2026-15 Flood Protection Project - WPCF_Part7.pdf

This is a technical specification document for the Town of Stratford, Connecticut's Flood Protection Project at the Water Pollution Control Facility, located at 105 Beacon Point Road. The project encompasses 3,100 linear feet of comprehensive flood protection infrastructure designed to mitigate coastal flooding and storm surge risks from the Housatonic River. The scope of work includes removal and reinstallation of stone riprap, excavation to 3-4 feet depth, drilling of micropiles (12.75" diameter) and auger cast piles (24" diameter) with embedment depths ranging from 31 to 68 feet, formation and pouring of concrete pile caps and reinforced concrete flood walls (Walls 1-6) utilizing 5,000 PSI concrete and epoxy-coated reinforcing bars, placement of fill for earthen embankment construction, installation of a 288-linear-foot gabion wall, installation of three deployable flood gate systems designed to withstand 800 pounds per linear foot hydrostatic loads and 13,900 pounds debris impact loads, and comprehensive site restoration. The bidding period opened February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM EST and closes March 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question-and-answer period running through February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the facility. Physical bid submissions only are required; electronic submissions are explicitly prohibited.

The project is subject to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection permits, 2002 Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, applicable federal and state stormwater management regulations, Connecticut State Building Code standards, AASHTO specifications, and ACI concrete standards. Geotechnical investigation has identified subsurface conditions consisting primarily of silts, sands, and gravels with gneiss material and high rock quality designation at deeper elevations. Payment terms are Net 30 Days upon approval by all relevant Town boards. The project is eligible for partial federal funding through a grant program and is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, which may impose domestic content and labor requirements on participating contractors. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in available documentation; interested bidders should contact Purchasing Agent Phillip Ryan at pryan@townofstratford.com for pricing guidance and detailed project cost information. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information is identified in the contract documents, and the solicitation applies to all vendors without restriction.