38334_Aug_10_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the Morris Housing Authority in Morris, Connecticut, for construction of the remaining infrastructure, building foundations, building structures, driveways, parking, and all related work necessary to complete 8 units of affordable housing in 2 one-story slab-on-grade buildings (4 units each) located at 103 East Street, Morris, Connecticut. The solicitation covers the second phase of the East Street Housing project, with initial site preparation to be completed prior to this phase. The bidding period runs from August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT through September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required for all contractors to become fully informed of existing site conditions. The contract will be awarded as a lump sum with completion scheduled according to a contractor/owner agreed-upon schedule within business calendar days. All work divisions are detailed on Sheet C1 of the project plans and encompass general requirements, concrete, wood framing, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, exterior improvements, utilities, and site work.

Pricing must be submitted on a vendor-specified basis and must encompass all taxes, fees, permits, and costs required to meet the agreed completion date, with no additional compensation for overtime or additional personnel costs incurred after contract award. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, fees, and required inspections at no additional cost to the owner and must accept the site as it exists while removing any encumbrances interfering with work fulfillment without additional compensation. All construction workers must maintain visible identification, comply with OSHA standards (Parts 1910 and 1926), and work in an alcohol and drug-free environment. The contractor must provide a detailed construction schedule, submittal schedule, and site logistics plan addressing access, phasing, emergency circulation, fencing, staging areas, and temporary facilities within specified timeframes. Temporary fencing (8 feet high, galvanized steel chain-link with scrim) must be installed immediately upon mobilization, and all construction debris must be removed daily. Upon project completion, the contractor shall provide marked-up drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, monthly updates, and final reproducible documents plus two thumb drives.