38214_Aug_10_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the Town of Montville, Connecticut for Camp Oakdale Pickleball Court Parking Lot Improvements. The project encompasses reconstruction of an existing parking lot, storm drainage improvements, bituminous concrete paving, concrete sidewalks and ramps, drainage piping and catch basins, topsoil and seeding, shade tree plantings, and an optional alternate for LED lighting fixtures. The project is located at 20 Simpson Lane, Uncasville, Connecticut. Bids are due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Town of Montville Finance Office. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. The contract term is 30 calendar days from start date for substantial completion and final payment, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per day for delays beyond the deadline. All bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1, which specifies single-head and back-to-back GARDCO LED light fixtures mounted to existing 18-foot square poles, or face disqualification.

The project is funded by a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) STEAP Urban Act Grant and is exempt from Connecticut state sales and use taxes. A mandatory 25% set-aside of the state-funded portion applies to Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS)-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), with a minimum 6.25% set-aside for DAS-certified Minority-, Women-, and Disabled-owned Businesses (M/W/DisBE). Bid security of 5% is required as a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. Progress payments will be made monthly at 95% of work completed, with retainage held until substantial completion. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. The Town may deduct up to 25% of contract proceeds to satisfy any unpaid and overdue taxes, assessments, or fees owed by the contractor or subcontractors. Prevailing wage requirements apply to the project. Questions should be directed to Patrick Wall at 860-848-6717 or pwall@montville-ct.org. No estimated contract value has been disclosed.