2026-21 Masonry and Facade Repairs - Town Hall.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, for masonry and facade repairs at Stratford Town Hall located at 2725 Main Street. The project scope encompasses masonry repointing, gutter and leader cleaning with repairs and/or replacement, and select slate roof shingle replacements. Bidders must submit a base bid covering all documented project work and provide unit prices for two specific line items: the cost to repair leaking gutter seams and the cost to replace slipped or missing slate shingles. The solicitation period runs from January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST through February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with a vendor question and answer period available through February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. A site visit prior to bid submission is required, and all written inquiries must be directed to Purchasing Agent Phillip Ryan at pryan@townofstratford.com. Electronic bid submissions are not permitted. The contract includes a one-year guarantee covering defective materials and workmanship, with all replacement costs borne by the contractor.

Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply if the total bid exceeds $100,000, requiring classified workers to receive minimum hourly rates ranging from $21.42 to $69.55 plus fringe benefits. All contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation at statutory limits, and maintain current certificates of insurance prior to work commencement. Employees performing manual labor must provide proof of completion of a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course within 30 days of contract award. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon approval by all relevant Town boards. The Town reserves the right to approve change orders up to $5,000 without Council approval if extraordinary conditions or unforeseen contingencies warrant expedited decisions. No specific budget range, estimated contract value, or set-aside designations have been indicated in the available solicitation documents.