35396_Mar_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document from the Town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, for the repair of the Seawall at Saybrook Point, a comprehensive waterfront infrastructure restoration project. The project encompasses approximately 585 linear feet across four distinct work areas requiring 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. Work Area I consists of approximately 165 feet of full seawall reconstruction south of an existing timber deck; Area II addresses a 50-foot by 50-foot timber deck requiring selective demolition and stone restacking; Area III covers approximately 130 feet of seawall reconstruction north of the timber deck; and Area IV includes approximately 240 feet requiring grouting and minor stone insertion. Written questions from potential vendors are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 16, 2026, with proposals required by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 27, 2026. The Town anticipates a selection decision by April 15, 2026, with work commencing in Summer 2026 and completion targeted for May 31, 2027. The Town seeks qualified contractors with documented seawall repair experience or demonstrated 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 riprap 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, 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 and time-of-year restrictions on in-water work from November 1 to March 15. The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises, though no specific set-aside percentages are identified. Interested contractors should contact Carl P. Fortuna Jr. at 860-395-3123 or carl.fortuna@oldsaybrookct.gov for additional cost and budgetary information.