38337_Oct_27_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Town of Marlborough, Connecticut for exterior painting services at 3 Wilhenger Drive. The scope of work encompasses painting a wood clapboard two-story colonial residence measuring 42 feet by 32 feet 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 project requires comprehensive surface preparation including sanding, scraping, filling, and sealing; application of primer; and a minimum of two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams commercial-grade exterior-rated oil-based paint in white. 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 and bids due by August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. No site visit or bidder's conference is mentioned in the documentation. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified.

Work must be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with daily cleanup required and 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, 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. Certificates of Insurance must be provided prior to contract execution, with replacement certificates due at least 60 days before policy expiration. No estimated contract value is provided. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. Inquiries should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.