38337_Sep_4_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 consisting of 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 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. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no work permitted during unsuitable weather conditions or using heat or flame-producing equipment.

The delivery term is Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. The contractor must provide a 25-year guarantee against fading, chipping, peeling, or chalking, maintain a minimum one-year workmanship warranty, and carry 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, with the Town named as Additional Insured. Workers' Compensation insurance must be maintained at statutory limits, with original Certificates of Insurance required prior to contract execution and replacement certificates provided at least 60 days before policy expiration. All painted surfaces must exhibit uniform color, texture, and sheen, with final acceptance contingent upon the Owner's inspection and approval. No estimated contract value is listed. Inquiries should be directed to Peter Hughes, Town Planner, at 860-295-6202 or planner@marlboroughct.net.