27-40_Nov_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut for the 9 Dupont Lane Rehabilitation Project (RP1531), a residential rehabilitation and lead-hazard control initiative. The project scope includes roofing replacement, window installation, lead abatement, and exterior encapsulation or soil work, funded through the Property Rehabilitation Program and the HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Control in Priority Housing Program. The solicitation opened October 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and closes November 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project location, with attendance recommended. Vendor questions may be submitted through November 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Bids will be received through the City of Norwich's online bidding portal and opened and read aloud on November 13, 2026. The contract term extends to 10 calendar days from notice to proceed, with weather and other excusable delays permitted. Exterior encapsulation and soil work that cannot be completed during winter must be finished by May 30.

Contractors must be registered Connecticut home improvement contractors and, where applicable, licensed lead abatement contractors, with a maximum of two active contracts under either the Lead or Rehabilitation program and new contractors limited to one contract until successful project completion is documented. The contractor is responsible for all permits and must conduct a pre-abatement inspection before construction begins. The bid package establishes allowances of $1,200 per exterior door and $225 per interior door, including casing and hardware. Payment is issued upon program management approval following inspection, with a minimum of 15 days allowed for payment processing. Connecticut State Sales and Use Tax does not apply. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof if deemed in its best interest and may award to other than the low bidder at its discretion. Contract documents and specifications may be obtained from the Office of Community Development, 23 Union Street, Norwich, Connecticut, during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Inquiries should be directed to Karl Klein at 860-823-3706 or kklein@cityofnorwich.org.