34757_Feb_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This solicitation document is issued by the Town of Montville, Connecticut for a comprehensive restroom renovation project at the Fair Oaks Community Center located at 836 Old Colchester Road, Oakdale, Connecticut. The project encompasses complete modification and upgrading of boys' and girls' restrooms including demolition, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) work, HVAC system installation with ductless split systems, new lighting fixtures with occupancy sensors, and plumbing fixture replacement. The solicitation period runs from February 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST through February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with sealed bids due to the Town of Montville Finance Office by 10:00 AM on February 11, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site, though attendance is optional. The successful contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 60 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per day for delays.

Connecticut prevailing wage requirements apply to this lump sum construction contract. Contractors must meet specific set-aside goals requiring a minimum of 25 percent of the state-funded contract value be subcontracted to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and an additional 6.25 percent minimum to Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DisBE), with demonstration of good faith effort required. A 5 percent bid bond is required, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Insurance requirements mandate General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. All work must comply with the Connecticut Building Code (2021) and applicable international codes. The Town of Montville is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales taxes, which must be identified separately or excluded from bid prices. No estimated contract value or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents. Contact for project inquiries is Patrick Wall at 860-848-6717 or pwall@montville-ct.org.