4545 FINAL Bid Package - TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall - Lowe Street.pdf

THE CITY OF NORWALK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY, AND PARKING

125 EAST AVENUE

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 06851

203-854-7791

PROJECT: TMP2026-2 EMBANKMENT WALL REPLACEMENT – LOWE STREET

Page

Number

Title

3 Invitation for Bids

6 Itemized Proposal

9 City of Norwalk Sample Bond Forms and Bidders Qualification Statement

17 State of CT DAS, CHRO, or Other Grantor Requirements

22 Goal Calculator – CT CHRO Contract Compliance

23 Unit Pricing Sheet

27 Special Specifications and Notes

43 CT DECD Project Sign

44 City of Norwalk Technical Specifications and Special Provisions

121 Appendix Index

238 Prevailing Wages

INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT: TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall Replacement – Lowe Street

Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Norwalk’s Purchasing Department, Room 211, at City Hall, 125

East Avenue, P.O. Box 5125, Norwalk, Connecticut 06856-5125, TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall Replacement

– Lowe Street, until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday November 19th, 2026, at which time and place said bids will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Submission of Bid

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM local time on Thursday, October 29th at the corner of Dr.

MLK Drive at Lowe Street (44 Lowe Street Norwalk, CT). Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is optional but strongly recommended.

The City of Norwalk is requiring electronic submission and hard copy submission. All participants are required to submit both by the said date and time. Hard copy submission must match the electronic submission and will be the official accepted submission. The City of Norwalk has the right to reject any submission that does not meet these criteria.

All electronic submissions must be submitted in Bonfire no later than Tuesday, November 17th, 2026.

All sealed hard copy Bids should be submitted to the City of Norwalk’s Purchasing Department no later than 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 19th, 2026 at the address listed below:

City of Norwalk Purchasing Department 125 East Avenue, Room 211 Norwalk, CT 06856-5125

The Contractor shall be responsible for checking the City of Norwalk’s website for any addenda issued one week prior to the date of the bid opening. The deadline for receipt of all questions pertaining to this bid is Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 2:00 pm. All questions pertaining to this bid shall be directed to Sharon Conners, Purchasing Agent, at sconners@norwalkct.gov.

A new interior Customer Service window opened inside City Hall that will help serve the public. The window is staffed by Customer Service representatives Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Members of the public can walk-in. If you are planning to use the Customer Service window to drop off your submission, it is recommended to drop off the submission as early as possible since the team will be serving other customers.

It is still recommended to use a courier service (i.e. FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, etc.) to deliver the submission to the above address by the due date and time.

Public Opening: Per the City of Norwalk Purchasing Guidelines, Bids shall be opened publicly by the Purchasing Agent or their designee, in the presence of one or more witnesses at the time and place designated in the Invitation for Bids. The amount of each bid, and such other relevant information as may be specified by the bid, together with the name of each bidder shall be recorded; the record and each bid shall be open to public inspection. Due to Norwalk City Hall being open to the public on a limited basis only, or by prior appointment, if you wish to hear the bid/RDP opening, please join us through a teleconference:

Access Number: (866) 640-4044 or (678) 302-3554 Participant Code: 968704 mailto:sconners@norwalkct.gov

Contract documents may be obtained from the City of Norwalk’s electronic procurement bidding system. A complete copy of the bid documents is available online through the City of Norwalk’s website www.norwalkct.gov via the Department of Purchasing and Central Services. Plans, Specifications and addenda will be present in pdf format. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to review all sheets of the set, all specification pages and any addenda issued. The contract documents can also be viewed in person at the Department of Transportation, Mobility, and Parking, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut.

The Contractor and the Contractor’s Engineers shall perform all professional engineering and design services, along with all construction labor, materials, equipment, and management required to fully design, permit and construct TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall Replacement – Lowe Street Project in strict accordance with the Project Requirements, Contract Documents and applicable codes. The Contractor and Contractor’s Engineers will perform all work including, but not limited to:

1. Design, detailing, and specifications for the wall.

2. Subsurface geotechnical exploration and geotechnical engineering to support the design of the wall.

3. Excavation for the wall including removal and disposal of the existing wall.

4. Design and Construction of temporary earth retaining systems for the support of the slope during construction.

5. Construction of the Embankment Wall, including the leveling pad.

6. The furnishing, placing and compacting of pervious structure backfill within the maximum payment lines.

7. The furnishing and placing of backfill drainage systems for the wall.

8. Sidewalk, ramps, curbing and roadway patching.

9. Protection, resetting or replacement of utilities or services as required.

10. Any other work and materials shown on the plans for the construction of the wall.

The minimum prevailing wage rates to be paid for labor of the various classifications shall be in accordance with prevailing State and/or Federal Wage Rates, Schedules provided within the Contract Documents.

See Special Notes and Specifications for further information.

The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN. STAT.

§§ 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f.

This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination statutes and spending allocation goals. There is $500,000.00 in state-funding for this project. State law requires project-specific goals be set for this project based on the project’s needs and available Small Business Enterprises (“SBEs”) and Minority Business Enterprises (“MBEs”). The SBE goal for this project is $146,939.00. The MBE goal for this project is $77,551.00. The selected contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.

All bidders are required to inform themselves fully regarding all conditions impacting the construction of the Project described herein. This responsibility shall include carefully examining plans, specifications and all other requirements for the project, including the contract documents, as well as personally examining and inspecting the location of the project and all conditions impacting the work to be performed, together with the local sources of labor, supplies and materials. Each bidder must understand the conditions impacting the required performance of the work. All claims of any misunderstanding or lack of information regarding any of the foregoing shall be waived as a result of the responsibilities hereunder.

All bidders are required to inform themselves fully regarding all conditions impacting the construction of the Project described herein. This responsibility shall include carefully examining plans, specifications and all other requirements for the project, including the contract documents, as well as personally examining and inspecting the location of the project and all conditions impacting the work to be performed, together with the local sources of labor, supplies and materials. Each bidder must understand the conditions impacting the required performance of the work. All claims of any misunderstanding or lack of information regarding any of the foregoing shall be waived as a result of the responsibilities hereunder.

The City of Norwalk, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and that they will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award.

All bids must include the following documentation:

• A certified check or bid bond in the amount of 15% of the total bid amount. All checks and Bonds posted will be returned to unsuccessful bidders upon award of the Contract.

• For State funded projects, a Connecticut Department of Transportation Bid Proposal Request or Submission – Qualification Affidavit – signed and notarized on behalf of the bidder. (Required for

• This Project)

• For City funded projects, a Bidder’s Qualification Statement - signed and notarized on behalf of the bidder. (Required for This Project – Form Included)

• A sworn statement/affidavit on behalf of the bidder certifying that the bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into an agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the contract to be awarded. (Part of bid proposal form)

Out of State Contractors will be required to provide proof of complying with State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Form AU-766 (See Special Notes and the Appendix) prior to contract signing.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond, and a labor and materials bond for the amount of the total bid prior to signing a contract. A certified check cannot be substituted for either bond. The City of Norwalk reserves the right to alter quantities and to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion of any bids, for any or no reason, including unavailability of appropriated funds, as it may deem to be in its best interests.

All bidders are requested to note that the award of this Contract is subject to the following conditions and contingencies:

1. The approval of such governmental agencies as may be required by law.

2. The appropriation of adequate funds by the proper agencies.

Bidders are requested to refer to the Hold Harmless Statement located on Page 16 in section 17 of the State of

CT DECD Building, Contracting, and Construction Guidelines for State Programs

Lowest Responsible and Qualified Bidder: As used in this section, “lowest responsible and qualified bidder” means the bidder whose bid is the lowest of those bidders possessing the skill, ability and integrity necessary to faithfully perform the work based on objective criteria considering past performance and information

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. This contract is subject to state spending allocation goals and contract compliance requirements.

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102-19 ITEMIZED PROPOSAL

For Construction

PROJECT: TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall Replacement – Lowe Street

The Work Proposed Herein is broken into Two Separate Phases. Phase 1 is to be completed with 120 Calendar Days.

Phase 2 is to be completed within 90 Calendar Days. There will be no Winter Shutdown for this project. This project shall be managed as a General Contractor management method.

Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council of the City of Norwalk, Connecticut

Bidders:

In submitting this bid the undersigned declares that they and the entity on behalf of which this bid is made is or they are the only person or persons interested in the said bid; that the bid is made without any connection with any person making another bid for the same contract; that the bid is in all respects fair and without collusion, fraud or mental reservation; and that no official of the City, or any person in the employ of the City is directly or indirectly interested in said bid or in the supplies or work to which it relates, or in any portion of the profits thereof.

The undersigned also hereby declares that they have, either for themselves or on behalf of the entity they represents carefully examined the plans, specifications, and form of contract, for this project has personally inspected the actual location of the work together with the local sources of supply, and is satisfied as to all the quantities and conditions, and understands that in signing this proposal he or the entity that he represents waives all rights to plead any misunderstanding regarding the same.

The undersigned further understands and agrees that they are to furnish and provide for the respective item price bid all the necessary material, machinery, implements, tools, labor, services, and other items of whatever nature, and to do and perform all the work necessary under the aforesaid conditions, to complete the improvements of the aforementioned Project which plans and specifications it is agreed are a part of this proposal, and to accept in full compensation therefore the amount of the summation of the products of the approximate quantities multiplied by the unit prices bid. This summation will hereinafter be referred to as the gross sum bid.

The values and costs submitted in this proposal shall include the value of all work included in the plans and specifications including, specifically, all work that may be performed by subcontractors.

The undersigned further agrees to accept the aforesaid unit bid prices in compensation for any additions or deductions caused by variation in quantities due to more accurate measurement, or by any changes or alterations in the plans or specifications of the work and for use in the computation of the value or the work performed for monthly estimates.

Every proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bank cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Norwalk in the amount of fifteen (15) percent of the bid.

Accompanying this proposal is a certified check or bank cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Norwalk in the amount of $ . In case this proposal shall be accepted by the City of Norwalk, and the undersigned shall fail to execute the contract, the monies represented by such certified check or bank cashier's check or bid bond shall be regarded as liquidated damages and shall be forfeited and become the property of the City of Norwalk. Said checks or bid bonds shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders upon the Award of Contract.

When work is required in which no specific payment item is listed in the Proposal Form the cost of such work shall be included in the unit prices bid.

All unit prices, lump sums, etc. listed in the bid proposal are firm and not subject to change for one hundred twenty (120) days from the day bids are opened.

Within ten (10) calendar days from the date of a notice of acceptance of this proposal, the undersigned agrees to execute the Contract and to furnish to the City a satisfactory “Faithful Performance Bond” and Labor and Material Bond” in the amount of 100% of the contract price.

All work to be performed under the Contract shall be completed within the time stated in the Agreement for the project or within such extended time for completion as may be granted by the Director.

As a condition of the contract award, the successful bidder shall provide proof, from the Connecticut Secretary of State’s office, of its current authorization to do business in Connecticut. All Connecticut corporations must provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State’s Office. All foreign (out of State) corporations shall provide a valid license to do business in Connecticut, in the form of a current Certificate of Authority from the Secretary of State’s office and evidence of compliance with the bond requirements of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. These documents must be presented within thirty (30) days from the date of the bid opening.

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the Addenda listed below and further acknowledges that the provisions of each Addendum have been included in the preparation of this bid.

Addendum No. Date Received Addendum No. Date Received

COMPANY NAME (BIDDER): ___________________________________________________

Address of Bidder: _________________________________________________________

Phone Number: Area Code (________)___________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION

By submission of this bid each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bidder each party certifies as to its own organization under penalty of perjury, that to the best of knowledge and belief:

A.) The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor.

B.) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the bidder prior to the bid opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or to any competitor.

C.) No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

I hereby sign this document acting within my authority as a duly authorized representative of the named bidder. By signing below I certify, affirm and acknowledge that the information set forth in this document is true, accurate and complete to the best of my information and knowledge.

Signature of Bidder: _____________________________________ Dated: _______________

Note: The Bidders signature must be notarized to be considered a responsive Bid!

Notary Public

Date

Name and Addresses of Members of the Firm:

CITY OF NORWALK

• SAMPLE BOND FORMS

• SAMPLE BIDDERS QQUALIFICATION STATEMENT

• SAMPLE NOTICE TO PROCEED

BID BOND FORM

Herewith find a deposit in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of $ ____________________________which amount is not less than fifteen (15) percent of the total bid.

Sign Here: _________________________________________________

BID BOND

City of Norwalk

Norwalk, CT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, ______________________________________________, of ________________________

State of __________________________________________ as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, a corporation partnership individual duly authorized by law to do business in the state of

Connecticut, and __________________________________________________, as Surety, a Corporation duly authorized to do a surety business under the laws of the state of Connecticut, hereinafter called the

Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Norwalk, Connecticut, as obligee, hereinafter called

City, in the sum of _____________________________________________________________ Dollars

($ _______________________), for the payment of which the Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for the project named:

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal, and the Principal shall duly make and enter into a contract with City in accordance with the terms of said proposal or bid and award and shall give bond for the faithful performance thereof, with Surety or Sureties approved by City; or if the Principal shall, in case of failure so to do, pay and forfeit to City the penal amount of the deposit specified in the all for bids, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect and the Surety shall forthwith pay and forfeit to City, as penalty and liquidated damages, the amount of this bond.

Signed and sealed this __________________ day of _______________________ 20 _______.

Witness Principal (L.S.)

Print name above Title

Witness Surety (L.S.) Seal

Print name above Title

LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND FORM

Within ten (10) days of notice of acceptance of this proposal, the undersigned agrees to provide a Labor and Material bond in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of $ ____________________________which amount is not less than one hundred (100) percent of the total bid.

LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND

City of Norwalk

Norwalk, CT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, ______________________________________________, of ________________________

State of __________________________________________ as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and __________________________________________________, as Surety, a Corporation duly authorized to do a surety business under the laws of the state of Connecticut, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Norwalk, Connecticut, as obligee, hereinafter called City, in the sum of _________________________________________ Dollars ($ _______________________), for the payment of which the Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such, that WHEREAS said Principal has entered into or intends to enter into a written contract with the City for the construction of the project named:

Which contract, together with all plans and specifications therefore, is hereby referred to, incorporated in, and made a part of this bond as though herein fully set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, if said Principal shall make payment for all materials and labor used or employed in the performance of such contract, to the extent, and in the manner required by the contract or by the

General Statues of Connecticut, as revised, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain and be in full force and effect.

Signed and sealed this __________________ day of _______________________ 20 _______.

Witness Principal (L.S.)

Witness Surety (L.S.) Seal

PERFORMANCE BOND FORM

Within ten (10) days of notice of acceptance of this proposal, the undersigned agrees to provide a Performance bond in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of $ ____________________________which amount is not less than one hundred (100) percent of the total bid.

PERFOMANCE BOND

City of Norwalk

Norwalk, CT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, ______________________________________________, of ________________________ State of

__________________________________________ as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and

__________________________________________________, as Surety, a Corporation duly authorized to do a surety business under the laws of the state of Connecticut, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Norwalk, Connecticut, as obligee, hereinafter called City, in the sum of

_____________________________________________________ Dollars ($ _______________________), for the payment of which the Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT WHEREAS said Principal has entered into or intends to enter into a written contract with the City for the construction of the project named:

which contract, together with all provisions, plans and specifications now made or which hereafter be made in extension, modification or alteration of said Contract, is hereby referred to, incorporated in and made a part of this bond as though herein fully set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, if said Principal shall perform and comply with all the terms and conditions of said contract, and shall indemnify the Obligee for all losses, that the Obligee may sustain by reason of the

Principal’s failure to comply with said terms and conditions, then this obligation shall be null and void;

otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

Provided, however, that any alterations which may be made in terms of said contract or in the work done or to be done under it, which may increase or decrease said Contract sum, or the giving of an Obligee of any extension of time for the performance of said contract or any other forbearance on the part of either the

Obligee or the Principal one to the other, shall not in any way release the Principal and/or the Surety, or either of them, their representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns from liability hereunder and any requirement of notice to the Surety or Sureties of any such alteration, extension or forbearance is hereby specifically and absolutely waived.

Signed and sealed this __________________ day of _______________________ 20 _______.

Witness Principal (L.S.)

Witness Surety (L.S.) Seal

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BIDDER’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

The Bidder is required to submit the following information at the time of bid.

Name of Project submitted for: _____________________________________________________

1. How many years has your organization been in business as a general contractor: __________

2. How many years has your organization been in business under its present name? _________

a. If applicable, under what other names has your organization operated?

i. ______________________________________________

ii. ______________________________________________

iii. ______________________________________________

3. If a corporation, please answer the following:

a. Date of Incorporation: ______________________________

b. State of Incorporation: ______________________________ c: President’s Name: ______________________________

d. Vice-President’s Name(s) ______________________________

d. Secretary’s Name: ______________________________

e. Treasurer’s Name ______________________________

4. If a partnership, please answer the following:

a. Date of Organization: ______________________________

b. State type of partnership: ______________________________

c. Name(s) of general partner(s) ______________________________

5. If your organization is individually owned, please answer the following:

a. Date of Organization: _______________________________

b. Name of Owner: _______________________________

6. If the form of your organization is other than those listed above, please describe and name the principals:

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7. List the categories of work that your organization normally performs with its own forces:

8. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, note when, where and why:

9. Are you presently involved in any litigation or arbitration over existing contracts or work? If so, note when, where and why:

10. Within the last five (5) years, has any officer or principal of your organization ever been an officer or principal of another organization that has failed to complete a construction contract? If so, note when, where and why.

11. Attach a separate sheet, listing the major projects that your organization has completed in the past five (5) years, giving the name of project, owner, designer, contract amount, date of completion and percentage of work performed by your organization.

12. Attach a separate sheet, listing the total worth of work in progress and under contract, giving the name of project, owner, designer, contract amount, percent complete and scheduled completion date.

13. Attach a separate sheet, listing the construction experience and present commitment of the key individuals of your organization.

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14. Trade References:

15. Bank References:

16. Name of Bonding Company and name and address of agent:

17. Attach Statement of Financial Conditions, including Contractor’s latest regular dated financial statement or balance sheet which must contain the following items:

Current Assets: (Cash, joint venture accounts, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accrued interest on notes, deposits, and material and prepaid expenses), net fixed assets and other assets.

Current Liabilities: (Accounts payable, notes payable, accrued interest on notes, provisions for income taxes, advances received from owners, accrued salaries, accrued payroll taxes)

Other Liabilities: (Capital, capital stock, authorized and outstanding shares par values, earned surplus and retained earnings)

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Name and address of firm preparing attached financial statement and date thereof:

The undersigned certifies under oath that the information is true and sufficiently complete so as not to be misleading.

Date: ______________________________________________________

Name of Organization: ______________________________________________________

By: ______________________________________________________ (L.S.)

Title: ______________________________________________________

M ______________________________________________________________ being duly sworn deposes and says that the information provided herein is true and sufficiently complete so as not to be misleading.

Subscribed and sworn before me this ___________________________day of ____________ 20____.

Notary Public: ________________________________________________

My Commission Expires: ____________________________________________

SECTION 6

STATE OF CONNECTICUT DAS, CHRO OR OTHER GRANTOR

REQUIREMENTS

This public works project has the following State Funding:

Review CHRO’s IMPORTANT UPDATES TO STATE CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS (next page) and CHRO’s Contract Compliance Forms and Reports for the most current informa�on (htps://portal.ct.gov/chro/contract-compliance/contract-compliance/contract-compliance-forms-and-reports)

Par�cipate in CHRO’s Technical Assistance for Contractors Sessions:

htps://portal.ct.gov/CHRO/Contract-Compliance/Contract-Compliance/Technical-Assistance-TA-Sessions

The Awarded Contractor will be required to file the appropriate Good Faith Efforts Form Plan to CHRO upon the Intent to Award.

State Funds = $150,000.00-$999,999.99

State Funds = $1,000,000.00 and Greater

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State of Connecticut

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Contract Compliance Unit– 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 2, Hartford, CT 06103

Promoting Equality and Justice for all People

Main (860) 541-3400 ~ Fax (860) 246-5265 www.ct.gov/chro ~ Toll Free in Connecticut (800) 477-5737 ~ TDD (860) 541-3459

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

IMPORTANT UPDATES TO STATE CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Effective October 1, 2025, Connecticut law has been updated to strengthen requirements for public works projects. Contractors and awarding agencies should review the changes below to ensure timely compliance.

Key Statutory Changes

• For public works contracts entered into after October 1st, plans will only need to be submitted when the state-funding is $150,000 or more.

• Good Faith Efforts (GFE) Plans replace Set-Aside Plans and Affirmative

Action Plans.

• Spending Allocation Goals (SAGs) replace prior set-aside percentages.

− Until further changes go into effect July 1, 2026, goals will remain

25% of the state-funded contract value for SBEs and 6.25% of the state-funded contract value for MBEs.

− Awarding agencies must notify CHRO of project SAGs when bids are released.

Plan Format:

• Plans will no longer require policy statements or internal/external communications be submitted.

• The sections on monitoring forms have been revised.

• For the most recent version of the plan template, please go to our website.

Monthly Reports:

• Effective October 1, 2025, Monthly Reports will no longer be required for all projects, including those started prior to the effective date.

Compliance at Close-Out:

• Within 45 days of substantial completion, contractors must submit: subcontractor payment documentation, lien waivers, and any outstanding subcontract notifications.

Prompt Payment:

• General contractors must pay subcontractors within 15 days of the due date, unless there is a bona fide dispute.

Enforcement and Penalties:

• Failure to file plans, meet deadlines, or make good faith efforts will be subject to enforcement that may lead to:

− Withholding of contract payments

− Disqualification from future bidding

− Civil penalties and legal action by CHRO

What’s Next

• New forms and documentation requirements will be made available ahead of the July 1, 2026 implementation of project-specific goals.

AT A GLANCE:

• Threshold for public works contracts raised to $150,000

• Reduced Plan Requirements

• Monthly Monitoring Forms Eliminated

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NON-DISCRIMINATION CONTRACT LANGUAGE

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 4a-60 and except as provided in section 10a-151i of the General Statutes, every contract to which a state agency or political subdivision of the state, including a municipality or quasi-public agency, is a party to shall contain the following provisions:

(1) The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of sexual assault or status as a victim of trafficking in persons, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the state of Connecticut; and the contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of sexual assault or status as a victim of trafficking in persons, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved;

(2) The contractor agrees, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, to state that it is an “affirmative action-equal opportunity employer” in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities;

(3) The contractor agrees to provide each labor union or representative of workers with which such contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding and each vendor with which such contractor has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment;

(4) The contractor agrees to comply with each provision of this section and sections 46a- 68e and 46a-68f and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said commission pursuant to sections 46a-56, 46a-68e, 46a-68f and 46a-86; and

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(5) The contractor agrees to provide the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the commission, and permit access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the contractor as relate to the provisions of this section and section 46a-56.

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Computed Goals Awarding agency: City of Norwalk - TMP Project: TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall Replacement State-funded portion: $500,000

Snapshot 09/04/2026

SBE GOAL

$146,939 29.39%

MBE SUB-GOAL

$77,551 15.51%

SBE-ONLY (NON-MBE) GOAL

$69,388 13.88%

NAICS TITLE MARKET AREA FIRMS SBE % MBE %

237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Statewide 245 29.39% 15.51%

Geographic market selections

NAICS 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Market area: Statewide

Source: data.ct.gov dataset 2huz-35d5.

9/4/26, 9:24 AM Goal Calculator · CT CHRO Contract Compliance https://compliance.chro.ct.onconcourse.com/goal-calculator 1/1

Project Name: Lowe Street Embankment Wall Replacement Project No.: TMP2026-02

BASE BID Itemized Work/Quantities

Item No. Est. Qty. Unit Unit Price Amount

UNIT $ $

0201001A 1 L.S. dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0202002 5 CY dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0202911A 1 L.S. dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0219002 200 LF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0219011A 2 EA dollars and cents

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

ROCK EXCAVATION (ESTIMATED)

at the price of price ofat the

The total amount of the Base Bid based on the estimated quantities shown herein and as computed by the undersigned Bidder for Embankment Wall Replacement Lowe Street

Description & Written Unit Price

CONDITION SURVEY

at the price of

SILT FENCE

at the price of

SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AT CATCH BASIN

at the price of

Contractor Name:_______________________________ Page 1 of 423

UNIT $ $

0406201A 6 SY dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0406203A 37 SY dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0507042A 1 EA dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0601490.01A 900 SF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0813021A 65 LF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0813031A 45 LF dollars and cents

GRANITE STONE CURBING

at the price of

ROAD ENCROACHMENT PERMANENT

PAVEMENT REPAIR (COLLECTOR)

at the price of at the price of

EMBANKMENT WALL (SITE NO. 1)

at the price of at the price of

GRANITE STONE CURBING CURVED

at the price of

ROAD ENCROACHMENT PERMANENT

PAVEMENT REPAIR (MAJOR ARTERIAL)

RESET CATCH BASIN

Contractor Name:_______________________________ Page 2 of 424

UNIT $ $

0814001A 60 LF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0913005 150 LF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0921001A 970 SF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0921005A 140 SF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0921048A 13 SF dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0944003A 160 SY dollars and cents price of

CONCRETE SIDEWALK

RESET STONE CURBING

at the price of

CHAIN LINK FENCE

at the price of at the price of

CONCRETE SIDEWALK RAMP

at the price of

DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE

at the price of

FURNISHING AND PLACING TOPSOIL

at the

Contractor Name:_______________________________ Page 3 of 425

UNIT $ $

0950003A 160 SY dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0970006A 1 ALLOWANCE Forty Thousand dollars 40,000.00 40,000.00 and Zero cents

UNIT $ $

0970007A 400 HRS dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0971001A 1 LS dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0975004A 1 LS dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

0980002A 1 LS dollars and cents

UNIT $ $

1206023A 1 L.S. dollars and cents

Total Lump Sum Price dollars and cents at the price of

MOBILIZATION AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT

at the price of

TRAFFICPERSON (MUNICIPAL OFFICER)

at the price of

TRAFFICPERSON (UNIFORMED FLAGGER)

at the price of

MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF

TRAFFIC

at the price of at the price of

PROJECT SURVEY STAKEOUT

TURF ESTABLISHMENT (LAWN)

REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING

SIGNS

at the price of

Contractor Name:_______________________________ Page 4 of 426

102-16 SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTES

City of Norwalk Project No. TMP2026–2

Embankment Wall Replacement – Lowe Street

1. SCOPE OF WORK

a. In general, the scope of work includes subsurface investigation, design of the proposed embankment wall, construction of the proposed embankment wall including the removal and disposal of the existing embankment wall, under drain and yard drain, clearing and grubbing of existing trees at the top of the wall, construction of new ADA/PROWAG compliant concrete sidewalks and curb ramp, and other miscellaneous work.

b. The Contractor and Contractor’s Engineers shall perform all professional engineering and design services, along with all construction labor, materials, equipment, and management required to fully design, permit, construct, and commission the Project in strict accordance with the Project Requirements, Contract Documents and applicable codes. Including:

i. Construction of a new embankment wall or segmental block retaining wall;

and,

ii. All incidental work related to the new embankment wall or segmental block retaining wall.

iii. The contractor will be responsible for retaining the services of a qualified geotechnical engineer, licensed in the state of CT, to evaluate the subsurface conditions as well as developing the geotechnical engineering, design and construction recommendations for the new wall.

c. The work includes the removal and reconstruction of existing sidewalk adjacent to the wall, resetting and installation of new granite stone curbing, removal and installation of a concrete handicap ramp at the northwest corner of Dr. MLK Drive at Lowe Street intersection, adjustment to existing drainage structures, and all other necessary incidental work thereto in accordance with the construction plans and specifications.

d. The contractor shall take elevations and layout sidewalks to meet ADA requirements, City Roadway Standards, and City Standard Details. Any details not included on these documents can be referenced on the City of Norwalk Standard Details and Specifications, and the CTDOT Form 818.

e. The work also includes maintenance and protection of traffic during construction and the maintenance of vehicular and pedestrian access to abutting properties and, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, uninterrupted and acceptable operation at all times.

f. Bidders are hereby notified that the Contract Documents contain project-specific Special Provisions that modify, supplement, or supersede the standard specifications. Bidders shall thoroughly review all Special Provisions prior to bid preparation and submission. Submission of a bid constitutes an express representation by the Bidder that they have examined all Special Provisions, understood their impact on scope, schedule, and cost, and incorporated all associated requirements into their bid pricing. No adjustment in contract price or time will be allowed for failure to account for Special Provisions.

g. Ahead of mobilization, the Contractor will be responsible for applying and obtaining an Encroachment Permit with the City of Norwalk.

i. The fee will be waived for this permit

h. For Means and Methods, reference Article 1.07.09 - Protection and Restoration of Property of CT DOT Form 818.

i. Productivity – time is of the essence with this work. The contractor shall have sufficient staff and methods to complete this work.

ii. Protection – work shall be performed in a manner to protect public and private property/structures and other utilities.

iii. Transitions into private property may require tree and shrub removal.

i. Extra work may be identified by either party. Extra work requested shall provide a formal Con-9 with a sketch for review and approval by the City.

2. SURVEY

a. An A-2 level horizontal and vertical survey has been completed by the City and is included in the provided plan set that can be utilized as part of the final design of the wall.

b. Based on the result of the A-2 boundary survey, the majority of the wall is located within the limits of the two private properties of 40 and 44 Lowe Street.

i. The city has been in direct contact with the property owner, who owns both properties. The property owner is aligned with the replacement of the wall and the city is in the process of obtaining the rights to construct.

• The work itself is contingent upon the city securing the rights for construction from the property owner.

3. ITEM SPECIFICATIONS – CT DOT 818

a. All work done under this contract shall be in conformance with the State of

Connecticut Department of Transportation DEPARTMENT STANDARD

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADS, BRIDGES AND INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION

Form 818, dated 2004 including SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS thereto dated July 2023; STATE DOT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS; The 2003 MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, The CITY OF NORWALK STANDARDS AND DETAILS including all SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, the PLANS and these SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTES

4. SCHEDULE

a. Contract Award

i. This Project is funded through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).

ii. After Invitation to Bid Opening the week of November 18th, Bid Analysis, and pending DECD Authorization to Award, the TMP Department anticipates contract approval as an agenda item on the December 3rd, 2026 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.

iii. If/when the item is approved by the city’s Economic and Community Development Committee, the item will be on the agenda for the City Council on Tuesday December 10th, 2026th, for the project to be constructed by the awarded contractor.

• The city intends to have a draft contract submitted to the awarded contractor by the end of December 2026.

b. Notification of Work

i. Upon contract execution between the City and the awarded Contractor, a

Preconstruction meeting will be scheduled.

ii. A Phase 1 Project Schedule shall be required prior to issuance of a Notice to

Proceed. The Phase 1 Project Schedule shall be provided to the City no later than the time of the Pre-Construction Meeting.

5. ARTICLE 1.03.08 – CTDOT FORM 818 - NOTICE TO PROCEED

a. The primary text of Section 1.03.08 is supplemented as follows:

The City will issue the Notice to Proceed in two (2) distinct phases:

a. Notice to Proceed Phase 1 (Geotechnical Investigation, Engineering and Design, Administrative, Procurement):

a. Authorizes the Contractor solely to execute the geotechnical investigations, engineering, design, environmental tasks, administrative tasks, and procurement associated with Item 0601490.01A Embankment Wall for submission to the City for plan review and approval, including the Building Department, submission for all necessary City permits, prepare and submit working drawings/materials, establish baseline schedules, and order long-lead materials. Physical work, clearing and grubbing, site disturbance, and maintenance and protection of traffic shall only occur incidental to the aforementioned activities.

b. Per the Contract, all work starting from the Notice to Proceed – Phase 1, shall be completed in within 120 Calendar Days. The winter shutdown period will count towards these days as part of Phase 1.

1. During Phase 1, the Contractor shall be responsible for preparing and submitting the following plan sets for review and approval prior to the submission of final construction plans:

a. 30% Design Plans: Preparation and submission of a 30% design plan set for the city to review and comment.

1. The contractor should allow for up to two (2) weeks for the city to review and provide comments.

b. 90% Design Plans: Preparation and submission of a 90% design plan set incorporating applicable comments received during the 30% design review.

1. City to review and provide comments on the 90% design plan

2. The contractor should allow for up to two (2) weeks for the city to review and provide comments.

c. Final Construction Plans: Preparation and submission of final construction plans incorporating all applicable review comments. The final plans shall be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut.

ii. Notice to Proceed – Phase 2 (Full Field Construction):

Will be issued by the Engineer only upon satisfactory completion and approval of:

a. The Baseline Construction Schedule per Article 1.05.08

b. Approved Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans

c. Approved Working & Shop Drawings

d. Receipt or confirmation of material deliveries necessary to construct the Embankment Wall

e. Issuance of all necessary permits.

Per the Contract, all work starting from the Notice to Proceed – Phase 2 shall be completed in Ninety (90) Consecutive Calendar Days

a. There will be no winter shutdown for this project

6. ARTICLE 1.08.09 – CTDOT FORM 818 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

a. The primary text of Section 1.08.09 is supplemented as follows:

i. For each calendar day that any work remains uncompleted after the date specified for the completion of the Contract work for either Phase 1 and/or Phase 2, the amount of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000.00) per calendar day will be deducted from any money due the Contractor, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages; provided, however, that due account shall be taken of any adjustment of the contract time for completion of the work as provided for elsewhere in the specifications.

7. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – DECD CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES LANGUGAE

a. For Major Construction/Renovation Projects, the DECD Grantee shall provide an anticipated construction duration period (of days) within the project manual that will be used in the bid package.

b. As a prerequisite to executing a construction contract with the “Lowest Responsible and Qualified Bidder”, the Contractor shall agree on the substantial completion date in accordance with the plans, project manual, and other contract documents, taking into consideration average weather conditions, availability of labor delivery of materials and equipment.

c. If the Contractor neglects, fails or refuses to achieve substantial completion of work by…