38337_Aug_10_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Marlborough, Connecticut for exterior painting services at 3 Wilhenger Drive. The project scope encompasses painting a two-story colonial residence with wood clapboard siding measuring 42 feet by 32 feet, along with an attached 22-foot by 32-foot garage, which includes 25 windows, three exterior doors, a 9-foot by 14-foot rear deck, and a 6-foot by 16-foot front open porch with spindles. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with the vendor question-and-answer period running from August 6, 2026 at 7:15 a.m. EDT through August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Bids are due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The work requires comprehensive surface preparation including sanding, scraping, filling, and sealing; application of primer; and application of a minimum of two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams commercial-grade exterior-rated oil-based paint in white. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with daily cleanup required and no work permitted during unsuitable weather conditions.

The contractor must provide a 25-year guarantee against fading, chipping, peeling, or chalking, with a minimum one-year workmanship warranty. Insurance requirements include General Liability coverage with limits of $2 million per occurrence and $3 million general aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million, and Umbrella coverage of $2 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, with the Town named as Additional Insured and Workers' Compensation maintained at statutory limits. Original Certificates of Insurance must be provided prior to contract execution, with replacement certificates due at least 60 days before policy expiration. The delivery term is Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No estimated contract value is stated in the solicitation. Inquiries should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.