36370_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Town of Kent, Connecticut for the Carter Road Pavement Project. The project involves milling and resurfacing approximately 5,000 linear feet of roadway with an average width of 26 feet, located east of Route 82 extending to the Warren town line in Middlesex County. The scope of work includes milling of existing pavement (1.5-2 inches depth), hot mix asphalt paving in multiple classifications and thicknesses (Class I and S0.5 at 1.5 inches compacted, and Class II and S0.375 at specified depths), tack coat application at rates of 0.05-0.07 gallons per square yard between initial and first course and 0.03-0.05 gallons per square yard between subsequent courses, traffic control with a minimum of two flaggers on a lump-sum basis, and hand work and apron materials on a per-ton basis. The solicitation opened on April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT and closes on May 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. All work must be completed by June 30, 2026. Bids may be submitted electronically to publicworks@townofkentct.gov or in person at the First Selectmen's Office located at 41 Kent Green Boulevard before the 4:00 PM deadline. No formal vendor question and answer period has been established, though inquiries may be directed to Rick Osborne at the Town of Kent Public Works Department.

Payment will be calculated based on actual square yards measured upon project completion, with vendors specifying their own payment terms. Delivery terms are designated as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with the milling contractor responsible for sweeping and hauling all milled material to the Town of Kent Department of Public Works garage using contractor trucks. No estimated total contract value has been provided in the solicitation materials. The solicitation designates no specific set-asides, restrictions on vendor eligibility, or disadvantaged enterprise status requirements, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure integration requirements have been disclosed. Contact information for inquiries is Rick Osborne, available by telephone at 860-927-4859, cell at 860-488-4624, or email at publicworks@townofkentct.org.