38337_Oct_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document for the Town of Marlborough, Connecticut, issued as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for exterior painting services at 3 Wilhenger Drive. The project involves painting a wood clapboard two-story colonial residence measuring 42 feet by 32 feet, along with an attached garage measuring 22 feet by 32 feet. The scope of work includes comprehensive surface preparation (sanding, scraping, filling, and sealing), primer application, and a minimum of two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams commercial-grade exterior-rated oil-based paint in white. Additional work encompasses painting 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. Bids are due August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, with the vendor question-and-answer period open through August 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.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 solicitation is open to all vendors and specifies no estimated contract value. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The contractor must provide a 25-year guarantee against fading, chipping, peeling, or chalking, and all painted surfaces must exhibit uniform color, texture, and sheen upon completion and owner inspection. 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 insurance must be maintained at statutory limits. A minimum one-year workmanship warranty is required, and original Certificates of Insurance must be provided prior to contract execution. Inquiries should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.