39262_Oct_19_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Simsbury, Connecticut for bituminous sidewalk resurfacing on Powder Forest Drive. The scope of work encompasses approximately 3,600 linear feet of bituminous sidewalk resurfacing, reconstruction of approximately 1,400 square feet of driveway aprons, installation of five ADA-compliant ramps with detectable warning surfaces, and related work. The work is divided into ten sections with varying methodologies including overlay applications, complete removal and replacement, widening of sidewalks from three feet to four feet in one section, and concrete sidewalk ramp replacements. Sealed bids must be submitted to Amy Merriweather, Director of Finance, at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut by 10:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026. The bid period opens October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and closes October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 66 Town Forest Road. Vendor questions are accepted through October 12, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. Work must commence within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsible bidder, and bids remain valid for ninety days after opening. All materials must be new and of best quality with one-year guarantees on materials and workmanship from substantial completion. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply as this project is designated as a renovation contract exceeding $100,000. Contractors must obtain all required permits at their own expense and call 811 before excavation to mark utilities. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required including workers' compensation, general liability with $1,000,000 per-occurrence limits, automobile liability, builders risk, and excess liability of $5,000,000, naming the Town as additional insured. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price must be provided within ten days of award. For projects exceeding eight weeks, monthly payments are made with five percent retained until project completion and acceptance. The Town reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder or reject any or all bids.