37722_Aug_3_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Town of Putnam, Connecticut for high school track improvements at the Saint Marie-Greenhalgh Sports Complex. The project scope encompasses the complete replacement of the existing running track and D zones, including associated drainage systems and fencing, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by CHA. The solicitation includes two line items: track field replacement and running track, each with a quantity of one. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held online on July 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with interested parties required to contact Chuck Eaton at ceaton@chasolutions.com to request the meeting link. Electronic copies of plans, specifications, and bid forms will be available beginning July 2, 2026. Sealed bids are due August 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The contract requires completion within 150 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $550 per day for delays. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on qualifications, evidence of past performance on similar projects, and bid price.

The estimated construction cost is $1.6 million. Bidders must submit a bid bond, cashier's check, treasurer's check, or certified check equal to 10% of the bid price, and the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price from a Connecticut-qualified surety company. Connecticut's state set-aside requirements mandate that 25% of the state-funded contract value be awarded to DAS-certified small businesses and 6.25% to DAS-certified minority-, women-, and/or disabled-owned businesses, with demonstrated good faith effort required. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply as established by the Department of Labor as of June 26, 2026. Funding sources include the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the Town of Putnam, with the contract subject to termination if grant funds are cancelled or suspended. The project includes two optional add-alternates: a 10-foot high retractable ball netting system and an upgrade to sandwich system track surfacing. Inquiries should be directed to Denise Geeza at 860-963-6800 or denise.geeza@putnamct.us.