A101_Owner_Contractor_Agreement_final.pdf

This is an Owner-Contractor Agreement related to the Town of Waterford, Connecticut's competitive bid process (IFB #26-004) for the construction of a new 9,988 square-foot Oswegatchie Fire Station on a new site location. The project requires comprehensive construction services including structural work, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, communications systems, and security technology integration. The existing fire station must remain fully operational until the new facility is complete and operational, at which point the existing building will be abated and demolished. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by January 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Sealed bids are due February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the Town's electronic procurement portal, with bid opening conducted via Zoom. The selected contractor must complete all work within 396 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per day for any delays beyond this timeline.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical qualifications and compliance requirements. A minimum of 25 percent of the state-funded contract value must be awarded to Department of Administration Services-certified small and minority-owned businesses. Contractors must comply with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under General Statutes Section 31-53, with hourly rates subject to annual adjustments. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Bid security of 10 percent is required for bids exceeding $50,000, and performance and payment bonds must equal 100 percent of the contract sum if applicable thresholds are exceeded. All project personnel must complete a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course with documentation required within 30 days of contract award. The project incorporates sophisticated technology systems including a Bogen Nyquist E7000 IP-based public address system, Mercury Avigilon access control and video surveillance systems, addressable fire alarm systems, and intrusion detection with DMP control panels.