B026-07_261_Cook_Ave_Demo.pdf

City of Meriden, Connecticut

Purchasing Department

Invitation to Bid

B026-07

261 Cook Avenue Demolition and Disposal of Debris

Bids Due: August 5, 2025 @ 11:00 AM

Purchasing Department

142 East Main St. Room 210

Meriden, CT 06450

LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

The City of Meriden is accepting sealed bids for:

B026-07 261 Cook Avenue Demolition and Disposal of Debris

The City of Meriden seeks the services of a qualified certified contractor with a Class A Demolition License to demolish the building at 261 Cook Avenue and dispose of all debris. 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).

A Site Meeting will take place July 24, 2025 @ 1:30 PM at 261 Cook Avenue.

Bids may be received up to but not later than 11:00 AM local, Eastern Standard Time on August 5, 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.

Bid bond for Ten Percent (10%) of the contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the City of Meriden, will be required of the lowest responsible bidder.

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 and managed three similar projects in the past five years. The firm must meet all municipal, state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices. If it is determined 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 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 16, 2025

CITY OF MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

B026-07 261 Cook Avenue Demolition and Disposal of Debris

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 5, 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 Facilities 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 determined 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.

CITY OF MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT

B026-07 261 Cook Avenue Demolition and Disposal of Debris

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 day 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 undersaid 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

(Address) (Affix seal)

By:

Witness Signature

PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

The Contractor shall, within ten (10) days from the date of the Notice of Award, furnish the City of Meriden with a PERFORMANCE BOND and a LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND, both in the amount of 100% of the amount bid, conditioned upon the performance of the Contractor on all undertaking, covenants, terms, and conditions and agreements of the contract. The bond shall be in the form of the specimen bonds annexed hereto, such bonds shall be executed by the contractor and a corporate bonding company licensed, authorized, and admitted to transact such business in the State of Connecticut and named on the current list of “Surety Companies acceptable on Federal Bonds”, as published in the “Treasury Department” listed for an amount equal to the amount of the reinsurance. Written evidence of how any excess suretyship has been placed by the surety signing the bonds shall accompany the bonds. The expense of the bonds shall be borne by the Contractor. If at anytime a surety on any such bond is declared bankrupt or loses its right to do business in the State of Connecticut, or is removed from the list of Surety Companies acceptable on Federal Bonds, or for any other justifiable cause, the Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after notice from the City of Meriden to do so. substitute an acceptable bond(s) in such form and sum and signed by such other surety or sureties as may be paid by the Contractor. No payments shall be deemed due nor shall be made until the new surety or sureties have furnished an acceptable bond to the City.

If the Contractor is a partnership, the bonds shall be signed by each of the individuals who are partners; if a corporation, the bonds shall be signed in the correct corporation name by a duly authorized office, agent, or attorney-in-fact. There should be executed an appropriate number of counterparts of the bond corresponding to the number of counterparts of the contract. Each executed bond shall be accompanied by 1) appropriate acknowledgements of the respective parties; 2) appropriate duly certified copy of Power of Attorney or other certificate of authority where bond is executed by agent, officer, or other representative of Contractor or surety; 3) a duly certified extract from by-laws or resolutions or surety under which Power of Attorney or other certificates of authority of its agent, officer, or representative was issued.

The Contractor hereby agrees and understands that a Notice of Award is expressly conditional upon the receipt of these bonds and a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Meriden (and others as appropriate) as ADDITIONAL INSURED. If said documents are not received by the City of Meriden within ten (10) days from the date of Notice of Award, the City of Meriden reserves the right to withdraw its conditional acceptance of the bid and cancel the Notice of Award.

PERFORMANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that (here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor) as Principal herinafter called contractor and (here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety

As Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto (here insert full name and address or legal title of Owner)

As Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, in the amount of

Dollars $___________________________ for the payment whereof Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS,

Contractor has by written agreement dated 20 , entered into a contract with Owner for (here insert full name, address and description of project)

In accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by (here insert full name and address or legal title of Engineer/Architect)

Which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract.

PERFORMANCE BOND

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Contractor, shall promptly and faithfully perform said Contract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

The Surety hereby waives, notice of any alteration or defaults, under the contract or contracts of completion extension of time made by the Owner. arranged under this paragraph sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the contract price;

Whenever Contractor shall be, and declared by Owner but not exceeding, including other costs and damages to be in default under the Contract, the Owner having for which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount performed Owner’s obligations thereunder, the surety set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term “balance may promptly remedy the default, or shall promptly of the contract price,” as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total amount payable by Owner to Contractor

1) Complete the Contract in accordance with its terms under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less and conditions, or the amount properly paid by Owner to Contractor.

2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Contract in Any suit under this bond must be instituted before accordance with its terms and conditions, and upon de- the expiration of two (2) years from the date on which termination by Surety of the lowest responsible bidder, final payment under the Contract falls due.

or, if the Owner elects, upon determination by the Owner and the Surety jointly of the lowest responsible No right of action shall accrue on this bond to or for bidder, arrange for a contract between such bidder and the use of any person or corporation other than the Owner, and make available as Work progresses (even Owner named herein or the heirs, executors, adminis-though there should be a default of a succession of trators or successors of the Owner.

Signed and sealed this day of 20

(Witness)

(Title)

(Witness)

LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that (here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor) as Principal, herinafter called Principal, and (here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety

As Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto (here insert full name and address or legal title of Owner)

As Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, for the use and benefit of claimants as hereinbelow defined, in the amount of Dollars $___________________________

For the payment whereof Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS,

Principal has by written agreement dated 20 , entered into a contract with Owner for (here insert full name, address and description of project)

In accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by

(here insert full name and address or legal title of Engineer/Architect) which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract.

LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Principal shall promptly make payment to all claimants as hereinafter defined, for all labor and material used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect, subject, however, to the following conditions:

1. A claimant is defined as one having a direct con- accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party tract with the Principal or with a Subcontractor of the to whom the materials were furnished, or for whom Principal for labor, material, or both, used or reasonably the work or labor was done or performed. Such notice required for use in the performance of the Contract, shall be served by mailing the same by registered mail labor and material being construed to include that part of or certified mail, postage prepaid, in an envelop ad-water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone dressed to the Principal Owner or Surety, at any place service or rental of equipment directly applicable to the where an office is regularly maintained for the trans- Contract. action of business, or served in any manner in which legal process may be served in the state in which the

2. The above named Principal and Surety hereby aforesaid project is located, save that such service need jointly and severally agree with the Owner that every not be made by a public officer.

claimant as herein defined, who has not been paid in full before the expiration of a period of ninety (90) b) After the expiration of one (1) year following the days after the date on which the last of such claimant’s date on which Principal ceased Work on said Contract, work or labor was done or performed or materials were it being understood, however, that if any limitation em-furnished by such claimant, may sue on this bond for bodied in this bond is prohibited by any law controlling the use of such claimant, prosecute the suit to final the construction hereof such limitation shall be deemed judgment for such sum or sums as may be justly due to be amended so as to be equal to the minimum period claimant, and have execution thereon. The Owner shall of limitation permitted by such law.

not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any such suit. c) Other than in a state court of competent jurisdiction in and for the county or other political subdivision of

3. No suit or action shall be commenced hereunder the state in which the Project or any part thereof, is by any claimant: situated, or in the United States District Court for the district in which the Project, or any part thereof is sit-

a) Unless claimant, other than one having a direct uated, and not elsewhere.

contact with the Principal, shall have given written notice to any two of the following: the Principal, the 4. The amount of this bond shall be reduced by and Owner, or the Surety above named, within ninety (90) to the extent of any payment or payments made in good days after such claimant did or performed the last of faith hereunder, inclusive of the payment by Surety of the work or labor, or furnished the last of the materials mechanics’ liens which may be filed of record against for which said claim is made, stating with substantial said improvement, whether or not claim for the amount of such lien be presented under and against this bond.

Signed and sealed this day of 20

(Witness)

(Witness)

Scope Description & Specifications

General Notes:

1. Demolition to be completed in compliance with all State and Local regulations.

2. All material shall be removed from the site and disposed of properly.

3. Hazardous building materials will be handled in accordance with the attached specifications.

4. All utilities will be disconnected prior to obtaining demolition permit from the Building Department.

5. Basement foundation walls will be cut off a minimum of 2-feet below grade. Basement floor slab will be crushed to allow water to drain through, but can remain in place.

6. Site driveway and concrete pad behind the house to remain. Sidewalks on site to be removed.

7. Basement will be backfilled with clean fill. Topsoil and seed the disturbed areas of the site at the completion of the demolition.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS/REPORT

Limited Hazardous Building Materials Inspection

Inspection Date: May 28-30, 2025

261 Cook Avenue Meriden, Connecticut

City of Meriden Meriden, Connecticut

June 11, 2025; Revised June 12, 2025

June 11, 2025; Revised June 12, 2025

Mr. Brian Ennis, P.E.

City Engineer

City of Meriden 142 East Main Street Meriden, CT 06450

Re: Limited Hazardous Building Materials Inspection

261 Cook Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut

Fuss & O’Neill Project No. 20170932.C89

Dear Mr. Ennis:

Enclosed is the report for the limited hazardous building materials inspection conducted in response to the proposed demolition at 261 Cook Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut (the “Site”). The work was conducted for the City of Meriden (the “Client”).

The services were performed on May 28-30, 2025 by Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. licensed inspectors and included a comprehensive asbestos-containing material (ACM) inspection, lead-based paint (LBP) determination, and visual inspection for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in source building materials. The information summarized in this report is for the above-mentioned materials only. The work was performed in accordance with our written proposal dated May 9, 2025.

If you should have any questions regarding the contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at

(860) 783-4662. Thank you for this opportunity to have served your environmental needs.

Sincerely, Carlos Texidor Associate

CT/kr

Enclosure

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Table of Contents

Limited Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report 261 Cook Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut City of Meriden

1 Introduction

1.1 Building and Mechanical System Description

2 Asbestos Inspection

2.1 Methodology

2.2 Results

2.3 Discussion

2.4 Conclusions and Recommendations

3 Lead-Based Paint Determination

3.1 Methodology

3.2 XRF Determination Results

3.3 Discussion

3.4 Conclusion and Recommendations

4 Lead Waste Characterization

4.1 Sample Collection Methodology

4.2 Results

4.3 Conclusion

5 Waste Characterization for Ash

5.1 Sampling

5.2 Results

5.3 Conclusion

6 Presumed PCB-Containing Source Building Materials Inspection

6.1 Methodology

6.2 Observations

6.3 Conclusions and Recommendations

Tables End of Report

1. Summary of Suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials

2. Summary of Identified Asbestos-Containing Materials and Materials Containing <1% Asbestos Inventory

3. Inventory of Presumed PCB-containing Source Building Materials

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Appendices End of Report

A LIMITATIONS

B INSPECTOR LICENSES AND ACCREDITATIONS

C ASBESTOS LABORATORY REPORT AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM

D SAMPLE LOCATION DIAGRAMS AND SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

E XRF LEAD DETERMINATION FIELD DATA SHEETS

F WASTE CHARACTERIZATION LABORATORY REPORT AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM

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1 Introduction

On May 28-30, 2025, Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. (Fuss & O’Neill) representatives Stacy Vanderveer and Craig Cyr performed a hazardous building materials inspection for the proposed demolition at 261 Cook Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut (the “Site”). The work was conducted for the City of Meriden (the “Client”) in accordance with our written scope of services dated May 9, 2025, and is subject to the limitations included in Appendix A.

The inspection included the following: asbestos-containing material (ACM) inspection, lead-based paint (LBP) determination, and inventory of Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) source materials

This hazardous building materials inspection was performed in response to the proposed demolition activities and included the entire building, including exterior and roof.

This inspection was not limited to non-invasive and discrete sampling techniques. Specific areas that were not inspected include the following: within mechanical equipment and spaces beneath floor slabs.

We have excluded collection and analysis of building materials for PCBs. Sampling for PCBs is presently not mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); however, significant liability risk for disposing of PCB-containing wastes exists. Recent knowledge of PCBs within these matrices has become more prevalent, especially with remediation contractors, waste haulers, and disposal facilities. Many property Owners have become subject to large changes in schedule, scope, and costs as a result of failure to identify this possible contaminant prior to renovation or demolition.

1.1 Building and Mechanical System Description

The building structure includes three stories with a full basement and was reportedly constructed in 1905. The building contains approximately 4,470 square feet (SF) of total floor area. According to City of Meriden records, renovations to the building have been conducted at various times. The building is heated by two separate oil-fired hot water boiler systems.

2 Asbestos Inspection

A property Owner must ensure that a thorough ACM inspection is performed prior to possible disturbance of suspect ACM during renovation or demolition activities. This is a requirement of the EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulation located at Title 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M.

On May 28, 2025, Ms. Stacy Vanderveer and Mr. Craig Cyr of Fuss & O’Neill conducted the inspection. Mr. Cyr conducted supplemental sampling on May 30, 2025. Ms. Vanderveer and Mr. Cyr are both State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) licensed Asbestos Inspectors. Refer to Appendix B for the Asbestos

Inspector licenses and accreditations.

2.1 Methodology

The inspection was conducted by visually inspecting for suspect ACM and touching each of the suspect materials.

The suspect materials were categorized into three EPA NESHAP groups: friable and non-friable Category I and Category II type ACM.

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A Friable Material is defined as material that contains greater than 1 percent (> 1%) asbestos that when dry can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

A Category I Non-Friable Material refers to material that contains > 1% asbestos (i.e., packings, gaskets, resilient floor coverings, and asphalt roofing products) that when dry cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

A Category II Non-Friable Material refers to any non-friable material excluding Category I materials that contain > 1% asbestos that when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

The suspect ACM were also categorized into their applications including Thermal System Insulation (TSI), Surfacing ACM (S), and Miscellaneous ACM (M). TSI includes those materials used to prevent heat loss/gain or water condensation on mechanical systems. Examples of TSI are pipe insulation, boiler insulation, duct insulation, and mudded pipe fitting insulations. Surfacing ACM includes those ACM that are applied by spray, trowel, or otherwise applied to an existing surface. Surfacing ACM is commonly used for fireproofing, decorative, and acoustical applications. Miscellaneous materials include those ACM not listed as thermal or surfacing, such as linoleum, vinyl asbestos flooring, ceiling tiles, caulking compounds, glues, construction adhesives, etc.

The EPA recommends collecting suspect ACM samples in a manner sufficient to determine asbestos content and to segregate each suspect type of homogeneous (similar in color, texture, and date of application) materials. The EPA NESHAP regulation does not specifically identify a minimum number of samples to be collected for each homogeneous material, but the NESHAP regulation does recommend the use of sampling protocols included in Title 40 CFR, Part 763, Subpart E: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).

The EPA AHERA regulation requires a specific number of samples be collected based on the type of material and quantity present. This regulation includes the following protocol:

1. Surfacing Materials (S) (i.e., plasters, spray-applied fireproofing, etc.) must be collected in a randomly distributed manner representing each homogeneous area based on the overall quantity represented by the sampling as follows:

a. Three (3) samples collected from each homogeneous area that is less than or equal to 1,000 square feet.

b. Five (5) samples collected from each homogeneous area that is greater than 1,000 square feet but less than or equal to 5,000 square feet.

c. Seven (7) samples collected from each homogeneous area that is greater than 5,000 square feet.

2. Thermal System Insulation (TSI) (i.e., pipe insulations, tank insulations, etc.) must be collected in a randomly distributed manner representing each homogeneous area. Three (3) samples must be collected from each material. Also, a minimum of one (1) sample of any patching materials applied to TSI presuming the patched area is less than 6 linear or square feet should be collected.

3. Miscellaneous materials (M) (i.e., floor tile, gaskets, construction mastics, etc.) should have a minimum of two (2) samples collected for each type of homogeneous material. Sample collection was conducted in a manner sufficient to determine asbestos content of the homogeneous material as determined by the inspector.

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The inspectors collected samples of those suspect ACM anticipated to be disturbed by the proposed demolition activities and prepared a proper chain of custody form for transmission of the samples to Scientific Analytical

Institute (SAI) for analysis. SAI is a State of Connecticut-licensed and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)-accredited asbestos laboratory. The sample locations, material type, sample identification, and asbestos content are identified by bulk sample analysis in Table 1 attached hereto. Suspect ACM not listed in the table that may be identified later at the Site, should be assumed to be ACM until sample collection and analysis indicate otherwise. Initial asbestos sample analysis was conducted using the EPA Interim Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials (EPA/600/R-93/116) via Polarized Light Microscopy with Dispersion Staining

(PLM/DS).

If samples of suspect materials could not be collected or were inaccessible but observed elsewhere, these materials were assumed to contain asbestos and the inspectors approximated quantities. The exterior and roof were not included in the scope of work for this comprehensive inspection. Also, intrusive or destructive investigative techniques were performed at the Site to access and observe concealed areas that may have had suspect ACM that were hidden or obstructed from normal view. Hard enclosures or obstructed areas typically include, but are not limited to, the following:

Wall cavities;

Pipe chases;

Spaces above fixed ceilings;

Areas behind equipment (including freezers and refrigeration units);

Vapor/moisture barrier under floors.

Subsurface investigations including, but not limited to, concrete foundations were not performed. Also, Fuss & O’Neill did not conduct subsurface investigations to identify suspect cementitious pipe throughout the Site.

2.2 Results

Utilizing the EPA protocol and criteria, the following materials were determined to contain asbestos:

9”x9” floor tile (under sheet flooring)

The following materials were identified as containing asbestos at less than one percent (< 1%):

Gray interior caulking compound on storm windows Black mastic associated with green 9” x 9” floor tiles

White/gray original window glazing compound

Refer to Table 1 for a complete list of ACM and non-ACM sampled as part of this comprehensive inspection.

Refer to Table 2 attached hereto for the identified ACM inventory. Refer to Appendix C for the asbestos laboratory report and chain of custody forms. Refer to Appendix D for the Sample Location Diagrams and Site photographs.

2.3 Discussion

The EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) define a material that contains greater than one percent (> 1%) asbestos, utilizing PLM/DS, as being an ACM. The CTDPH defines any material that

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Suspect ACM not identified during this inspection should be presumed to contain asbestos until sample collection and laboratory analysis indicate otherwise.

Additionally, the EPA has suggested that materials that are non-friable organically bound (NOB) materials (e.g., asphaltic-based materials, adhesives, etc.) are recommended for further confirmatory analysis utilizing

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). None of the collected samples were recommended to be analyzed by

TEM.

2.4 Conclusions and Recommendations

Based on visual observations, sample collection, and laboratory analysis, asbestos has been identified in some of the materials sampled at the Site.

Prior to disturbance, ACM that would likely be impacted by the proposed demolition activities must first be abated by a state-licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor. This is a requirement of CTDPH and EPA NESHAP regulations governing asbestos abatement.

Due to the inability to effectively separate some types of multi-layered ACM (e.g., floor tiles and mastics, etc.)

from non-ACM, these materials are considered asbestos-contaminated and must be managed as ACM for the purposes of removal and disposal.

Fuss & O’Neill recommends that a comprehensive scope of work and technical specifications be developed as part of demolition plans for the Site.

Suspect materials encountered during demolition that are not identified in this report as being non-ACM should be presumed to be ACM until sample collection and laboratory analysis indicate otherwise. Prior to renovation/demolition that may disturb hidden/inaccessible areas, we recommend conducting a supplemental asbestos inspection of these areas and spaces: below the slab.

Fuss & O’Neill recommends that if any ACM are to remain in the building following renovation/demolition activities, the materials should be managed in-place under a written Operations and Maintenance Program in accordance with OSHA regulations.

This report is not intended to be utilized as a bidding document or as a project specification document. The report is designed to aid the Client in locating identified ACM.

3 Lead-Based Paint Determination

On May 28, 2025, Ms. Stacy Vanderveer of Fuss & O’Neill performed a lead-based paint (LBP) determination associated with coated building components at the Site that may be disturbed during demolition activities. An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer was used to perform the LBP determination. The determination was conducted in accordance with generally accepted industry standards for non-residential buildings.

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