38337_Aug_31_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 garage measuring 22 feet by 32 feet. Additional elements include 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 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 daily cleanup required. No estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation.

The contractor must perform 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 contractor must provide a 25-year guarantee against fading, chipping, peeling, or chalking, along with a minimum one-year workmanship warranty. Insurance requirements include General Liability coverage 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. Workers' Compensation must be maintained at statutory limits. Payment terms are vendor-specified, with Free On Board Destination as the delivery term. Inquiries and bid submissions should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.