38337_Oct_23_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 involves painting a two-story colonial residence with wood clapboard siding measuring 42 feet by 32 feet, including 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 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 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with daily cleanup required. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with the vendor question-and-answer period running through August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Bids are due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT, and no estimated contract value is provided.

The contractor must provide a 25-year guarantee against fading, chipping, peeling, or chalking and maintain a minimum one-year workmanship warranty. General Liability insurance 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 are required, with the Town named as Additional Insured. Workers' Compensation must be maintained at statutory limits, with original Certificates of Insurance provided prior to contract execution and replacement certificates provided at least 60 days before policy expiration. Payment terms are vendor-specified with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. No work may be performed during unsuitable weather conditions or using heat or flame-producing equipment. Questions and bid submissions should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.