BID 2026-31_Jul_13_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut for the replacement of Structure No. 06132, a culvert located at Surf Avenue and I-95 Exit Ramp #30, designated as project BID 2026-31. The project encompasses the complete replacement of the culvert structure, requiring qualified contractors to perform civil engineering and construction work including site preparation, material installation, and structural work in compliance with Connecticut Department of Transportation standards and applicable state and federal regulations governing transportation infrastructure projects. The solicitation opened on May 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period running from May 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT through June 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Bids are due on July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. All bids must be submitted in physical format, as electronic submissions are explicitly prohibited. Detailed technical requirements, drawings, and additional project information are contained in the supporting specification document titled "2026-31 Culvert Replacement - Structure No. 06132 - Surf Avenue.pdf." A bidders' conference sign-in sheet is included in the solicitation materials, indicating that a pre-bid meeting was held.

Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days upon review and approval by all relevant Town boards. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. All vendor inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent at pryan@townofstratford.com; verbal communication is not accepted. The solicitation has been subject to multiple addenda and postponements, as evidenced by Addendum 1 through Addendum 5 included in the documentation package, indicating project modifications or scheduling adjustments during the procurement process.