Bid No. 27-01_Sep_17_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Town of East Hartford, Connecticut, Department of Public Works for the Burnham Street/Sherwood Drive Road Improvement Project (Bid No. 27-01). The project encompasses full-depth roadway reconstruction of approximately 485 linear feet of Burnham Street and 1,621 linear feet of Sherwood Drive, including bituminous concrete pavement, processed aggregate base courses, curbing, concrete sidewalks, and comprehensive drainage improvements. The scope includes approximately 1,850 and 7,100 square yards of roadway excavation, 1,900 and 7,250 square yards of processed aggregate base, 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. Companies must register as official plan holders by August 6, 2026 to be eligible to bid. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 90 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and final completion within 120 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays.

This is a prevailing wage project subject to Connecticut General Statutes 31-53, with design standards following Connecticut Department of Transportation specifications (Form 819, July 2025). Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond; 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. The geotechnical report recommends full-depth reconstruction with underdrains to address seasonally high groundwater and frost-susceptible soil conditions. Inquiries should be directed to Michelle Enman, procurement officer, at 860-291-7271 or menman@easthartfordct.gov.