BID 2026-24_May_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut for structural concrete floor repair work at the Stratford Transfer Station. 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. The project requires phased work to maintain continuous transfer station operations throughout construction. The solicitation opened April 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT with a submission deadline of May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and written requests for information must be submitted by April 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. 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; electronic submissions are explicitly prohibited.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with payment terms of Net 30 days upon review and approval by all relevant Town boards. Bidders must include a $5,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and changes and submit a five percent bid bond with their proposals. The successful bidder must furnish both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the award amount within seven business days of contract notification, 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 all covered employees must provide proof of OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course completion. The anticipated total bid value exceeds $100,000, and there are no specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or current contractors identified in the available documentation. All requests for information must be submitted in writing to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent, at pryan@townofstratford.com; verbal communication and phone calls are not accepted.