Demolition of 51 Main St_8-18-26_FINAL.pdf

Town of Durham

Office of the First Selectman P.O Box 428

Durham, CT 06422

Invitation to Bid

Demolition of Structure 51 Main Street, Durham

Bid Due Date Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Brendan Rea, First Selectman

Robert Chadd, Selectman

Tom Hennick, Selectman

TOWN OF DURHAM

INVITATION TO BID

Demolition of Structure

51 Main Street, Durham, CT

Bid Issued: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Non-Mandatory Bid Walk Thru: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Request for Information: No later than Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Bid Proposals Due: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

1. Invitation to Bid (Legal Notice)

2. General Conditions & Instructions to Bidders

3. General Specifications

4. Signature and Authority Affidavit Form (submit with bid)

5. Affirmative Action Affidavit (submit with bid)

6. Bid Proposal Form (submit with bid)

7. Form of Contract

REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate of Insurance and W9 x Yes, upon bid award

• Vendor References x Yes, submit w/bid

• Bid Bond/Cashier’s Check (10%) x Yes, submit w/contract

• Payment and Performance Bond (100%) x Yes, submit w/contract

• Required Statements Above x Yes, submit w/bid

Town of Durham Legal Notice

Invitation to Bid

The Town of Durham, Connecticut (the “Town”) is soliciting sealed bids/proposals from qualified and properly licensed contractors for the complete demolition and removal of the existing structure located at 51 Main Street, Durham, Connecticut, including the demolition of the existing wood-framed structure and concrete foundation, removal and disposal of demolition debris, collapse of the foundation into the existing cellar hole, proper backfilling and compaction, and final site cleanup.

All Bids must be in a sealed envelope and shall be clearly marked with “Demolition of Structure, 51 Main Street, Durham”. Sealed bids will be accepted in the First Selectman’s Office, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Faxed or emailed Bids will not be accepted.

Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from the address above, at www.townofdurhamct.org or https://portal.ct/gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard by calling (860) 349-3625.

Bidders must comply with all the provisions listed in the proposal.

Brendan Rea, First Selectman August 18, 2026 http://www.townofdurhamct.org/ https://portal.ct/gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard

Introduction of Invitation to Bid:

The Town of Durham, Connecticut (the “Town”) is soliciting sealed bids/proposals from qualified and properly licensed contractors for the complete demolition and removal of the existing structure located at 51 Main Street, Durham, Connecticut, including the demolition of the existing wood-framed structure and concrete foundation, removal and disposal of demolition debris, collapse of the foundation into the existing cellar hole, proper backfilling and compaction, and final site cleanup.

The successful bidder shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, permits, disposal services, and other resources necessary to complete the work in accordance with the specifications contained herein and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and requirements.

Submission Instructions The timeline listed below is the Town’s estimation of time required to complete the bid process. All efforts shall be made to abide by this schedule, but the Town maintains the right to change this schedule dependent upon evolving circumstances.

Bid Issued: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Non-Mandatory Bid Walk Thru: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., at 51 Main Street Request for Information: No later than Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Bid Proposals Due: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

Non-Mandatory Bid Walk Thru:

There will be a non-mandatory bid walk through on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., at 51 Main Street. Parking is available in the rear lot behind the Durham Volunteer Fire Department (41 Main Street).

Bid Closing Date and Time:

One (1) original, and (1) copy of your completed and signed proposal, in the exact order and manner required, must be received at the Durham Town Hall, Office of the First Selectman, in a sealed envelope marked “Demolition of Structure, 51 Main Street, Durham, CT ” on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. Proposals received after specified date and time will not be accepted. Vendors are responsible for prompt delivery of their proposals.

Submit your proposal package either by mailing or hand delivering to: Town of Durham, Office of the First Selectman, 30 Town House Road, PO Box 428, Durham, CT 06422.

Additional Information:

All requests for additional information and/or questions should be directed, in writing, to Matthew Meeker at mmeeker@townofdurhamct.org or no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

mailto:mmeeker@townofdurhamct.org

PROJECT LOCATION

51 Main Street Durham, Connecticut

The property will be available for inspection by prospective bidders prior to submission of bids. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site and familiarize themselves with the existing conditions, access, structure, foundation, cellar hole, and surrounding property prior to submitting a bid.

SCOPE OF WORK

The successful contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, disposal, and supervision necessary to complete the following work:

A. Contractor Qualifications, Licensing and Insurance

1. Provide the Town of Durham with copies of all applicable contractor licenses and registrations prior to commencement of work.

2. Provide certificates of insurance meeting the Town's requirements, including applicable general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and other required coverage.

3. Maintain all required licenses, permits, and insurance throughout the duration of the project.

4. Comply with all applicable OSHA requirements and federal, state, and local regulations governing demolition, environmental protection, worker safety, and disposal of materials.

B. Site Containment and Fencing

1. Install an 8-foot-high chain-link construction fence around the structure prior to beginning demolition.

2. Approximately 220 linear feet of fencing is anticipated for site containment.

3. The contractor shall maintain the fencing and site containment measures throughout demolition and debris removal.

4. The contractor shall secure the work area against unauthorized entry.

C. Mobilization and Demolition

1. Mobilize all appropriate heavy equipment necessary to safely and efficiently complete the demolition.

2. Demolish the entire existing wood-framed structure and associated components.

3. Demolish the structure downward into the existing foundation footprint to maximize containment of debris.

4. Demolish and collapse the existing concrete foundation walls inward into the cellar hole.

5. Demolition operations shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the potential for debris, dust, and materials to leave the project site.

6. The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to protect adjacent properties, public areas, utilities, roads, sidewalks, and other improvements.

7. Removal of (3) existing wooden poles in rear parking lot. Back fill area as needed. Remove and dispose material.

D. Dust Control

1. Provide adequate water-based dust suppression throughout demolition and debris handling operations.

2. Dust control shall be maintained as necessary to minimize airborne dust and prevent migration of dust beyond the project limits.

3. The contractor shall provide all equipment, water, labor, and other resources necessary for dust control.

E. Demolition Debris and Disposal

1. Load all demolition materials into appropriately approved dumpsters, containers, trailers, or other suitable transportation vehicles.

2. Transport all demolition materials to an approved disposal or processing facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for all transportation and disposal costs unless otherwise specifically stated in the bid documents.

4. Based upon the results of the environmental testing and lead survey provided by the Town, demolition materials may be required to be handled and disposed of as potentially contaminated material.

5. All containers, vehicles, and disposal facilities used for such materials shall meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

6. The contractor shall provide disposal documentation, manifests, receipts, or other records reasonably requested by the Town demonstrating proper disposal of materials.

F. Cellar Hole and Foundation

1. Upon completion of structural demolition, the cellar hole shall be cleared of all demolition debris other than concrete, stone, or approved clean fill.

2. Foundation walls shall be collapsed inward into the existing cellar hole.

3. Concrete and other approved foundation materials may remain within the cellar hole as directed by the project specifications and applicable regulations.

4. The contractor shall ensure that no prohibited demolition debris remains in the cellar hole.

G. Backfilling and Compaction

1. The remaining cellar hole shall be backfilled with approved clean fill.

2. Fill shall be placed in a manner that prevents voids and provides a stable finished surface.

3. Backfill shall be adequately compacted in lifts as appropriate for the material and site conditions.

4. The completed area shall be brought to approximately existing grade and left level and stable.

5. All fill material shall comply with applicable state and local environmental requirements.

H. Septic Tank

1. The existing septic tank shall be properly abandoned in accordance with applicable Connecticut requirements.

2. The septic tank shall be crushed, collapsed, or otherwise rendered unusable and shall be properly filled with approved material.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the septic tank is abandoned in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations.

4. Documentation of proper septic tank abandonment shall be provided to the Town upon request.

I. Air Quality Monitoring

1. The contractor shall provide a qualified air quality testing hygienist/environmental professional during demolition activities.

2. Air monitoring shall be conducted as necessary to evaluate conditions during demolition and ensure appropriate control measures are being implemented.

3. The contractor shall provide the Town with a written air quality monitoring report upon completion of the demolition work.

4. The report shall identify the monitoring performed, applicable results, and any recommendations or observations relevant to the demolition activities.

J. Final Site Cleanup

1. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove all remaining demolition debris, equipment, temporary fencing, containers, and other materials associated with the work.

2. The entire site shall be left clean and free of visible demolition debris.

3. The finished area shall be reasonably level, stable, and free of hazardous or unsuitable materials.

4. Any damage caused by the contractor's operations to adjacent areas, roads, sidewalks, fencing, landscaping, or other property shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Town.

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND LEAD SURVEY

The Town of Durham will conduct environmental testing and a lead survey prior to commencement of demolition.

The Town will provide prospective bidders with the completed environmental testing and lead survey report for review prior to submission of bids.

Bidders shall carefully review the environmental documentation and shall include all anticipated costs associated with the handling, containment, transportation, and disposal of materials identified in the reports.

The contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements relating to hazardous, contaminated, lead-containing, or otherwise regulated materials identified through the Town's testing.

No contractor shall begin demolition until the Town has authorized the commencement of work and all required pre-demolition requirements have been satisfied.

UTILITY DISCONNECTIONS

The Town of Durham shall be responsible for arranging disconnection of the following utilities prior to demolition:

• Electrical service;

• Gas and/or oil service; and

• Well service.

The contractor shall coordinate with the Town regarding utility status prior to beginning demolition.

The contractor shall not disturb, disconnect, or alter utilities unless specifically authorized by the Town.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful bidder shall be responsible for:

• All labor and supervision;

• All demolition and construction equipment;

• Site fencing and containment;

• Dust suppression;

• Loading and transportation of demolition materials;

• Disposal and associated fees;

• Required environmental handling and disposal procedures;

• Air quality monitoring and written reporting;

• Septic tank abandonment;

• Backfill and compaction;

• Site cleanup;

• Protection of adjacent property and public areas;

• Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and safety requirements; and

• Obtaining any permits or approvals that are the responsibility of the contractor.

The contractor shall provide competent supervision at the site whenever work is being performed.

SITE SAFETY

The contractor shall be solely responsible for maintaining safe working conditions within the project area and shall comply with all applicable OSHA standards and other safety requirements.

The contractor shall secure the site and restrict access to authorized personnel during demolition operations.

All demolition activities shall be performed using appropriate equipment, procedures, and safety measures for the conditions encountered at the site.

PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY

The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent damage to adjacent properties, structures, utilities, roads, sidewalks, landscaping, and other improvements.

Any damage resulting from the contractor's operations shall be repaired or restored at the contractor's expense to the satisfaction of the Town.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bidder must have all necessary federal and state licenses, as well as intellectual property rights, to authorize it to do business in Connecticut, and fully perform its contract with the Town.

2. Contractor's legal business name, address, telephone number, and email address;

3. Applicable contractor license information;

4. Estimated project schedule and anticipated duration;

5. Description of relevant demolition experience;

6. Names and contact information for at least three recent references for similar work;

7. Identification of the proposed disposal facility or facilities, if known;

8. Confirmation that the bidder has reviewed the project site and available environmental documentation;

9. Identification of any exceptions to the specifications.

10. Envelope(s) must be plainly marked BID “Demolition of Structure, 51 Main Street, Durham, CT”.

11. Lump-sum project price;

12. Bids must be submitted on the bid sheet.

13. Proof, satisfactory to the Town, of all certifications, licenses and insurances shall be submitted with the bid.

14. Bidders are responsible for satisfying themselves as to the nature and extent of the work, existing site conditions, access, structure, foundation, cellar hole, and other conditions that may affect the cost or performance of the project.

Failure to inspect the site shall not constitute grounds for additional compensation due to conditions that could reasonably have been observed during a site inspection.

15. The successful contractor shall coordinate the project schedule with the Town of Durham.

All demolition, removal, disposal, backfilling, compaction, and cleanup shall be completed within the agreed-upon project schedule. Any proposed change to the approved schedule shall be communicated to the Town promptly.

16. Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms established by the Town and the executed contract.

The Town may require satisfactory completion of the work, submission of required documentation, disposal records, air quality report, and final site inspection prior to release of final payment.

17. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and requirements, including those governing demolition, environmental protection, hazardous or contaminated materials, lead, worker safety, transportation, disposal, and septic system abandonment.

Where a conflict exists between these specifications and applicable law or regulation, the more stringent requirement shall apply unless otherwise directed by the Town.

18. Conditional bids are subject to rejection in whole or in part. A conditional bid is defined as one which limits or modifies any of the terms and conditions and/or specifications of the Invitation to Bid.

19. Alternate bids will not be considered unless specifically requested in the original bid package. An alternate bid is defined as one which is submitted in addition to the Bidder’s Base Bid set forth in the Invitation to Bid. Town shall have the right to accept alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise specifically provided in the bid documents, and to determine the low Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and alternates accepted.

20. Each Bidder, by signing and submitting a bid, represents that the Bidder has read and understands the specifications documents and all addendums, and the bid has been made in accordance therewith.

Moreover, by submitting a bid, each bidder acknowledges and agrees that it will, within five (5) business days of receipt of notice of award from the Town, execute the contract provided by the Town without alteration or modification.

21. Each Bidder recognizes and agrees that the Town is subject to the Freedom of Information Act of the

Connecticut General Statutes and, as such, any information contained in or submitted with or in connection with Bidder’s bid is subject to disclosure if required by law or otherwise. Bidder expressly waives any claims that Bidder or any of its successors and/or assigns has or may have against the Town or any of its directors, officers, employees or authorized agents as a result of any such disclosure.

22. Each Bidder represents that it is qualified, based on multiple successful similar projects in Connecticut in the past five (5) years, to fully perform the work required by the Bid Documents.

When specifically requested, the Town shall have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform his/her obligations under the Contract, and the Bidder shall furnish the Town all such information and data for this purpose as it may request. The right is reserved to reject any Bid where an investigation of the available evidence or information does not satisfy the Town that the Bidder is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the Contract.

ITB General Terms and Conditions:

ITB Amendments The Town reserves the right to modify the schedule or issue amendments to this bid at any time. The Town also reserves the right to cancel or reissue the bid. It is the bidder’s responsibility to monitor for and obtain any amendments that may be issued.

Vendor’s Cost to Develop Proposal Costs for developing proposals in response to this bid are entirely the obligation of the vendor and shall not be chargeable in any manner to the Town.

Withdrawal of Proposals Proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the submission time specified in this bid, provided notification is received in writing. Proposals cannot be changed or withdrawn after the time designated for closing of the bid.

Rejection of Proposals – Waiver of Informalities or Irregularities The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any minor informalities or irregularities contained in any proposal, to seek clarification or additional information from any bidder, to refuse the lowest bidder, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

The Town reserves the right to terminate or amend this solicitation at any time, without penalty of cost.

Single Response A single response to the bid may be deemed a failure of competition. In such case the Town reserves the right to terminate or reissue the bid, or to negotiate with submitting vendor.

Proposal Validity Period Submission of the proposal will signify the vendor’s agreement that its proposal and the content thereof are valid for 180 days following the submission deadline and will become part of the contract that is negotiated between the Town and the successful vendor.

Bid Price Hold Requirement The bid price submitted shall remain firm and unchanged for the duration of the project, from award through final completion and acceptance. No price increases, surcharges, or additional costs will be permitted.

Public Records Documents submitted in response to this request for proposals become a public record upon submission to the Town, subject to mandatory disclosure upon request by any person, unless the documents are exempted from public disclosure by a specific provision of law.

Contract Award and Execution The Town intends to award a contract, if at all, to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. The “lowest responsible and qualified bidder” is the bidder offering the lowest price who also possesses the skill, ability, and integrity necessary for the faithful performance of the work. Evaluation is based on objective criteria, including past performance, financial responsibility, and experience with similar projects.

The Town reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the proposal submitted.

Therefore, the proposal should be submitted on the most favorable terms the vendor can offer and be in compliance with this solicitation.

The Town reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information from any vendor.

The successful bidder shall not commence work until a contract has been executed and written authorization to proceed has been issued by the Town.

Form of Contract By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation the bidder agrees and warrants that if awarded the Contract, the bidder shall execute the attached form of contract without alteration, modification, condition, or exception. Conditional bids or bids that alter the terms of this solicitation or the form of Contract shall be rejected.

If the selected vendor fails to sign the Contract within five (5) business days of delivery of the final Contract, the Town may elect to cancel the award and award the Contract to the next responsible vendor.

Other Compliance Requirements In addition to the nondiscrimination and affirmative action compliance requirements previously listed, the vendor awarded a contract shall comply with federal, state and local laws, statutes, and ordinances relative to the execution of the work. This requirement includes, but is not limited to, protection of public and employee safety and health, environmental protection, waste reduction and recycling, the protection of natural resources, permits, fees, taxes, and similar subjects.

Prevailing Wage Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-53, et seq., if the bid is more than $100,000 the bidder shall include the costs of such prevailing wages including all yearly adjustments in the bid price The wages paid on an hourly basis to any mechanic, laborer or workman employed upon the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment or contribution paid or payable on behalf of each such employee to any employee welfare fund, as defined in subsection (i) of this section, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the same trade or occupation in the town in which such public works project is being constructed. Any contractor who is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such employees to any such employee welfare fund shall pay to each employee as part of his wages the amount of payment or contribution for his classification on each pay day. If the project meets or exceeds the $100,000 during construction by additive changes, the project is considered a public works project subject to prevailing wage.

Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Performance Bond Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-41, the bidder shall provide a Labor and Materials Payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid (Contract Price) at no additional cost to the Town. In addition, the bidder shall provide to the Town a Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid (Contract Price) at no additional cost to the Town. The form of bonds shall be AIA Document A312. Bonds shall be provided from a surety authorized to issue such bonds in the State of Connecticut and reasonably acceptable to the Owner.

Non-Discrimination The bidder agrees and warrants that in the performance of the Contract such bidder will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such bidder that such disability prevents performance of the Work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the state of Connecticut; and the bidder further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such bidder that such disability prevents performance of the Work involved. The bidder shall comply with the provisions of Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 4a-60.

Insurance, Indemnity and Other Terms and Conditions See Form of Contract, attached.

Ownership of Documents Any reports, studies, conclusions, and summaries prepared by vendors responding to this bid shall become the property of the Town.

Confidentiality of Information All information and data furnished to the vendor by the Town, and all other documents to which the vendor’s employees have access during the term of the contract, shall be treated as confidential to the Town. The successful vendor will be expected to enter into a nondisclosure agreement with the Town.

Any oral or written disclosure to unauthorized individuals is prohibited.

Signature and Authority Affidavit Form

BIDDING COMPANY NAME: _________________________________________________________

FEIN (Federal Employer ID Number) OR Social Security (if Sole Proprietorship)

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________ State ________ Zip _______________________

Number of years in Business _______

Name the person to contact for questions concerning this bid.

Name __________________________ Title ______________________________

Phone __________________________ Cell __________________________

Email Address ___________________________

In signing this bid, we also certify that we have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement or participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competition;

that no attempt has been made to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid; that this bid has been independently arrived at without collusion with any other bidder, competitor or potential competitor; that this bid has not been knowingly disclosed prior to the opening of bids to any other bidder or competitor; that the above statement is accurate under penalty of perjury.

The undersigned, having familiarized themselves with the conditions affecting the cost of the work, having read completely the specifications, hereby proposes to perform everything required and to provide and furnish labor, materials, equipment, tools and all other services and supplies necessary to produce in a complete and workmanlike manner all of the materials or products described in the specifications relating to this Bid. By signing below, the Bidder certifies that the bid price shall remain firm through project completion and acceptance.

I further certify that I have carefully examined the bid documents and all terms herein, and site where the work is to be done and have no agreements to prevent the completion of said work.

Signature Title

Name (type or print) Date

This firm hereby acknowledges receipt / review of the following addendum(s) (If any)

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO AFFIDAVIT

Demolition of Structure, 51 Main Street, Durham, CT

Concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and/or Affirmative Action Policy

I/we, the respondent, certify to the TOWN OF DURHAM that:

1. I/we are in compliance with the equal opportunity clause as set forth in Connecticut state law (Executive Order No. Three, http://www.cslib.org/exeorder3.htm).

2. I/we do not maintain segregated facilities.

3. I/we have filed all required employer’s information reports.

4. I/we have developed and maintain written affirmative action programs.

5. I/we list job openings with federal and state employment services.

6. I/we attempt to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

7. I/we are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

8. I/we (check one)

________ have an Affirmative Action Program, or ________ employ 10 people or fewer

Legal Name of Respondent: ____________________________________

Business Name: ____________________________________

Business Address: ____________________________________ http://www.cslib.org/exeorder3.htm http://www.cslib.org/exeorder3.htm

Bid Proposal Demolition of Structure, 51 Main Street, Durham, CT

Contact Name:

Company Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP

Phone:

Email:

Bidders shall submit a firm lump-sum price for completion of the entire project in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Bid/RFP.

The bid shall include all costs associated with the complete project, including labor, equipment, mobilization, fencing, demolition, debris removal, transportation, disposal, dust control, air monitoring, septic tank abandonment, backfilling, compaction, and final cleanup.

Base Bid: $________________________

Optional/Additional Costs, if applicable:

Bidders shall identify any exclusions, assumptions, or anticipated additional costs in writing with their bid.

Printed Name of Signatory:

Signature: Date:

CONTRACT

This contract (the “Contract” or “Agreement”) is entered into the ___ day of _______________ 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the Town of Durham, CT, 30 Town House Rd, Durham, CT 06422, a political subdivision of the State of Connecticut (the “Town” or “Owner”) and ________________________ (the “Contractor”). The Town and the Contractor may be referred to individually as Party or collectively as Parties.

WHEREAS, the Town advertised for bids for: “Demolition of Structure, 51 Main Street, Durham, CT ” dated____ __, 2026 (“RFP”), attached hereto as Exhibit A: and

WHEREAS, the Town received a bid from the Contractor in response to the RFP (the “Bid’), attached hereto as Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor for the Project are set forth in the Contract Documents as described in Paragraph 9 (the “Work”); and

WHEREAS, the Town has selected Contractor and the Town and the Contractor desire to enter into a formal Contract for the performance of the Work;

THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals set forth above and the mutual promises by the parties below, the parties agree as follows:

General. The Contractor agrees to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, as defined in Section 9 below. The Contract Documents represent the entire and integrated agreement between the Town and the Contractor and supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, whether written or oral. To the extent of any conflict in the Contract Documents, the higher standard, the more onerous obligation, duty, or requirement, the more costly, and more time consuming shall apply as determined by the Town.

Duties. Contractor shall perform the Work described in the Contract Documents except for any work that is specifically prescribed in the Contract Documents to be the responsibility of another person.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, facilities, supplies, transport, temporary protection, controls, professional engineering, and all other things necessary to carry out the Work in strict accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents and all applicable State, Federal and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations. The Work of the Contractor shall be first class and be performed in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the foregoing applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and industry standards. If any professional engineering is required by applicable law or regulation for the Contractor to perform the Work, the Contractor shall retain such design professional at no additional cost to the Town. The design professional shall be qualified and licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut and be adequately insured.

Permits and Standards. Contractor shall obtain all required permits and agreements from the Town, county, Federal, State or other governmental authority with jurisdiction for the performance of the Work.

Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations governing the Work whether or not such laws and regulations are fully and properly reflected in the Contract Documents.

Time. The Work of this Contract shall commence upon receipt by the Contractor of a notice to proceed from the Town. The Work shall be completed no later than May 1, 2026.

Contract Price/Payment. The Contract Price is ____________________ ($____________________) (“Contract Price”). The Town will pay the Contractor for the Work as follows: within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Contractor’s invoice based upon the percentage of Work completed within the thirty

(30) day billing period, provided the Work is completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the Town. In the event the Town disputes the Contractor’s invoice, the Town shall provide the reasons therefore to the Contractor in writing within seven (7) days. In all events, the Town shall pay undisputed amounts within thirty (30) days. The Town’s good faith dispute over payment shall not be cause for termination of the Contract by the Contractor or suspension of the Work. In this event the Contractor shall continue performance during the pendency of any dispute or claim, and the Town shall continue to make payments which are not the subject of a good faith dispute. The Contractor’s bid, which identifies the value of various portions of the Work shall be used for billing purposes.

Insurance and Bonds. The Contractor shall carry and keep in force during the term of this Contract insurance and bonds as set forth below, by a company or companies authorized to do business in Connecticut. The Company shall provide Certificates of Insurance specifying such coverage and policy endorsements naming the Town, and its elected officials, agents, boards, commissions, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds (each an “Additional Insured” and collectively “Additional Insureds”) prior to the start of the Work on a primary and non-contributory basis. Evidence of the Additional Insured’s additional insured status shall be by endorsement acceptable to the Town. The Contractor, the Contractor’s subcontractors, and their respective insurers waive all rights of subrogation against the Additional Insureds.

A. Minimum types and limits of insurance shall be as follows:

1) Commercial General Liability insurance on an "occurrence" basis for bodily injury and property damage that may arise out of or result from the goods or services identified in this Contract.

• $1,000,000 each occurrence

• $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury

• $2,000,000 general aggregate

• $2,000,000 products-completed operations aggregate

(2) Coverage for ongoing operations, independent contractors, and any persons or entities performing services on behalf of the Contractor.

(3) Products and completed operations coverage, which coverage shall be maintained in effect for a period equivalent to the applicable statute of repose.

(4) An endorsement stating that "limits apply per Project."

(5) Contractual liability coverage.

(6) Contain a severability or separation of insureds clause.

(7) An additional insured endorsement (on ISO form CG 20 10 or CG 20 26 and form CG 20 37, or equivalent acceptable to the Town) naming the Additional Insureds (defined below) as additional insureds.

(8) The insurance maintained by the Contractor shall be primary with respect to the interest of the Town, and any other insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Town, or the other Additional Insureds is in excess and shall not contribute to Contractor's insurance in all instances regardless of any like insurance that the Town or the other Additional Insureds may have.

(9) Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers. The Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers retain all rights of subrogation.

B. Commercial Automobile Liability coverage to include owned, leased, hired and non-owned automobile liability insurance covering all use of all automobiles, trucks and other motor vehicles utilized by the Contractor or its subcontractors and suppliers, including each of the following:

(a) A combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident.

(b) Coverage for upset, overturn and collision coverage related to pollution events (applying to the vehicle, trailer or other attachments to vehicle and extend to cargo/waste carried and to subcontractors or others providing services to the Contractor).

(c) Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers. The Owner, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers retain all rights of subrogation.

C. Contractor’s Pollution Liability coverage with policy limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate (with coverage for asbestos-related claims) if the Work involves hazardous substances or pollutants as defined by applicable law. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers. The Owner, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers retain all rights of subrogation.

D. Follow-form umbrella (excess) liability insurance with a limit of $5,000,000 each occurrence in excess of the general liability, employer's liability and business automobile liability coverage required of Contractor under this Section. Such insurance shall contain a provision that it will not be more restrictive than primary insurance. Aggregate limits of liability shall apply separately with respect to the Contract. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers. The Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers retain all rights of subrogation.

E. Workers' Compensation insurance, including employer's liability, for all persons whom the Contractor employs (or uses as subcontract labor if the subcontractor is uninsured) in carrying out any services related to this Order. Such insurance shall be in strict compliance with the requirements of the most current and applicable workers' compensation insurance laws in effect from time to time in the state(s) where the Contract is performed, and shall include the following:

(1) Coverage A (Workers' Compensation) - Statutory

(2) Coverage B (Employer's Liability)

At a minimum, the following limits and coverages:

• $1,000,000 for each accident, for bodily injury by accident

• $1,000.000 for each employee, for bodily injury by disease

• $1,000,000 for each disease policy limit

(3) Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers. The Town, the other Additional Insureds, and their respective insurers retain all rights of subrogation.

(4) Contain endorsements that provide: Voluntary Compensation

F. Professional Liability Insurance. If the Contractor is required to furnish professional services as part of this Contract, the Contractor shall procure Professional Liability insurance covering performance of the professional services, with policy limits of not less than five million ($5,000,000) per claim and five million ($5,000,000) in the aggregate.

G. Additional Insureds.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall cause the primary and excess or umbrella polices for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability and Contractor’s Pollution Liability to include the Town, and its, elected officials, agents, boards, commissions, employees, and volunteers (each an “Additional Insured” and collectively, the “Additional Insureds”) as additional insureds for claims caused in whole or in part by the Contractor’s negligent acts or omissions or defects in the goods and/or labor and/or services provided by Contractor. The additional insured coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to any of the Additional Insureds’ insurance policies and shall apply to both ongoing and completed operations. The Contractor shall provide the Town with an additional insured endorsement evidencing the Contractor’s compliance with its obligations to name additional insureds pursuant to this Section which endorsement shall be ISO Endorsement satisfactory to the Town. If the subject of this Order is funded in whole or in part by the State of Connecticut (including any of its agencies or departments, or branches), the State of Connecticut and its directors, members of governing boards, committee members, officials, officers, employees, managers, beneficiaries, agents and representatives shall also be Additional Insureds as required by this Section.

H. The insurance provisions set forth herein shall survive the delivery and acceptance of the goods and/or labor, and/or services set forth in this Order, termination of this Order, or full or partial performance of this Order, to the maximum extent allowed by law.

I. Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond.

The Contractor shall provide a 100% Labor and Materials Payment Bond and 100% Performance Bond for the full value of the Contract Price at no additional cost to the Town. The bonds shall be issues by sureties authorized to issue such bonds in the State of Connecticut and reasonably acceptable to the Town.

8. Liability. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Contractor agrees to assume full responsibility and liability for damage or injury to persons or real or tangible personal property caused directly or indirectly by the negligent or tortious actions or inactions of the Contractor, its agents, employees or subcontractors with respect to the Work. The Contractor further agrees to assume full responsibility and liability for, and indemnify the Town and its elected officials, agents, boards, commissions, employees, and volunteers for the failure to comply with any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation in the performance of Contractor’s duties pursuant to the Contract Documents.

9. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents include, without limitation, the following:

(i) This Contract;

(ii) The RFP, attached hereto as Exhibit A;

(iii) The Bid, attached hereto as Exhibit B;

(iv) Modifications made to the Contract after execution.

10. Hold Harmless. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Town, and its elected officials, agents, boards, commissions, employees, and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential (including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers, attorneys, and other professionals, and court and arbitration costs) but only to the extent, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Work by the Contractor, provided such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission by the Contractor or breach of its obligations herein or by any person or organization directly or indirectly employed or engaged by the Contractor to perform or furnish the Work or anyone for whose acts the Contractor may be liable.

11. Termination. If the Contractor fails to perform this Contract in accordance with its terms, the Town shall have the right, in addition to all other remedies it may have, to declare the Contract in default and terminate the Contract upon providing the Contractor with three (3) days written notice in which time the Contractor failed to commence and diligently and continuously prosecute a cure of the default. If the Town terminates for cause the Town may take possession of all materials and equipment of the Contractor and complete the Work by whatever means the Town deems expedient. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any further payment until the Work is fully and finally completed. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the value of the Town’s completion of the Work, the Contractor shall be paid the difference. If the value to complete the Work is in excess of the Contract Price, including any professional costs and attorneys’ fees, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Town on demand plus interest at the maximum legal rate from the date of demand.

The Town may, at any time, terminate the Contract for the Town’s convenience and without cause. The Contractor shall be entitled to receive payment for Work executed and accepted by the Town, and reasonable and documented costs incurred by reason of such termination, along with reasonable overhead and profit on the Work executed. In no event shall the Contractor be entitled to anticipated overhead and profits on Work not performed or other damages of any kind or nature, including but not limited to consequential damages.

12. Change Orders, Price Modifications, and Other Amendments. The Town shall have the right to require the Contractor to make alterations of, additions to and deductions from the Work. All such changes to the Scope of Work shall be made by a written change order written by the Town.

The Contractor shall compute the effect of the change order upon the Contract price, subject to review and acceptance by the Town. Any other changes or amendments to the terms of this Contract and the other Contract Documents may be made only by a written document referencing this Contract and executed by both parties.

13. Connecticut Law and Courts. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws (as opposed to the conflicts of law provisions) of the State of Connecticut and the parties irrevocably submit in any suit, action or proceeding arising out of the Contract to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and the jurisdiction of any court of the State of Connecticut. The Contractor waives consequential damages of any kind or nature.

14. Non-Discrimination. The Contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the Contract such Contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such Contractor that such disability prevents performance of the Work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the state of Connecticut; and the Contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such Contractor that such disability prevents performance of the Work involved. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Conn.

Gen. Stat. §§ 4a-60.

15. OSHA Requirements. Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the standards and regulations issued thereunder and warrants that all goods, materials, labor and services furnished under this Agreement will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Contractor further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for all damages suffered by the Town as a result of Contractor’s failure of the goods, materials, labor and services furnished under this Agreement to so comply. Contractor agrees to furnish Material Safety Data Sheet as applicable for hazardous or potentially hazardous products.

If the Work entails any exposure to a regulated material, including, but not limited to, asbestos or lead, the Contractor certifies that it, its employees, and each of its subcontractors and their employees shall be certified and trained under all OSHA and other relevant regulations for such Work.

16. Compliance with Immigration Laws. The Contractor, during the term of this Agreement…