BID 2026-24_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document for the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, seeking sealed bids for structural concrete floor repair work at the Stratford Transfer Station located at 108 Watson Boulevard. The scope of work includes removing portions of the existing concrete slab within the repair area to a specified depth and installing a new reinforced topping slab, with an optional Alternate #1 to encase three steel columns in concrete. A critical project requirement is that the transfer station remain open and fully operational during construction, necessitating phased work to accommodate ongoing operations. The solicitation opened on April 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT and closes on May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Written requests for information must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with responses posted as addenda by Monday, May 4, 2026. Construction is scheduled to commence June 1, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for June 30, 2026, and final closeout by July 31, 2026. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "BID #2026-24" to the Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615; electronic submissions are prohibited.

Bidders must include a $5,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and changes in their base bid and submit a five percent bid bond with their proposals. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the award amount within seven business days of contract notification. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon review and approval by all relevant Town boards, with five percent retainage held for 45 days after final payment. All workers must comply with Connecticut prevailing wage rates as of March 31, 2026, with annual adjustments effective July 1st, and proof of OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course completion is required for all covered employees. The anticipated total bid value exceeds $100,000, triggering Connecticut prevailing wage requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, and the Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept any proposal deemed in the Town's best interest. No specific set-aside designations are noted, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation.