38337_Sep_24_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 encompasses painting a two-story colonial residence with wood clapboard siding measuring 42 feet by 32 feet, 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 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. Work hours are restricted 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 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 August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. No estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation.

The contractor must provide a 25-year guarantee against fading, chipping, peeling, or chalking, with all painted surfaces exhibiting uniform color, texture, and sheen subject to the Owner's inspection and approval. Insurance requirements include General Liability coverage 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, with the Town named as Additional Insured. Workers' Compensation must be maintained at statutory limits, and original Certificates of Insurance must be provided prior to contract execution with replacement certificates provided at least 60 days before policy expiration. A minimum one-year workmanship warranty is required. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, with Free On Board Destination as the delivery term. Inquiries should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.