B026-05_Oregon_Rd_Bridge_Repairs.pdf

City of Meriden, Connecticut

Purchasing Department

Invitation to Bid

For

B026-05 Oregon Road Bridge Repairs

Meriden, CT

Bid Due Date: August 20, 2025 @ 11:00 AM

Purchasing Department

142 East Main Street, Room 210

Meriden, CT 06450

LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

The City of Meriden is accepting sealed bids for:

B026-05 Oregon Road Bridge Repairs

The City of Meriden seeks the services of a contractor for the removal of existing paint and painting of existing beam ends up to the limits of the designated areas shown in the plans for the Oregon Road Bridge. The work shall include containments, paint removal, collection of paint and associated debris, surface preparation and field painting. Designated areas include areas specifically designated on the plans. The paint removal is required because of the possible presence of hazardous paint containing lead or other hazardous metals. The paint removal process shall comply with OSHA and DEEP regulations on the Oregon Road Bridge in Meriden. Bids shall be submitted as sealed electronic bids per specifications obtained via the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. and on the State of Connecticut Department of

Administrative Services website (https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com).

Bids may be received up to but not later than 11:00 AM local, Eastern Standard Time on August 20, 2025 via the City eProcurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. The City eProcurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The City of Meriden, CT strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. by way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days of the date of the bid opening.

Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance bond for One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the City of Meriden, will be required of the lowest responsible bidder.

The attention of bidders is call to the requirement for minimum wage rates to be paid under this contract.

The successful firm(s) shall ensure that any appropriate licenses or certifications required by the State of

Connecticut are maintained for the duration of the project. The firm must meet all municipal, state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.

The City of Meriden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small, and women business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

Rawle Dummett

Purchasing Officer

City of Meriden, CT 06450-8022

Dated: July 23, 2025 https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com/

CITY OF MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

B026-05 Oregon Road Bridge Repairs

1. BIDDING PROCEDURES

The City will only be accepting electronic submissions of bids and proposals. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. By way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

Bids are due for submission no later than 11:00 AM local, Eastern Standard Time on August 20, 2025.

2. BIDS

Bids are to be submitted as follows:.

a. Bids must be made out and signed in the corporate, or other, name of Bidder, and must be fully and properly executed by an authorized person.

b. The City of Meriden, CT will only be accepting electronic submissions of the enclosed bid sheet via the

City eProcurement portal partner, OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.

c. Bids received later than the time and date specified will not be considered.

d. Amendments to or withdrawal of bids received later than the date and time set forth in the bid opening will not be considered.

3. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

Bidders will be required to fill out, and include as part of its bid, any attached Bidder’s Qualification

Statement via the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.

In determining the qualifications of a bidder, the City of Meriden will consider the bidder’s record of performance in any prior contracts for construction work. The City of Meriden expressly reserves the right to reject a bid if the bidder’s historical performance, in the sole opinion of the City of Meriden, has been unsatisfactory in any manner or if the bidder has habitually and without just cause neglected the payment of bills or has otherwise disregarded its obligations to subcontractors, suppliers, or employees.

4. EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Bidders are to examine all documents and visit the site in order to make a thorough examination of the conditions so that the bidder may familiarize itself with all of the existing requirements, conditions, and difficulties that will affect the execution of the work in order to determine the amount of work necessary to carry out the true intent of the specifications and work shown on the drawings.

The City of Meriden and its agents do not have any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any bid document obtained from any other source other than from the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Obtaining documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining documents from any other source may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the documents that may be issued. No request shall be honored if such request is made less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations, and any supplementary instructions, will be in the form of a written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be made available via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct for addenda. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda shall not relieve any bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted.

Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City eProcurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

5. BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN

No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days of the date of the bid opening. Should there be reason why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the City of Meriden and the successful bidder.

6. AWARD OF CONTRACT

The Purchasing Officer reserves the right to make an award on the bid which, by the Purchasing Officer’s judgment and recommendation from the Engineering Director following bid evaluations, best meets the specifications and is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden. The contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm, or individual which/who is in arrears to the City of Meriden by debt or contract, or who is in default as security or otherwise by any obligation to the City of Meriden. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

7. BID PROTEST PROCEDURE

In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, or any procedure of act in the advertising or soliciting of the bids, said bidder must make said protest in writing, which shall state the reason therefore and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the City Purchasing

Office within FIVE (5) business days after the delivery of bid results or decisions. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Officer forthwith and shall be attended by him or his designee and such other persons as the Purchasing Officer and the City Manager shall require to attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The City shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and forward the same to the protesting bidder forthwith. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the City, they must fully comply with all of these instructions to bidders.

8. TIME

Inasmuch as the contract concerns a public improvement, the provisions of the contract relating to the time of performance and completion of the work are of the essence of the contract. Accordingly, the successful bidder/contractor (“Contractor”) shall begin work on the day specified in paragraph 2.04 of the General

Conditions and shall perform the work diligently so as to permit full use not later than the first day following the construction period established in the Contract. See paragraph 10 entitled “Liquidated Damages” of the

Agreement between City of Meriden, as owner, and the Contractor.

9. TAXES

The City of Meriden is exempt under Connecticut General Statutes from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut; such taxes should not be included in the bid price. Upon request, exemption certificates will be furnished to the successful bidder.

10. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The Contractor shall agree that neither it or its subcontractors, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment any individual or to discriminate against such individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religious creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness or status as a veteran. The aforementioned terms are obtained from Connecticut General Statutes Section 46a-60, et seq., entitled “Discriminatory employment practices prohibited,” as amended.

11. FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MERIDEN AND CONTRACTOR

The Agreement for the work will be via Purchase Order.

12. LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, etc.

Local subcontractors, material suppliers, and labor in the City of Meriden should be considered and sought out insofar as it is practical in the performance of this project.

13. CITY OF MERIDEN CODE OF ETHICS

The City of Meriden has adopted a Code of Ethics located in Chapter 21 of the Code of the City of Meriden, sections 21-1 through 21-15, inclusive, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. The terms of the Code of Ethics shall constitute a part of any contract or agreement entered into by the City of Meriden as a result of this bid as if those terms were fully set forth in such contract or agreement. Bidders are specifically advised that the Code of Ethics prohibits public officers and employees, as well as their immediate families and businesses, with which they are associated from participating in any transaction which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or responsibilities. Bidders are also advised that the Code of Ethics contain provisions with respect to paid contractors and former employees and officials.

BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT BIDS, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR

AWARDED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS ARE VOIDABLE BY RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDEN.

Copies of the Code of Ethics may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk or may be found online on the

City of Meriden’s website.

14. NON-COLLUSION BID STATEMENT

Each bidder submitting a bid to the City of Meriden for any portion of the work contemplated by the documents on which bidding is based shall execute and attach thereto the sworn Non-Collusive Bid Statement, to the effect that the bidder has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in the submission of the bid.

15. AWARD IN CASE OF A TIE

In the event there are two or more responsive bidders, the decision to award will be based by the following criteria and in the following order:

a. The incumbent will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

b. In the case of a multi-item bid, if one bidder has been awarded other items from the same bid and the other bidder has not, the bidder with the multiple awards will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

c. The bidder located in the State of Connecticut will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

d. The winner of a coin toss will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

The above-referenced provisions do not apply to those situations in which more than one City-based business responsible bidder has submitted bids not more than ten (10) percent higher than the lowest bid and has agreed to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the lowest bid. Under such circumstances, the provisions of the Code of the City of Meriden, section 3-14, are controlling, as set forth under Section

8 of this ‘Information to Bidders.’

16. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT

No contract may be assigned without the written consent of the Purchasing Officer or designee.

17. PERMITS

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits required by the City of

Meriden prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor may contact the City of Meriden Building

Department for permit information at (203) 630-4091. For all other required permits, contact the City of

Meriden Engineering Department at (203) 630-4018.

18. BID PRICE AND PAYMENT

The City of Meriden is exempt from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the Federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut under Connecticut General Statutes; accordingly, such taxes shall not be included in the bid price.

If it is determine that prevailing wages are required it is expressly understood and agreed they are the responsibility and obligation of the Contractor to secure and maintain any/all prevailing wages rates.

The City of Meriden, unless stated otherwise in the bidding documents or Contract, will make payment to the

Contractor not less than thirty (30) days following completion of services.

19. QUALITY

All materials, equipment, supplies, and services shall be subject to rigid inspection. If defective material, equipment, supplies, or services are discovered, the Contractor shall remove or make good such material, equipment, or supplies without extra compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that any inspection by the City of Meriden will in no way lessen the responsibility of the Contractor or release Contractor from the obligation to perform and deliver to the City sound and satisfactory materials, equipment, supplies, or allow the cost to be deducted from any monies due it from the City of Meriden. All services will be performed in a workmanlike manner.

20. INSURANCE

The successful bidder shall be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance denoting general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation liability, and other coverage required by the City’s Risk Manager.

21. CITY HALL CLOSING

If Meriden City Hall is closed due to inclement weather, or any other unforeseen event, bids will be due at the same time on the next business day that City Hall is open.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF SPECIAL PROVISIONS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR - PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS

SECTION 1.08 - PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

0100600A - CONSTRUCTION ACCESS

0603253A - DISPOSAL OF LEAD DEBRIS

0603729A - LOCALIZED PAINT REMOVAL AND FIELD PAINTING OF EXISTING STEEL

Specifications & Scope of Work

Rev. Date 06/25/25

GENERAL

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR - PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS

Upon award, the Contractor shall proceed with shop drawings, working drawings, procurement of materials, and all other submittals required to complete the work in accordance with the contract documents.

Rev. Date 6/25/25

GENERAL

SECTION 1.08 - PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Article 1.08.04 - Limitation of Operations - Add the following:

The Contractor will not be permitted to perform any work which will interfere with the described traffic operations on all project roadways as follows:

Oregon Road

Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. & between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The Contractor will be allowed to take one lane of Oregon Road within the bridge limits while installing debris shield, containment platform, access platform, and performing work during construction.

The Contractor shall notify the City of Meriden and the Engineer at least 14 days in advance of the start of the Oregon Road lane closure.

Route 70

The contractor shall not interfere with the traffic on Route 70 at all times.

Revised: 6/25/2025

ITEM #0100600A

ITEM #0100600A � CONSTRUCTION ACCESS

Description: The item �Construction Access� shall consist of the design, construction, maintenance and removal of temporary works that the Contractor elects to use to access the work under the bridge structure.

The Contractor shall submit information in accordance with Article 1.05.02-2, and as noted below, and shall include design calculations, construction schematics, construction sequences and procedures to the Engineer for review. The item also includes the cost of protecting any existing utilities in the staging area that may be impacted by the construction.

Construction Methods: The Contractor�s means and methods for construction shall meet all requirements established for the Project. At least 30 days prior to construction of temporary works, access, platforms and scaffolding, the Contractor shall submit detailed construction access working drawings and computations in accordance with Article 1.05.02. The working drawings and calculations must be prepared, stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut.

The furnishing of such plans, methods and calculations shall not serve to relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the safety of the work and the successful completion of the Project. The

Contractor's proposal must meet the requirements of Section 1.10.

Method of Measurement: All work for the design and construction of temporary works will not be measured for payment but shall be included in the lump sum cost of this item.

Basis of Payment: Construction Access will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for

�Construction Access� which price shall include the design, construction, maintenance and removal of all temporary works, all construction access, and all materials, tools, equipment, labor and work incidental thereto. This item also includes any work associated with protecting any existing utilities.

Pay Item Pay Unit

Construction Access L.S.

ITEM #0603253A

ITEM #0603253A - DISPOSAL OF LEAD DEBRIS

Description:

Under this item the Contractor shall dispose of all debris that has been classified or identified as hazardous by the Town. This debris is the collected by-product of the removal of paint containing lead, removal of lead based products, and chemical solvents used to remove paint. There will be no testing of the debris. All collected debris shall be considered hazardous material.

The Contractor shall conform to the latest requirements of the Hazardous Waste Management

Regulations prepared by the Connecticut D.E.E.P. (CTDEEP) Hazardous Waste Management

Section, subject to regulations of Section 22a-449 (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Disposal of the debris shall be in strict conformance with all Federal E.P.A. and CTDEEP regulations for hazardous materials.

Materials:

The debris must be offered for transportation and transported in compliance with the Code of

Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 173, Subparts A, B, C and D and Paragraph 178.118.

Transport vehicles (hopper or dump type) must be free from leaks and discharge openings must be securely closed during transportation. All storage containers (roll-offs or drums) shall have a protective liner and removable lid. These containers shall not have any indentations or damage that would allow seepage of the contained material.

Construction Methods:

Prior to generation, a temporary E.P.A. ID number shall be obtained from CTDEEP.

The disposal of the debris shall be completed within 90 calendar days of the date on which it began to be accumulated in the lined containers. Storage of containers shall be on wood pallets in an area enclosed with 4-foot high fabric fence in OSHA orange.

A licensed hazardous waste transporter and a licensed hazardous waste treatment/disposal facility must be secured from the lists available from CTDEEP.

The disposal containers shall be labeled with a 6 inch square, yellow, weatherproof, hazardous waste sticker in accordance with U.S. DOT Regulations, by the Contractor.

Additional labels or stenciling shall indicate "Abrasive Blast and/or Construction Paint Residue".

All necessary forms, including the "Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest" obtained from the

Hazardous Waste Management Section of CTDEEP, must be filled out, approved and signed by the Town.

When all necessary procedures have been completed, then the hazardous waste shall be shipped to the hazardous waste disposal facility.

ITEM #0603253A

Any spillage of debris during disposal operations i.e., loading, transport and unloading shall be cleaned up in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Chapter I, Part 265, Subparts C and D, at the Contractor's expense.

The Contractor is liable for any fines, costs or remediation costs incurred as a result of their failure to be in compliance with this special provision and all Federal, State and Local laws.

Method of Measurement:

This item will be measured for payment by the contract unit price per 55-gallon barrel of hazardous lead waste. Materials incidental to the construction, which become contaminated due to the lead debris removal, such as but not limited to, gloves, coveralls, tarps and filters shall be disposed of in accordance with this specification. These materials will not be measured for payment but will be included in the general cost of the work.

Basis of Payment:

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per 55-gallon barrel, of hazardous lead waste for "Disposal of Lead Debris". The price shall include all materials, transportation, storage containers, disposal, equipment, tools, labor, and work incidental thereto.

Disposal of Lead Debris BBL

Rev. 6/28/2025

ITEM #0603729A

ITEM #0603729A - LOCALIZED PAINT REMOVAL AND FIELD

PAINTING OF EXISTING STEEL

Description: Work under this item shall consist of removal of existing paint and painting of existing beam ends up to the limits of the designated areas shown in the plans. The work shall include containments, paint removal, collection of paint and associated debris, surface preparation and field painting. Designated areas include areas specifically designated on the plans. The paint removal is required because of the possible presence of hazardous paint containing lead or other hazardous metals. The paint removal process shall comply with OSHA and DEEP regulations.

Existing utilities, bridge rails, elastomeric bearing pads and bronze components shall be protected from damage by surface preparation and painting operations and are not to be painted.

Submittals: A minimum of 20 calendar days before starting any paint removal, surface preparation and coating application work, the painting Contractor shall submit the following to the Engineer for acceptance:

1. A copy of the firm�s written Quality Control Program used to control the quality of surface preparation and coating application including, but not limited to, ambient conditions, surface cleanliness and profile, coating mixing, dry film thickness and final film continuity.

2. A copy of the firm�s written surface preparation and application procedures. This written program must contain a description of the equipment that will be used for surface preparation, including the remediation of soluble salts, and for paint mixing and application. Coating repair procedures shall be included.

3. A detailed description of the Contractor�s enforcement procedures and the authority of personnel.

4. Containment plans (paint removal/collection of debris, surface preparation, coating applications, coating applications with heat, etc.).

5. If the application of heat is proposed for coating application purposes, provide information on the heat containment and procedures that will be used, with data sheets for the equipment.

Note: If heat is used for coating operations, the heat and containment must be maintained to provide the required temperatures for the duration of the cure period.

6. Proof of SSPC-QP1 qualifications, CAS-certification(s) and QP2 qualifications, as applicable.

7. Coating product information, including coating manufacturer, product name, application instructions, technical data, and MSDS.

The Contractor shall not begin any paint removal work until the Engineer has reviewed and accepted the submittals. The Contractor shall not construe Engineer�s acceptance of the submittals to imply approval of any particular method or sequence for conducting the Work, or for addressing health and safety concerns. Acceptance of the programs does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to conduct the work in strict accordance with the requirements of Federal, State, or local regulations, this specification, or to adequately protect the health and safety of all workers involved in the Project and any members of the public who may be affected by the Project. The

Contractor remains solely responsible for the adequacy and completeness of the programs and work practices, and adherence to them.

Materials: The paint shall be one of the following zinc rich primer systems.

Hempel Zinc Primer 16490, single component phenoxy-based zinc-rich primer manufactured by: Hempel (USA) Inc.

600 Conroe Park North Dr.

Conroe, TX 77303, USA www.hempel.com

(833)‑443‑6735 (1‑(833)‑4‑HEMPEL)

US Coatings Z Prime, single component organic zinc-rich primer manufactured by: US Coatings, LLC

P.O. Box 1019

260 Baldwin Road

Satsuma, AL 36572

(251) 445‑2388

Thinning of paint shall conform to the manufacturer's written recommendations. The coating thickness shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer's printed instructions. All components of the coating system and the mixed paint shall comply with the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Content Limits and Emission Standards stated in the Connecticut Department of Energy and

Environmental Protection's Administration Regulation for the Abatement of Air Pollution, Sections 22a-174-41 through 41a and 22a-174-20(s), respectively.

Control of Materials: A Materials Certificate will be required for the selected paint system in accordance with Article 1.06.07, confirming the conformance of the paint to the requirements set forth in these specifications.

Note: If any of the above and/or following stipulated Contract specifications differ from those of the manufacturer�s recommended procedures or ranges, the more restrictive of the requirements shall be adhered to unless directed by the Engineer in writing.

Construction Methods:

Contractor - Subcontractor Qualifications: Contractors and subcontractors doing this work are required to be certified by the SSPC Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP) to QP 1 entitled �Standard Procedure for Evaluating Qualifications of Painting Contractors (�Field

Application to Complex Structures�). When the work involves the disturbance of lead-containing paint, the Contractor and subcontractor are also required to be certified to SSPC-QP 2 �Standard

Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of Painting Contractors to Remove Hazardous Paint.�

The certification(s) must be kept current for the duration of the work. If a Contractor�s or subcontractor�s certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to do any work related to this item until the certification is reissued. Requests for extension of time for delay due to an inactive certification will not be considered and liquidated damages will apply. In addition, if any recoat times are exceeded, the affected areas shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP 15 and coatings reapplied in accordance with these specifications at no additional cost to the Town.

Contractors and subcontractors are required to have at least one (1) Coating Application

Specialist (CAS) (SSPC ACS/NACE No. 13)-certified (Level II-Interim Status-Minimal) craft-worker. CAS-certified (Level II-Interim Status-Minimal) craft-worker(s) are required for all crews/craft-workers up to four (4) crew members. For each crew larger than four (4), an additional

CAS-certified (Level II-Interim Status-Minimal) craft-worker shall be present on each surface preparation/painting crew during surface preparation cleaning/removal and spray application

(Atmospheric and Immersion Service) operations. A crew-member is a person who is on the job performing hand/power tool cleaning and/or spray application of protective coatings on a steel structure. The certification(s) must be kept current for the duration of the Project work. If a

Contractor�s, subcontractor�s or any craft-worker�s certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to do any work on this item until the certification is reissued.

All Contractor activities associated with the work described and specified herein shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable Federal, State of Connecticut and local safety regulations and guidelines.

Quality Control Inspections: The Contractor shall perform first line, in process Quality Control

(QC) inspections. The Contractor shall implement a Quality Control Program accepted by the

Engineer, including written daily reports, that ensures that the work accomplished complies with these specifications. All Quality Control Reports must be reviewed and signed by either a NACE

Coating Inspector Level 2 - Certified (must have completed sessions I, II and III) or SSPC � BCI

Level I Inspector (Minimum qualifications). Copies of these reports shall be provided daily to the

Engineer. Contractor QC inspections shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Suitability of protective coverings and containments

• Ambient conditions

• Surface preparation (solvent cleaning or hand/power tool cleaning)

• Coating application (mixing, thinning, and wet/dry film thickness)

• Recoat times and cleanliness between coats

• Coating continuity (freedom from runs, sags, pinholes, shadow-through, skips, misses, etc.)

• Final film acceptance

Limits of Paint Removal and Field Painting: Prior to applying the heat of welding equipment to localized areas of existing steel superstructures, the existing paint shall be removed to a width of 6 inches from wherever the heat will be applied, or as directed by the Engineer. The locations of the paint removal and field painting shall be reviewed and accepted by the Engineer prior to commencement of the work. Such acceptance by the Engineer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for complying with applicable OSHA and DEEP regulations.

Containment for Paint Removal and Collection of Debris: The containment(s) shall be designed and erected to contain, as well as facilitate the collection of debris from the paint removal operations.

Drawings and details of the containment(s) shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and comments prior to any paint removal. Review of the containment by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the containment. The containment shall conform to the requirements found within the SSPC Guide 6. The class of the containment shall be a minimum of

Class 3P, modified to include the following:

A. The containment materials shall be air and water impenetrable and fire resistant.

B. With the exception of the entryways, all seams in the containment enclosure shall be lapped a minimum of 24 inches and shall be tied off at intervals not to exceed 18 inches.

C. All attachments to bridge parapets or the underside of the bridge deck shall be sealed to prevent the escape of dust and debris.

The above specified containment must be used for all paint removal and collection of debris operations. The containment must remain in place until all associated debris has been collected.

Storage and Disposal of Collected Debris: The debris resulting from the paint removal operations shall be contained and collected. Debris within containment enclosures shall be removed by HEPA vacuum collection prior to disassembly of the enclosures. All the debris, rust and paint chips shall be stored in leak-proof storage containers at the Project site. Debris storage shall be in accordance with

Connecticut Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. The storage containers and storage locations shall be reviewed by the Engineer and shall be located in areas not subject to ponding.

Storage containers shall be placed on pallets and closed and covered with tarps at all times except during placement, sampling, and disposal of the debris.

Prior to generation of any hazardous waste, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer of its selected hazardous waste transporter and disposal facility. The Contractor must submit to the Engineer: (1) the transporter�s current U.S DOT Certificate of Registration and (2) the transporter�s current

Hazardous Waste Transporter Permits for the State of Connecticut, the hazardous waste destination state and any other applicable states. The Engineer will then obtain an EPA ID number that will be forwarded to the Contractor. Any changes in transporter or facility shall be immediately forwarded to the Engineer for review.

The Contractor shall conform to the latest requirements of the Hazardous Waste Management

Regulations prepared by the DEEP's Hazardous Waste Management Section, subject to regulations of Section 22a-449(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Disposal of the debris shall be in strict conformance with all Federal E.P.A. and DEEP regulations for hazardous materials.

All necessary forms, including the "Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest" obtained from the

Hazardous Waste Management Section of DEEP, must be filled out, approved and submitted to the

Town.

A licensed hazardous waste transporter and a licensed hazardous waste treatment/disposal facility must be secured from lists available from DEEP and approved by the Town.

The Contractor is liable for any fines, costs, or remediation costs incurred as a result of their failure to be in compliance with this special provision and all Federal, State and Local laws.

Paint Removal/Surface Preparation: The existing structural steel shall be power tool cleaned according to SSPC-SP 15 �Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning�. The power tools (needle guns, grinders, etc.) shall be equipped with HEPA vacuum attachments. Before the power tool cleaning, all dissolvable foreign matter, such as oil, grease, and dust shall be removed by wiping or scrubbing the surface with rags or brushes wetted with solvent in accordance with the provisions of SSPC-SP 1 �Solvent Cleaning�. Clean solvent and clean rags or brushes shall be used for the final wiping. The cleaned surface shall be accepted by the Engineer. If the surface is determined to meet the requirements of SSPC-SP 15, painting operations can commence.

Note: Chemical stripping and abrasive blast cleaning will not be permitted.

Existing Steel Surfaces to be Painted: After the designated areas have been inspected and accepted according to the surface preparation specification, SSPC SP 15, the steel surfaces which are to receive the field touch-up paint shall be cleaned immediately prior to coating operations by wiping or scrubbing the surface with rags or brushes wetted with solvent. Use clean solvent and clean rags for the final wiping.

• Solvent must be compatible with the specified coatings. Solvent cleaned surfaces shall be primed before any detrimental recontamination or corrosion occurs. Follow manufacturer�s safety recommendations when using any solvent.

• All foreign materials such as dirt, dust, loose rust scale, sand, bird droppings, and all materials loosened or deposited on the steel surface by cleaning operations shall also be completely removed by vacuuming before any painting operations commence.

• Failure by the Contractor to properly prepare and clean surfaces to be painted in accordance with the specifications shall be cause for rejection by the Engineer. All surfaces that are rejected shall be cleaned and painted to the satisfaction of the Engineer in accordance with the specifications, at no additional cost to the Town.

Application of Field Paint: The method for coating application shall be by brush and roller equipment. The application shall consist of two coats, 2 - 4 mils each for a total of 6 mils. The containment for paint application shall consist of drop cloths and a solid platform bottom.

Storage, opening, mixing, thinning and application of the paint shall be accomplished in strict accordance with the specified Contract requirements and procedures published by the paint manufacturer and supplier. The Contractor shall have at the Project site, at all times, the current copies of all technical data, recommendations and procedures published by the paint manufacturer. All coatings shall be supplied in sealed containers bearing the manufacturer�s name, product designation, batch number and mixing/thinning instructions. Leaking containers shall not be used.

Paint shall be furnished in the manufacturer's original sealed and undamaged containers. For multiple component paints, only complete kits shall be mixed and used. Partial mixing is not allowed. The paint shall be applied to produce a uniform smooth coat without runs, streak sags, wrinkles, or other defects.

The Contractor shall provide a suitable facility for the storage of paint, which is in accordance with the latest Federal and State regulations. This facility must provide protection from the elements and ensure that the paint is not subjected to temperatures outside the manufacturer's recommended extremes. Storage for paint must be located in reasonable proximity to the painting locations. The

Engineer shall be given access to the stored paint at any time, for inspection and to witness removal of the materials. The Contractor's facility for the storage of paint is subject to the approval of the

Engineer.

Ambient Conditions: Solvent cleaning just prior to coating application or coating application work shall be performed when the conditions are as follows:

• The relative humidity is at or below 80% and when there is no falling rain or dew present, or anticipated, before a prepared surface can be coated.

• The substrate is not damp or covered by frost or ice.

• The surface temperature and air temperature are between 50°F and 100°F.

• The surface temperatures of the steel and air are more than 5°F above the dew point temperature, as determined by a surface temperature thermometer and electric or sling psychrometer.

If the requirements of the coating manufacturer differ from the ranges provided above, comply with the most restrictive requirements unless directed otherwise by the Engineer in writing.

The Contractor is liable for any fines, costs, or remediation costs incurred as a result of his failure to be in compliance with this special provision and all Federal, State, and local laws.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured by the actual square foot of existing steel at designated areas where paint was removed, surfaces cleaned, re-painted and accepted. Note: In some instances when new steel is being added to the designated areas where the paint was removed, the removal area may not equal the area to be re-painted. Measurement in these cases will be by the actual square foot of existing steel where the paint was removed and accepted.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the Contract unit price per square foot for "Localized

Paint Removal and Field Painting of Existing Steel," complete in place, which price shall include all materials, containments, collection and disposal of non-hazardous debris, containers, equipment, tools, labor, heating devices, services of the technical advisor and for any incidental work. No direct payment will be made for the cost of storage or hauling the paint and other materials, including paint chips and associated debris, to and/or from the bridge site, but the cost thereof shall be included in the Contract unit price.

Localized Paint Removal and Field Painting of Existing Steel s.f.

CITY OF MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT

B026-05 Oregon Road Bridge Emergency Repairs

NON-COLLUSIVE BID STATEMENT/AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned bidder, having been duly sworn, does hereby depose and says:

1. The bid has been arrived at by the bidder independently and has been submitted without collusion and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with any other vendor of materials, supplies, equipment, or services described in the Invitation to Bid.

2. The contents of the bid have not been communicated by the bidder or its employees or agents to any person not an employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on any bond furnished with the bid, and will not be communicated to any such person prior to the official opening of the bid.

3. The undersigned bidder is duly authorized to bind the business entity identified below.

The undersigned bidder further certifies, under oath, that this statement is executed for the purposes of inducing the City of Meriden to consider the bid and make an award in accordance therewith.

Signature of Bidder

Print Legal Name of Bidder

Relationship to Business Entity Below

Business Entity Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Email Address

STATE OF CONNECTICUT )

) ss:

COUNTY OF )

Duly sworn and subscribed to before me this __ day of _______, 2025.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

Commissioner of the Superior Court

BIDDER’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

This Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications is to be submitted by the bidder at the time of the bid opening. All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. If necessary, questions must be answered on attached sheets. The bidder may submit any additional information they desire. It is understood that when the City has executed an Agreement, to which these General Conditions are a part, it is, in part, done upon the reliance of the answers provided herein by the bidder or the agent of the bidder.

Firm Name

Address

Telephone Fax

Officers: President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Bank References:

Bond surety Company:

If a partnership, give names of partners. If a sole proprietorship, give name and title of a least one responsible employee.

Experience: The Bidder shall be qualified by experience to perform work of this nature and shall list five (5) examples of similar projects completed within the past five (5) years, with the names of responsible parties as references.

TELEPHONE NUMBER

PROJECT OWNER CONTACT NAME COST

1. Minority owned business? yes no

2. Years organized.

3. Is your company a corporation yes no

If yes where incorporated?

4. How many years have you been engaged in business under your present firm name?

5. Former Firm Name (if any)

6. List total number of Personnel

7. Is any principal of your firm an employee or public official of the City of Meriden, or an immediate family member of an employee or public official of the City of Meriden? (Definition of immediate family includes: an individual’s spouse, fiancé or fiancée; the parent, brother or sister of such individual or spouse; and the child of such individual or the spouse of such child.)

yes no

8. List Vehicles and Equipment that you will use to perform this work: (show age of vehicles and equipment, sizes, capacities, etc.

9. List the work to be performed by Subcontractors and summarize the dollar value of each subcontract.

10. List the name and address of the more important contracts recently completed by you, starting the approximate gross cost for each, and the month and year completed:

11. General character of work performed by you

12. Have you ever failed to complete any contract awarded to you? If so, where and why?

13. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so where and why?

14. Have you ever filed bankruptcy: Please explain:

15. Will you, upon request, furnish any information that may be required by the City of Meriden?

16. The undersigned hereby authorizes and request any person, firm or cooperation to furnish any information requested by the City of Meriden, in verification of the recitals comprising this Statement of

Bidder’s Qualifications.

Dated this day of , 20 day month year

Name of Bidder

Title

State of

County of being duly sworn deposes and says that they are

Name of title name of organization and that the answers to the forgoing question and all statement therein contained are true and correct

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20 month year

Notary Public signature

My commission expires

FORM OF SURETY GUARANTY

(Shall accompany proposal)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00, lawful money of the United States, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, paid the under said corporation, and for other valuable consideration the

(Name of Surety Company) .

a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of and licensed to do business in the State of certifies and agrees that if Contract is awarded to -

(Name of Bidder)

Corporation will execute the bond or bonds as required by the Contract Documents and will become surety in the full amount of the Contract price for the faithful performance of the Contract and for payment of all persons supplying labor or furnishing or furnishing materials in connection thencewith.

(Surety)

The language of this form shall generally be given on the official form normally provided by the Surety

Company complete with the usual proof of Authority of Officers of the Surety Company to execute said official form.

Should a bid be offered with a check as surety without said official form, such bid shall be rejected.

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned , (Name of Principal) As Principal, and , as Surety are firmly bound

(Name of Surety) Unto the CITY OF MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT hereinafter called the “OWNER”, in the penal sum of

DOLLARS, ($ ) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, WHEREAS, the said Principal has submitted the Accompanying bid dated , 20

For

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall not withdraw said Bid within the Period specified therein after the opening of the same, or if no period be specified, within thirty (30) days after the said opening and shall within the period specified therefore, or if no period be specified, within ten (10) days after the prescribed forms are presented to him for signature, enter into a written Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid, as accepted, and give bond with good and sufficient surety or sureties, as may be required for the faithful performance and proper fulfillment of such Contract; or in the event of the withdrawal of said Bid within the period specified, or the failure to enter into such Contract and give such bond within the time specified, if the Principal shall pay the Owner the difference between the amount specified in said Bid and the Amount for which the Owner may procure the required work or supplies or both, if the latter be in excess of the former, then the above obligation shall be voice and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals, this day of , 20 .

(Principal)

(Address) (Affix seal)

By:

Witness Signature

(Surety)

(Address) (Affix seal)

By:

Witness Signature

THIS IS A PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT

Covered by the

PREVAILING WAGE LAW

CT General Statutes Section 31-53

Section 31-55 of the CT State Statutes requires every contractor or subcontractor performing work for the state to post in a prominent place the prevailing wages as determined by the Labor Commissioner.

If you have QUESTIONS regarding your wages

CALL (860) 263-6790

Sec. 31-53b. Construction safety and health course. New miner training program.

Proof of completion required for mechanics, laborers and workers on public works projects. Enforcement. Regulations. Exceptions. (a) Each contract for a public works project entered into on or after July 1, 2009, by the state or any of its agents, or by any political subdivision of the state or any of its agents, described in subsection (g) of section

31-53, shall contain a provision requiring that each contractor furnish proof with the weekly certified payroll form for the first week each employee begins work on such project that any person…