of systems associated with diversion and/or maintenance of existing flows and/or bypass pumping, which will have all associated temporary and permanent pavement included in this item and not paid for separately.

b. Add Section 2.10 PROJECT SPECIFIC (Part K)

i. Add A. FINAL MILL AND OVERLAY PAVEMENT (HOT MIX

ASPHALT SUPERPAVE 0.375 DESIGN LEVEL 2, 2-IN TOP)

(Section 02510) (Item X-1)

1. Method of Measurement. Milling and overlay shall be measured by square yards as installed to the limits of the existing pavement, or to the extent ordered by the ENGINEER. Milling and overlay for pavement that was damaged by the CONTRACTOR operations shall not be measured for payment.

2. Basis of Payment. Milling and overlay shall be paid for at the Contract unit price. This price and payment shall be full compensation for cleaning and preparing the surface of the street, milling, disposal of the material, repairing temporary pavement where settling has occurred, installing variable depth leveling course where determined necessary by the ENGINEER, tack coat, keyway construction, resetting all castings, transition keyways, hot poured tar crack rubberized asphalt sealer, dust control, furnishing, hauling, placing, spreading and compacting the bituminous concrete, maintaining pavement for a period of one (1) year after final acceptance or time period required by local traffic authority or municipality and all materials, tools, equipment and all other Items necessary to complete the Work as shown and specified but not included for payment under other Items in the Schedule of Prices.

3. No additional payment shall be made for leveling courses of trenches if needed. No payment shall be made for normal daily cleanup Work, or for any Work not ordered in writing under this Item.

4. If the thickness of pavement ordered placed by the

ENGINEER is greater than that specified, payment shall be prorated on the basis of the thickness of material actually ordered placed. No payment shall be made for any additional pavement not specifically ordered in writing by the

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ENGINEER.

ii. Add B. REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF EXISTING ASBESTOS SEWER MAIN AND LATERAL (Section 02112) (Item X-2)

1. Method of Measurement. Removal and disposal of existing asbestos sewer main and lateral as required for manhole installation shall be measured by the actual length of sewer removed on a linear foot basis.

2. Basis of Payment. Removal and disposal of existing asbestos sewers shall be paid for at the Contract unit price bid per linear foot for the amount of sewer removed. The price and payment shall be full compensation for removal of existing pipe, excavation, transportation of all excavated soils that are not incorporated into the work to the designated soil disposal facility, furnishing and installing backfill materials, compaction, proper disposal of existing pipe and all other Items necessary to complete the Work as shown and specified but not included for payment under other Items in the Schedule of Prices.

3. All work shall be in accordance with Section 02112 Asbestos

Cement Pipe Repairs, Removal and Disposal.

4. All temporary paving that is associated with this item work shall be included in this bid item; no separate payment of temporary paving will be made. All permanent paving that is associated with this item shall be excluded and paid for separately; with the exception of work associated with the installation, operation, and removal of systems associated with diversion and/or maintenance of existing flows and/or bypass pumping, which will have all associated temporary and permanent pavement included in this item and not paid for separately.

Z. Section 01040H (Coordination With Utilities):

a. Replace in its entirety paragraph 1.02D with the following:

Any sewer or storm laterals damaged during construction shall be replaced from the main line sewer to the ROW line. If damages occurred as a result of CONTRACTOR’S Work, replacement shall be at NO cost to the OWNER. If the lateral was mis-marked, OWNER may replace or compensate CONTRACTOR to replace.

AA. Section 01060 (Regulatory Requirements): Replace in its entirety with the attached Section 01060, as well as Supplements D, E, F G, J, and K

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BB. Section 01120a (Site Specific Health and Safety Plan). Delete Article 1.07 in its entirety.

CC. Section 01450H (Quality Control):

a. Insert the following after paragraph 1.04.A.1:

a. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for payment of all testing services furnished for concrete materials and mix designs.

b. Insert the following after paragraph 1.04.A.2:

b. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for payment of all testing services for any concrete in place.

DD. Section 01451H (Independent Testing Services):

a. Insert the following text after paragraph 3.03.D

E. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for payment of all concrete testing.

EE. Section 02213 Rock Excavation and Disposal (Blasting Allowed). Remove in it’s entirety.

FF. Section 03302H (Miscellaneous Concrete):

a. Remove and replace paragraph 3.04.A with the following:

A. Concrete inspection and testing may be performed by the ENGINEER or by an inspection laboratory, designated by the ENGINEER, engaged and paid for by the CONTRACTOR. Testing equipment will be supplied by the laboratory, and the preparation of samples and all testing will be performed by the laboratory personnel. Full assistance and cooperation, concrete for samples, and such auxiliary personnel and equipment as needed shall be provided.

Appendix A is the Metropolitan District Standard Details Manual.

Appendix B is the Metropolitan District Standard Materials List.

Appendix C is the Metropolitan District Sanitary and Storm Sewer Service Manual

Appendix D is the Metropolitan District Water Service Connection Manual

Appendix E is the Wolcott Hill Road Existing Record Plans

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Appendix F is the Wolcott Hill Road Sewer House Connection Cards

Appendix G is the Wolcott Hill Road Water Service Location Cards

Appendix H is the Wolcott Hill Road Boring Logs and Photo

The Metropolitan District Wolcott Hill Road Sewer Main Extension

Wethersfield, Connecticut Contract No. 2026B-15

Project Manual

Table of Contents

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Section Title Division 0 Bidding and Contract Requirements

NTC01

NTC02

Notice to Contractor - Soil Reuse/Disposal Facility Notice to Contractor - Temporary Pavement Restoration

00111 Invitation to Bid 00200 Instructions to Bidders 00410 Bid Form 00420 Table of Contents Supplements to Bid Forms 00430 Bid Bond 00451 Bidder's Qualification Form 00452 Representation Regarding Self-Performed Work 00453 Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Independent Price Determination 00455 Certificate of Authority 00460 OSHA Compliance History Certification 00465 MDC Fair Employment Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination 00467 Letter Re Performance and Payment Bonds 00470 00482A 00482B 00485A

Contractor Safety Program SBE Mandatory Subcontracting Forms Mandatory Subcontracting Waiver Forms List of Subcontractors

00485B Named Subcontractor Bidder Qualification Form 00485C Contractor Licensing 00490 DAS Update Statement 00520 Agreement 00600 Bonds and Certificates 00610 Performance Bond 00615 Payment Bond 00630 Insurance Form 00700 00720 00728

Standard General Conditions General Conditions – Part II, Table of Contents Utility Telephone Numbers

Wethersfield, Connecticut Contract No. 2026B-15

Project Manual Table of Contents

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Section Title 00730 00730.01 00730.02-A 00730.02-B 00730.02-C 00730.02-D 00730-02-E 00730-02-F 00730-02-G 00730-02-H 00730-02-I 00730-02-J 00760 00773

Department of Labor and OSHA Requirements Connecticut Department of Labor Wage Rates Prevailing Wage Law Poster Section 31-53b The 10-Hour OSHA construction Safety and Health Course Notice for All Mason Contractors CT General Statute 31-55a Contracting Agency Certification Form Contractor’s Wage Certification Form Payroll Certification – Public Works Projects) Occupational Classification Bulletin Footnotes List of Drawings No Bid Response Form

00800 Supplementary Conditions Division 1 General Requirements 01010H 01060H

Summary of Work Regulatory Requirements

Appendix A MDC Standard Details Manual B MDC Standard Materials List C MDC Sanitary and Storm Sewer Service Manual D MDC Water Service Connection Manual E Wolcott Hill Road Existing Record Plans F Wolcott Hill Road Sewer House Connection Cards G H

Wolcott Hill Road Water Service Location Cards Wolcott Hill Road Boring Logs and Photo

00111, Invitation to Bid

This document is a MODIFIED version of EJCDC® C-111, Copyright© 2018 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers, or is based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright.

THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

WOLCOTT HILL ROAD SEWER MAIN EXTENSION

CONTRACT NUMBER 2026B-15

INVITATION TO BID

General Notice

The Metropolitan District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Wolcott Hill Road Sewer Main Extension Contract Number: 2026B-15

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received and safeguarded by The Metropolitan District, at the office of the District Clerk of the Metropolitan District, located at 555 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, until Wednesday September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. At that time and place, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud by video teleconference. Interested parties may join either by this link

Or by phone: dial (415) 655-0001, enter meeting # 2312 834 0349 to connect to the bid opening.

The Work shall consist of all labor, equipment, fees, permits, and other related costs necessary to provide for the installation of approximately 300 feet of new 8-inch PVC sewer main, three new sewer manholes, and five new 6-inch PVC sewer laterals to serve 283, 290, 295, 296, and 298 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, including all temporary and permanent surface restoration associated with the work, along with support equipment and accessories as shown and specified. Bidders are directed to Section 01010 Summary of Work for specific details. The Work shall be located in the Town of Wethersfield; in the State of Connecticut as shown on the Bidding Documents.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

https://mdc.procureware.com/home

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders must register with the designated website, once registered, Prospective Bidders can download the Bidding Documents. The designated website will be updated periodically with Addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

https://themdc.webex.com/themdc/j.php?MTID=md0e56261cb61d8ed836c1384a619302f https://themdc.webex.com/themdc/j.php?MTID=md0e56261cb61d8ed836c1384a619302f

00111, Invitation to Bid

This document is a MODIFIED version of EJCDC® C-111, Copyright© 2018 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers, or is based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:

The Metropolitan District (MDC) District Clerk’s Office MDC Headquarters: 555 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at MDC by making an appointment with the District Clerk's Office at 860.278.7850, Ext. 3202.

Pre-Bid Conference

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for the Project will be held for potential Bidders on Thursday August 20, 206 AND 11:00 AM at the MDC Pre-Bid Conference Room, 231 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT.

Prospective Bidders must attend both the Pre-Bid Conference and provide requested information on the sign-in sheet at the start of the Pre-Bid Conference and initial the sign-in sheet following the conclusion of the Pre-Bid Conference. All prospective bidders are invited to ask questions to the District and/or the District’s Agent(s) during this conference. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Each Bid shall be submitted in strict accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of 10 percent of the Bid.

The Bidder shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate in Sewer and Water Lines from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S§ 4a-100, C.G.S. §4b-101 and C.G.S.§4b-91. Bidders shall submit with their Bids their DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate along with a current Update Statement. In addition, any named Subcontractor whose subcontract value is equal to or greater than $1,000,000 shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate in the closest applicable Classification of the work that the Subcontractor will complete in the contract. The bidder must submit with their bid, all applicable Subcontractor DAS Prequalification certificates.

The Successful Bidder and each of its Subcontractors having subcontracts in value equal to or greater than $1,000,000 shall maintain and keep current their respective DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificates at all times during the term of the Contract and any warranty period set forth in the Contract Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: The Metropolitan District By: Victoria Escoriza Title: Interim District Clerk

Notice to Contractor - Soil Reuse/Disposal Facility

The Contractor shall transport all excavated soils that are not incorporated into the work to True Blue Environmental, located at 26 Fishfry Street, Hartford, CT, as directed by the MDC Inspector/Engineer.

The Contractor shall segregate all asphalt pavement from excavated soils. Disposal of asphalt pavement will be the responsibility of the Contractor. All costs associated with disposal of asphalt pavement including transportation will be considered included in the cost of other bid items and will not be quantified for payment. For the purpose of this notice, “asphalt pavement” means bituminous asphalt applied at the surface as a roadway or other final surface. Asphalt pavement may include a limited amount of sub-base over-dig.

Only soil excavated from the MDC project under this contract will be accepted at the facility. Acceptable soils may contain pieces of concrete that are no larger than 3 ft.

by 3 ft. Pieces of pipe or fittings will NOT be allowed. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining weight tickets of each delivery and providing them to the MDC Inspector for confirmation of quantity.

True Blue Environmental will invoice MDC directly for soil disposal services. All costs associated with delivery, including transportation, will be considered included in the cost of other bid items and will not be quantified for payment.

If an unanticipated change in soil conditions is observed by the MDC Inspector/Engineer during excavation, the Contractor may be directed to temporarily segregate any potentially regulated soil via a separate truck and holding bin True Blue Environmental. Changes to soil conditions may include, but are not limited to, visual or olfactory evidence of contamination. Therefore, the Contractor may be required to periodically transport partially-full truck loads to True Blue Environmental. No additional compensation will be considered for any partial truck deliveries.

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Notice to Contractor – Temporary Pavement Restoration

The Contractor shall furnish and install temporary pavement restoration for all Work in Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield included in this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, hauling, placing, and compacting the temporary bituminous concrete, maintaining the temporary repair, including furnishing, placing and compacting process stone base, and all labor, materials, equipment, and all other Items necessary to complete the Work as shown and specified but not included for payment under other Items in the Schedule of Prices.

Temporary restoration of the trench within roadway limits shall be paved with 5-inch thick, Class I bituminous concrete. Temporary restoration of the trench impacting sidewalks and driveways/aprons shall be minimum 2-inch thick, Class I bituminous concrete.

Payment for temporary pavement shall be included in other Items necessary to complete the Work as shown and specified. No separate payment of temporary pavement will be made in this contract. No payment shall be made for leveling courses or rework of trenches if needed due to the quality of work as directed by ENGINEER or TOWN. No payment shall be made for normal daily cleanup Work, rework due to quality or maintenance, or for any Work not ordered in writing under this contract.

The following bid items are impacted, and the respective measurement and payment section has been revised as needed via the Special Provisions of the Contract Documents:

1. S-1-SMH II Type II 4-ft Diameter, Precast Concrete Sewer Manholes 0-ft to 10-ft deep (Section 02605)

2. S-8-8PVC 8-in PVC Sewer Greater than 8-ft to 12-ft deep (Section 02622)

3. S-16-PVC 6-in PVC Sewer Service Pipe, All Depths (Sections 02622)

4. E-1-E Test Pits, Excavated (Section 02011)

5. P-5 Five (5) in. Concrete Sidewalk (Section 02515)

6. P-8 Bituminous Concrete Driveways/Aprons (02510)

7. P-11 Remove and Provide New Bituminous Concrete Curbing (Section 02510)

8. X-2 Removal and Disposal of Existing Asbestos Sewer Main and Laterals

(Section 02112)

. NTC02

00200H, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.

This document is a MODIFIED version of EJCDC® C-200, Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American

Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers or is based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright.

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00200 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Article 1— Defined Terms Article 2— Bidding Documents Article 3— Qualifications of Bidders Article 4— Pre-Bid Conference Article 5— Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner’s Safety Program;

Other Work at the Site Article 6— Bidder’s Representations and Certifications Article 7— Interpretations and Addenda Article 8— Bid Security Article 9— Contract Times Article 10— Substitute and “Or Equal” Items Article 11— Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others Article 12— Preparation of Bid Article 13— Basis of Bid Article 14— Submittal of Bid Article 15— Modification and Withdrawal of Bid Article 16— Opening of Bids Article 17— Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance Article 18— Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract Article 19— Bonds and Insurance Article 20— Execution of Agreement Article 21— Sales and Use Taxes Article 22— Nondiscrimination and afirmative action Article 23— Safety and health regulations Article 24— State wage rates Article 25— NOT USED Article 26— UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBE) REQUIREMENTS PROVISION Article 27— Contractor evaluation Article 28— NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA) Article 29— DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

00200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract This document is a MODIFIED version of EJCDC® C-200, Copyright© 2018 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers, or is based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright..

ARTICLE 1—DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated below:

A. Issuing Office—The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued, and which registers plan holders. MDC Headquarters, District Clerk's Office.

ARTICLE 2—BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 The Work of the Project is defined in Section 01010 of the technical specifications and other specifications and Contract Drawings included in the Contract Documents and listed on the Project Bidding Website (https://mdc.procureware.com).

2.02 Any Contract or Contracts awarded under this Advertisement or invitation to bid may be funded in part by the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and/or the Department of Public Health. To the extent that there is State funding, neither the State of Connecticut nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for Bids or any resulting Contract. In addition, if State funding is involved, this procurement will be subject to the requirements contained in subsections (h), (j) and (o) of Section 22a-482-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. A copy of these Regulations is included in the Supplementary Conditions.

2.03 Bidder shall obtain a complete set of Bidding Requirements and proposed Contract Documents (together, the Bidding Documents). See the Agreement for a list of the Contract Documents. It is Bidder’s responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of documents in the preparation of a Bid. Bidder assumes sole responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete documents, by Bidder itself or by its prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.

2.04 Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the Project and permission to download or distribution of the Bidding Documents does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download documents, or other distribution, includes the right for plan holders to print documents solely for their use, and the use of their prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers, provided the plan holder pays all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances.

2.05 Owner has established a Bidding Documents Website as indicated in the Invitation to Bid.

Prospective Bidders must register with the designated website, once registered, Prospective Bidders can obtain a complete set of the Bidding Documents from such website. Bidders may rely that sets of Bidding Documents obtained from the Bidding Documents Website are complete, unless an omission is blatant. Registered plan holders will receive Addenda issued by Owner.

2.06 Electronic Documents

A. When the Bidding Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the Bidding Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the Bidders as Electronic Documents in the manner specified.

https://mdc.procureware.com/

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1. Bidding Documents will be provided in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) (.pdf) that is viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader. It is the intent of the Engineer and Owner that such Electronic Documents are to be exactly representative of the paper copies of the documents. However, because the Owner and Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and receipt of Electronic Documents nor the Contractor’s means of reproduction of such documents, the Owner and Engineer cannot and do not guarantee that Electronic Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions are identical in every manner to the paper copies.

B. Unless otherwise stated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder may use and rely upon complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Bidding Documents, described in Paragraph 2.06.A above. However, Bidder assumes all risks associated with differences arising from transmission/receipt of Electronic Documents versions of Bidding Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions and, further, assumes all risks, costs, and responsibility associated with use of the Electronic Documents versions to derive information that is not explicitly contained in printed paper versions of the documents, and for Bidder’s reliance upon such derived information.

ARTICLE 3—QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.01 Bidder shall submit the following information with its Bid to demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work:

A. The Bidder shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S§ 4a- 100, C.G.S. §4b-101 and C.G.S.§4b-91 as required under Paragraph 18.05.B.6.

B. Bidder shall provide evidence establishing qualifications and experience criteria by responding to all required information in Section 00451 Bidders Qualifications Form.

C. Bidder shall provide a written statement that Bidder is authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut.

D. Bidder shall be capable of self-performing a minimum of 25% of the value of the Work.

E. Bidder shall provide all information required for the Assessment of Bidders for Responsibility, as detailed in Paragraph 18.05.B.

3.02 A Bidder’s failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated may disqualify Bidder from receiving an award of the Contract.

3.03 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek additional pertinent information regarding Bidder’s qualifications.

ARTICLE 4—PRE-BID CONFERENCE

4.01 A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for the Project will be held for potential Bidders on Thursday August 20, 206 AND 11:00 AM at MDC Pre-Bid Conference Room, 231 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT.

Prospective Bidders must attend the Pre-Bid Conference and provide requested information on

This document is a MODIFIED version of EJCDC® C-200, Copyright© 2018 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers, or is based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright..

the sign-in sheet at the start of the Pre-Bid Conference and initial the sign-in sheet following the conclusion of the Pre-Bid Conference. All prospective bidders are invited to ask questions to the District and/or the District’s Agent(s) during this conference. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

4.02 Information presented at the Pre-Bid Conference does not alter the Contract Documents. Owner will issue Addenda to make any changes to the Contract Documents that result from discussions at the Pre-Bid Conference. Information presented, and statements made at the Pre-Bid Conference will not be binding or legally effective unless incorporated in an Addendum.

ARTICLE 5—SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER’S

SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

5.01 Site and Other Areas

A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

B. The Owner, Engineer, Owner’s authorized representatives, and any local, State or Federal agencies having a direct interest in the Work shall have access to the Work whenever it is in preparation or progress and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. Refer to Article 14.01 of the Standard General Conditions for additional requirements.

C. The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way for access thereto and other lands designated for use by Contractor in performing the Work are identified in the Supplementary Conditions, Standard General Conditions or on the Contract Drawings.

5.02 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions

1. The Special Provisions identify the following regarding existing conditions at or adjacent to the Site:

a. Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site that contain Technical Data.

b. Those drawings known to Owner of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the Site, including those drawings depicting existing surface or subsurface structures at or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities), that contain Technical Data.

c. Reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.

d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

2. Owner will make copies of reports and drawings referenced above available to any Bidder on request. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, This document is a MODIFIED version of EJCDC® C-200, Copyright© 2018 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers, or is based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright..

but the Technical Data contained therein upon whose accuracy Bidder is entitled to rely, as provided in the General Conditions, has been identified and established in the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any Technical Data or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

3. If the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definition of Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.

B. Underground Facilities: Underground Facilities are shown or indicated on the Drawings, pursuant to Paragraph 5.05 of the General Conditions, and not in the drawings referred to in Paragraph 5.01 of these Instructions to Bidders. Information and data regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities are not intended to be categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data.

5.03 Other Site-Related Documents

A. In addition to the documents regarding existing Site conditions referred to in Paragraph 5.01, the following other documents relating to conditions at or adjacent to the Site are known to Owner and made available to Bidders for reference: None

Owner will make copies of these other Site-Related documents available to any Bidder on request.

B. Owner has not verified the contents of these other Site-Related documents, and Bidder may not rely on the accuracy of any data or information in such documents. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from the other Site-Related documents.

C. The other Site-Related documents are not part of the Contract Documents.

D. Bidders are encouraged to review the other Site-Related documents, but Bidders will not be held accountable for any data or information in such documents. The requirement to review and take responsibility for documentary Site information is limited to information in (1) the Contract Documents and (2) the Technical Data.

E. No other Site-Related documents are available.

5.04 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders

A. Bidder is required to visit the Site and conduct a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas. During the visit the Bidder must not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.

B. A Site visit is scheduled following the Pre-Bid Conference, as detailed in Paragraph 4.01.

C. Bidders visiting the Site are required to arrange their own transportation to the Site.

D. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations of Site conditions.

E. Before submitting a Bid, Bidders shall, at their own expense, make such investigations and tests as they may deem necessary to determine their Bid for performance of the Work is in accordance with the time, price and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

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5.05 Owner’s Safety Program

A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. If an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the Supplementary Conditions.

5.06 Other Work at the Site

A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to the Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a written contract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to examine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential matters), if any.

ARTICLE 6—BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.01 Express Representations and Certifications in Bid Form, Agreement

A. The Bid Form that each Bidder will submit contains express representations regarding the Bidder’s examination of Project documentation, Site visit, and preparation of the Bid, and certifications regarding lack of collusion or fraud in connection with the Bid. Bidder should review these representations and certifications, and assure that Bidder can make the representations and certifications in good faith, before executing and submitting its Bid.

B. If Bidder is awarded the Contract, Bidder (as Contractor) will make similar express representations and certifications when it executes the Agreement.

C. The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation that the Bidder has complied with every requirement of these Instructions and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the Work.

ARTICLE 7—INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 Owner on its own initiative may issue Addenda to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Bidding Documents.

7.02 Questions concerning the Bid submittal process such as formats, forms, and bonding should be referred to the Owner’s Contract Specialist, Dana Chalupka, at telephone 860-278-7850, Ext. 3391 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.

7.03 Questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents shall be received only by email to the Owner’s Contract Specialist, Dana Chalupka, at dchalupka@themdc.com no later than 4:00 PM on August 25, 2026. All inquiries should include a subject line beginning with “2026B-15 Bid

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Period Inquiry, #, Organization” replacing “#” with the inquiry # (beginning with 1) and replacing “Organization” with the name of the organization submitting the inquiry.

7.04 Prospective Bidders are instructed to communicate only with those individuals identified in Paragraphs 7.02 and 7.03. Failure to adhere to this requirement may subject the Prospective Bidder to disqualification.

7.05 The Owner is not responsible for any questions not received by the date and time required. The Owner will neither approve nor disapprove particular products or methods prior to the opening of the Bids; such products or methods will be considered only if offered by the Successful Bidder for incorporation into the Work using the methods prescribed by the Contract Documents including the provisions that relate to submittals and “or equal” substitutions.

7.06 Written clarifications, interpretations or any solicitation changes will be issued by Addenda not later than five (5) business days before the Bid opening date. Addenda and all supporting documents will be posted on the designated website (https://mdc.procureware.com) to allow Prospective Bidders to download Addenda.

7.07 Prospective Bidders are responsible for determining that they have received all Addenda issued and noting such receipt on the Bid Form.

7.08 Only responses set forth in an Addendum will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

ARTICLE 8—BID SECURITY

8.01 Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid security (Bid bond, or a certified check, or a Treasurer’s or Cashier’s Check) issued by, a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to Owner. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety licensed in Connecticut and listed on the Department of Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties with an underwriting limitation of no less than the full amount of the Bid. The Bid Security shall be in the amount EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT (10%) of the amount of the Bid. Bid Security shall be sealed in a separate envelope from the Bid and then attached to the envelope containing the Bid. Bid bond shall be issued in the form included in the Bidding Documents.

8.02 All Bid Securities except those of the three (3) apparent lowest, responsible and eligible bidders will be returned within ten (10) business days after the opening of the Bids. All Bid Securities will be returned on the execution of the Agreement or if no award is made, within NINETY (90) business days after the actual date of opening of the Bids, unless forfeited under the conditions herein stipulated.

8.03 In case a party to whom a Contract is awarded shall fail or neglect to execute the Agreement and furnish the satisfactory Bonds within the time specified, the Owner may determine that the Bidder has abandoned the Contract, and thereupon the Bid of such Bidder and Owner’s acceptance therefore shall be null and void and the Bid Security accompanying such Bid shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure or neglect and to indemnify said Owner for any loss which may be sustained by failure of the Bidder to execute the Agreement and furnish the bonds as aforesaid, provided that the amount forfeited to the Owner shall not exceed the difference between the Bid Price of said Bidder and that of the next lowest responsible and eligible Bidder and provided further that, in case of death, disability, or other unforeseen circumstances https://mdc.procureware.com/

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affecting the Bidder who failed to execute the Agreement and furnish the bonds as aforesaid, such Bid Security may be returned to such Bidder in the sole discretion of the Owner. After execution of the Agreement and acceptance of the Bonds by the Owner, the Bid Security accompanying the Bid of the Successful Bidder will be returned.

ARTICLE 9—CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be (a) substantially completed and (b) ready for final payment, and (c) milestones (if any) are to be achieved, are set forth in the Agreement.

9.02 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10—SUBSTITUTE AND “OR EQUAL” ITEMS

10.01 The Contract for the Work, as awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents without consideration during the bidding and Contract Award Process of possible substitute or “or-equal” items. In cases in which the Contract allows the Contractor to request that Engineer authorize the use of a substitute or “or-equal” item of material or equipment, application for such acceptance may not be made to and will not be considered by Engineer until after the Effective Date of the Contract.

10.02 All prices that Bidder sets forth in its Bid will be based on the presumption that the Contractor will furnish the materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, as supplemented by Addenda. Any assumptions regarding the possibility of Post-Bid approvals of “or-equal” or substitution requests are made at Bidder’s sole risk.

ARTICLE 11—SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

11.01 The Bidder, must submit to Owner a list of the Subcontractors proposed as further detailed in Article 18.05.B and Article 26.03.

ARTICLE 12—PREPARATION OF BID

12.01 Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder must (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly, (b) attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to become familiar with local conditions that may in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the Work, (c) become familiar with Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the Work; and (d) study and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Bidder’s attention is drawn to the Special Provisions document listed on the designated website (http://mdc.procureware.com).

12.02 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.

A. All blanks on the Bid Form must be completed in ink or by typewriter and the Bid Form signed in ink. Erasures or alterations must be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bid price must be indicated for each section, Bid item, alternate, adjustment unit price item, This document is a MODIFIED version of EJCDC® C-200, Copyright© 2018 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers, or is based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright..

and unit price item listed therein. The Bid price of each Item on the form shall be stated in both words and figures. If unit prices are required on the Bid Form, discrepancies between unit prices and their respective total amounts will be resolved in favor of the unit prices.

Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of words. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.

12.03 Each Bid shall be completed on the Bid Form, Document 00410, which shall be unchanged except for the insertion of names, addresses, prices and other required data in the spaces provided on the Bid Form. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in with the unit price for the Item or the lump sum for which the Bid is made. Bidders shall also complete and submit the following documents:

A. Bid Bond (Section 00430)

B. Bidder Qualifications Form (Section 00451)

C. Statement of Self-Performed Work (Section 00452)

D. Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Independent Price Determination (Section 00453)

E. Certificate of Corporate Authority (Section 00455)

F. OSHA Compliance History Certification (Section 00460)

G. MDC Fair Employment Practices Qualification Form (Section 00465)

H. Letter RE: Performance and Payment Bonds (Section 00467)

I. MDC Contractor Safety Program Questionnaire (Section 00470)

J. Mandatory SBE Subcontracting Forms (00482A and 00482B)

K. List of Subcontractors (Section 00485A) Including Named Subcontractor Bidders Qualification Statement Form (Section 00485B) and Contractor Licensing (Section 00485C)

L. State of Connecticut DAS Update Statement (Section 00490)

M. State of Connecticut DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate

N. Certificate of Legal Existence from State of Organization

O. Certificate of Authority to do Business in Connecticut (if out of…