Summary of 2025-12-15_Oswegatchie_Fire_Station_-_combined_Drawings.pdf

This file contains architectural and engineering drawings for the Town of Waterford, Connecticut's new Oswegatchie Fire Station construction project under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-004. The project encompasses the design and construction of a new 9,988 square-foot fire station on a new site location, with phased work ensuring the existing fire station remains fully operational until the new facility is complete and operational. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by January 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Sealed bids are due February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM through the Town's electronic procurement portal, with bid opening conducted via Zoom. The project must be completed within 396 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day assessed for schedule delays.

The contract includes specific set-aside requirements mandating that a minimum of 25 percent of state-funded contract value be awarded to Department of Administration Services-certified small and minority-owned businesses. Contractors must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53 prevailing wage requirements, with hourly rates subject to annual adjustments. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation limits. Bid security of 10 percent is required for bids exceeding $50,000, and performance and payment bonds must equal 100 percent of the contract sum. The project incorporates sophisticated technology systems including a Bogen Nyquist E7000 IP-based public address system, Mercury Avigilon access control and video surveillance systems, an addressable fire alarm system, and DMP intrusion detection control panels. All project personnel must complete a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course, with documentation required within 30 days of contract award. The Town intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder based on comprehensive technical qualifications and industry standard compliance.