Bid 2957_Apr_27_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut for Bid #2957, the Small Business Facade Improvement Grant Program. The procurement encompasses exterior site improvements and facade enhancements at 2600 State Street, Hamden, Connecticut 06517, including asphalt parking lot replacement and expansion (approximately 16,700 square feet at 3-inch compacted thickness), concrete curb installation (approximately 180 linear feet), and gravel driveway installation (3,600 square feet of Tilcon gray gravel). The bidding period runs from April 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT through May 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, with the deadline for submitting questions at 12:00 PM on April 28, 2026. Sealed bids consisting of one original, three copies, and one electronic copy on a USB Flash Drive must be submitted to the Finance Office Purchasing lock box by 11:00 AM on May 5, 2026. Bidders must provide a completion timeline in calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed for failure to meet the specified schedule.

All bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount and comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the Connecticut Department of Labor, non-discrimination and affirmative action provisions, and comprehensive insurance requirements including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Business Automobile Liability. If the project is funded in whole or in part by State of Connecticut funds, Public Act 15-5 requirements apply, including a 25% set-aside for small contractors and 6.25% for minority business enterprises for contracts exceeding $50,000. Prequalification may be required if the project exceeds $500,000 and is funded with state funds. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to a bidder other than the lowest price if in the Town's best interest, and split awards among multiple bidders. Bid documents and specifications are available for download at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard, and all inquiries should be directed to the Town of Hamden Purchasing Department at 203-287-7110 or purchasing@hamden.com.