38337_Sep_1_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation 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 22-foot by 32-foot garage, including 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 requires 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 vendor question-and-answer period is available through August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with bids due on 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, with a minimum one-year workmanship warranty, and all painted surfaces must exhibit uniform color, texture, and sheen upon the Owner's inspection and approval. 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 and Workers' Compensation maintained at statutory limits. Original Certificates of Insurance must be provided prior to contract execution, with replacement certificates supplied at least 60 days before policy expiration. The delivery term is Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. No estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation. Inquiries should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.