BID 2026-21_Feb_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, for masonry and facade repairs at Stratford Town Hall located at 2725 Main Street. The project encompasses masonry repointing, gutter and leader cleaning with repairs and/or replacement, and select slate roof shingle replacements. Bidders must submit a base bid covering all documented project work and provide unit prices for two specific line items: repair costs for leaking gutter seams and replacement costs for slipped or missing slate shingles. The solicitation period runs from January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST through February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with a vendor question and answer period available through February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. All written inquiries must be submitted to Purchasing Agent Phillip Ryan at pryan@townofstratford.com; verbal communication and electronic bid submissions are not permitted. Bidders are required to visit the project site prior to submission to familiarize themselves with local conditions and contract documents. No specific award date or contract term has been indicated in the available materials.

Pricing and payment terms are Net 30 days upon approval by all relevant Town boards. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply if the total bid exceeds $100,000, requiring classified workers to receive minimum hourly rates ranging from $21.42 to $69.55 plus fringe benefits. All contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation at statutory limits, and maintain current certificates of insurance prior to work commencement. Employees performing manual labor must provide proof of completion of a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course within 30 days of contract award. The contractor must provide a one-year guarantee covering defective materials and workmanship, with all replacement costs borne by the contractor. The Town reserves the right to approve change orders up to $5,000 without Council approval if extraordinary conditions or unforeseen contingencies warrant expedited decisions. The estimated total contract value and any set-aside designations have not been specified in the solicitation documents.