38337_Aug_24_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 includes painting a two-story colonial residence with wood clapboard siding measuring 42 feet by 32 feet, an attached garage measuring 22 feet by 32 feet, 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 and requires comprehensive surface preparation including sanding, scraping, filling, and sealing, followed by primer application and a minimum of two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams commercial-grade exterior-rated oil-based paint in white. The vendor question-and-answer period runs from August 6, 2026 at 7:15 a.m. EDT through August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with bids due on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Work must be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no work permitted during unsuitable weather conditions or using heat or flame-producing equipment.

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