B026-42 Columbus Avenue Cul-de-Sac Bid Form Summary

This is a bid form for construction infrastructure improvements submitted to the City of Meriden, Connecticut. The project involves constructing a 48-foot radius cul-de-sac at the south end of Columbus Avenue and an 8-foot wide stone dust multi-use path connecting Columbus Avenue to Marina Court. Work includes 30 line items encompassing pavement removal (615 cubic yards of earth excavation), subgrade formation (1,700 square yards), full-depth bituminous concrete pavement installation (300 tons of asphalt in two classes), concrete curbing (435 linear feet), concrete sidewalk work (166 square feet total), a large block gravity retaining wall (lump sum), stormwater infrastructure including catch basins and drainage pipes (8-inch ductile iron pipe at 42 linear feet and 15-inch high-density polyethylene pipe at 68 linear feet), chain link fencing (60 linear feet), topsoil placement (780 square yards), turf establishment (780 square yards), and landscape plantings including eight Fraser Fir trees. The bid submission deadline was February 26, 2026, at 11:00 am, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held on February 12, 2026, at 10:00 am. Project commencement is anticipated for Spring 2026 with expedited completion to minimize resident disruption.

The bid form reflects a lump sum contract structure with liquidated damages of $2,200 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline. Bidders must comply with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements and submit certified payroll documentation. The City of Meriden has adopted a local preference ordinance requiring city-based businesses to submit pricing not more than 10 percent higher than the lowest bid for award eligibility. Bidders must obtain a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, followed by performance and labor/material payment bonds each at 100 percent of contract price. All bidders must complete the Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report addressing affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies. Insurance requirements include general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, umbrella coverage of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation at statutory limits. The procurement encourages set-asides for minority business enterprises and small contractors with gross revenues not exceeding $15 million. Monthly progress payments are calculated based on engineer certification with five percent retainage withheld until final completion.