38337_Oct_7_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 encompasses painting a wood clapboard two-story colonial residence measuring 42 feet by 32 feet, along with an attached 22-foot by 32-foot garage. The scope of work includes comprehensive surface preparation involving 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 surfaces requiring painting 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 and allows the vendor question-and-answer period through August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Bids are due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 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 and maintain 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 insurance must be maintained at statutory limits, and original Certificates of Insurance must be provided prior to contract execution with replacement certificates submitted at least 60 days before policy expiration. No estimated contract value is stated in the solicitation. 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.