Mystic & Noank Library Park Project Solicitation Summary

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Mystic & Noank Library in Connecticut for the Landscape Master Plan Phase 1 project. The scope of work encompasses site preparation, clearing and grubbing, selective demolition, erosion and sediment control installation and maintenance, site lighting, underground electrical conduits and stormwater infrastructure improvements, asphalt paving, precast concrete curbing, exposed aggregate concrete sidewalks, concrete and stone stairs, dry laid stone walls, metal handrails, and native tree, shrub, and perennial plantings across 14,033 square feet. The solicitation period runs from August 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT through October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with sealed bids due at 40 Library Street, Mystic, Connecticut. Vendor questions are accepted from September 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. on-site. The contract completion date is October 30, 2027. Required submittals include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, Connecticut contractor license proof, AIA Document A305, three project references from the past five years, insurance certificates, and OSHA 10-hour safety training compliance documentation.

The project is partially funded through a $250,000 Connecticut State Library Grant Program for Public Library Construction, which triggers mandatory subcontractor set-asides of 25% for DAS-certified Small Businesses and 6.25% for Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned Businesses, to be demonstrated through a Good Faith Short Form Plan. Work must comply with Connecticut Building Code 2022, International Building Codes 2021, Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual, and ADA accessibility standards, with a critical requirement to maintain at least one ADA-compliant walkway providing continuous access from the public right-of-way to the library main entry throughout construction without exception. Contractors must contact CT Call Before You Dig prior to excavation and implement mandatory tree protection measures supervised by the landscape architect. Payment terms are vendor-specified with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Inquiries should be directed to Christine Bradley at 860-536-7721 or cbradley@mysticnoanklibrary.org.