27-23_Sep_28_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut for Route 82 water main lining services. The solicitation, numbered 27-23, requests bids for furnishing and installing insertion valves and new water main lining with appurtenances; excavating and supporting all excavations in accordance with OSHA regulations; furnishing, installing, and maintaining barricades, signing, and traffic protection measures; and completing all surface restoration work including temporary and permanent roadway pavement, mill and overlay, curbs, sidewalks, pavement markings, and lawn re-establishment. The bid opening period runs from September 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EDT through September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with vendor questions accepted through September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The solicitation contains no defined line items. Karl J. Klein Jr., Purchasing Agent, serves as the contracting officer and can be contacted at 860-823-3706 or kklein@cityofnorwich.org.

The estimated total value of the contract is not specified in the solicitation documents. Bids must be submitted through the City of Norwich Procurement Portal, and all bidders are required to certify non-debarment status and compliance with non-discrimination requirements. The City reserves the right to reject all bids in whole or in part, waive minor bidding irregularities, and award to other than the low bidder if deemed in the best interest of the City. Bids cannot be withdrawn within sixty days of the bid opening date. All final contract awards must comply with City of Norwich Code of Ordinances 7-46 regarding delinquent tax setoff. Bidders must check the City's procurement website for any addenda prior to submission.