26-55 Pole Inspection IFB.pdf

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) document pertains to the Town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut's solicitation for seawall repair services at Saybrook Point. The project encompasses comprehensive waterfront infrastructure restoration across approximately 585 linear feet divided into four distinct work areas: Area I requires full seawall reconstruction for 165 feet south of an existing timber deck; Area II involves selective demolition and stone restacking on a 50-foot by 50-foot timber deck; Area III addresses 130 feet of seawall reconstruction north of the timber deck; and Area IV requires grouting and minor stone insertion across 240 feet. The scope includes removal and replacement of deteriorated stone, installation of concrete backfill and drainage systems, selective demolition of existing structures, and construction of a new pedestrian access concrete walkway with site improvements. The Town requires written questions by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 16, 2026, with proposals due by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 27, 2026. The selection decision is anticipated by April 15, 2026, with work commencing in Summer 2026 and targeted completion by May 31, 2027. Qualified contractors must demonstrate documented seawall repair experience or expertise with similar waterfront construction work, supported by relevant references and completed project examples.

Pricing is structured through unit pricing on a per linear foot basis for Areas I and III (excluding stone resetting and rip rap placement), lump sum pricing for Area II, and time and material pricing with hourly rate schedules for stone-related work across all areas and grouting in Area IV, with prevailing wage rates required for all workers. The Town will provide compensation exclusively for direct labor, material, and equipment costs, excluding overhead and unrelated expenses, with invoices due the first Monday of each month, payment upon completion of each item, and 10 percent retainage held until final project acceptance. No estimated total project value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The project must comply with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Certificate of Permission No. 202503154-COP and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit NAE-2025-01003, with specific construction restrictions including prohibition of pile driving between April 1 and June 30, time-of-year restrictions on in-water work from November 1 to March 15, turbidity control measures, and phased construction in maximum 50-foot increments. The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises. No incumbent contractors or currently operating seawall maintenance vendors are referenced. For additional cost and budgetary information, contractors should contact Carl P. Fortuna Jr. at the Town of Old Saybrook, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, via phone at 860-395-3123 or email at carl.fortuna@oldsaybrookct.gov.