Bid No. 27-01_Oct_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document for the Town of East Hartford, Connecticut, Department of Public Works regarding the Burnham Street/Sherwood Drive Road Improvement Project under ITB Bid No. 27-02. The project encompasses full-depth reconstruction of approximately 485 linear feet of Burnham Street east of Long Hill Street and 1,621 linear feet of Sherwood Drive, including bituminous concrete pavement in multiple lifts, processed aggregate base courses, granite and bituminous concrete curbing, concrete sidewalks, and comprehensive drainage improvements with reinforced concrete pipes and catch basins. The scope includes approximately 13 inches and 9 inches of roadway excavation (1,850 and 7,100 square yards respectively), processed aggregate base (1,900 and 7,250 square yards), and 1,640 tons of bituminous concrete pavement. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall. Sealed bids are due August 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with companies required to register as official plan holders by August 6, 2026. The contract requires substantial completion within 90 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and final completion within 120 calendar days.

This is a prevailing wage project subject to Connecticut General Statutes 31-53, with design standards following Connecticut Department of Transportation specifications. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for delays. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, and the awarded contractor must provide a 100% performance bond and 100% labor and materials bond. Non-resident contractors with contracts valued at $250,000 or more must be verified by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services or file a 5% surety bond. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Workers' Compensation (statutory), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Umbrella Liability ($5 million), and Pollution Liability ($1 million per claim / $2 million aggregate), with the Town named as additional insured on applicable policies. Questions should be directed to Michelle Enman, procurement officer, at 860-291-7271 or menman@easthartfordct.gov.