This is a technical specification document for the 2026-15 Flood Protection Project at the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) in Stratford, Connecticut, issued by the Town of Stratford. The project encompasses comprehensive flood protection infrastructure spanning 3,100 linear feet along the Housatonic River to mitigate coastal flooding and storm surge risks. The scope of work includes removal of existing 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 with 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 (Gates A, B, and C) designed to withstand hydrostatic loads of 800 pounds per linear foot and debris impact loads of 13,900 pounds, reinstallation of stone riprap, and 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 ending February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the facility located at 105 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, Connecticut. All bids must be submitted in physical form only; electronic submissions are prohibited.
The project is subject to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection permits, Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, Connecticut State Building Code standards, AASHTO specifications, and ACI concrete standards. The project incorporates sophisticated foundation systems based on geotechnical investigation revealing subsurface conditions of silts, sands, gravels, and gneiss material at deeper elevations. The solicitation applies to all vendors without restriction, with no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. The project is eligible for partial federal funding through a grant program and is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) domestic content and labor requirements. Payment terms are established at Net 30 Days upon approval by relevant Town boards. 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.