BRIDGEPORT_WEST_PHASE1_BID_DOCUMENTS_07302025.pdf

The document is a bid solicitation for the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) for the West Side Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements, Phase 1 - Site Preparation project (WPB016269). The procurement seeks construction services for comprehensive site preparation work, with electronic bid submissions due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, through the city's OpenGov Procurement portal. The project involves debris removal, clearing and grubbing, excavation, off-site disposal of contaminated soil, constructing a CTDOT barrier wall, installing and repairing chain link fencing, creating a temporary site access drive, utility pole relocation, site grading, landscaping, and drainage work. The project covers areas including Bostwick Avenue, Bird Street, Morris Street, Yacht Street, and Shell Street, near Cedar Creek and Burr Creek waterways.

The project requires bidders to be prequalified through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in the Sitework classification, with substantial subcontractors exceeding $1,000,000 also requiring prequalification. It is partially funded by the State of Connecticut Clean Water Fund and subject to both state prevailing wages and federal Davis-Bacon wage requirements. The procurement includes set-aside requirements of 8.0% total participation for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), with a minimum of 3.0% MBE and 5.0% WBE. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond for bids of $50,000 or more, with successful bidders providing 100% performance and payment bonds. Contract documents are available for $175.00 from Joseph Merritt & Company or can be downloaded free from the city's procurement portal after registration. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project represents a significant investment in municipal infrastructure improvement for the Bridgeport area.