37792_Jul_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Town of Cheshire, Connecticut for the installation of a wooden boardwalk at Mixville Park. The project, designated as ITB 2526-25, seeks qualified contractors to construct approximately 760 linear feet of wooden boardwalk to complete a walking loop within the park and connect to existing concrete sidewalk sections. The scope of work includes erosion control, earth excavation, site grading, anchor installation, boardwalk framing, filter fabric and drainage stone placement, and restoration of disturbed areas. The bid solicitation opened July 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with questions due by July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT and bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT at Cheshire Town Hall, Room 213. A mandatory pre-bid conference is required, with details available on the Town's website. Anticipated notice of award is August 5, 2026, with contract execution by August 12, 2026. Work must be substantially completed within 60 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed with no winter shutdown allowance, and work hours are limited to Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Bidders must submit two separate bids: Base Bid "A" as a lump sum for all work within designated boundaries including ramps to the beach area, and Base Bid "B" as a unit price per linear foot for potential future boardwalk expansion. A 5% proposal bond or certified check is required with bid submission, along with performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds from T-List sureties rated minimum "A-" VIII. Insurance requirements include general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), auto liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and umbrella coverage ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), with the Town of Cheshire and State of Connecticut named as additional insureds. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays. The project includes a 25% set-aside for DAS-certified small and minority-owned businesses, with 25% of that allocation reserved for minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses. The project is funded through the State of Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) and is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits and maintain Call-Before-You-Dig compliance.