This is a technical specification document for the Town of Stratford, Connecticut's Flood Protection Project at the Water Pollution Control Facility, with construction drawings and design references supporting the invitation to bid issued February 4, 2026. 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 six reinforced concrete flood walls 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 800 pounds per linear foot hydrostatic loads and 13,900 pounds debris impact loads, 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. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the facility, with a vendor question-and-answer period extending through February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. All bids must be submitted in physical form only; electronic submissions are prohibited.
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 all relevant Town boards. Work must comply with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection permits, the 2002 Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, federal and state stormwater management regulations, Connecticut State Building Code standards, AASHTO specifications, and ACI concrete standards. Geotechnical investigation has identified subsurface conditions primarily consisting of silts, sands, and gravels with gneiss material and high rock quality designation at deeper elevations. The solicitation applies to all vendors without restriction and includes no specific line items, set-asides, or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information is identified in the available documentation. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documentation; interested bidders should contact Purchasing Agent Phillip Ryan at pryan@townofstratford.com for pricing guidance and detailed project cost information.