Invitation to Bid.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) for the construction of a new boat launch facility at Squantz Cove Boat Launch located on Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield, Connecticut. The project encompasses the design and construction of a new boat launch facility with associated improvements to support recreational boating access. The solicitation invites sealed bids from qualified contractors to complete the work as detailed in the project specifications and scope of work. Bidders are required to submit proposals by the specified deadline, with the bid submission process following standard state procurement procedures. Site visits are available for prospective bidders to review the project location and existing conditions prior to bid preparation, and a pre-bid meeting or bidders' conference may be scheduled to address questions and clarify project requirements. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all qualification and technical requirements.

Pricing for the project shall be submitted on a lump-sum or unit-price basis as specified in the bid documents, with all costs for labor, materials, equipment, and services included in the bid price. The contract will be subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements and other applicable state and federal regulations. Funding for this project is provided through CT DEEP's capital improvement budget and may include state or federal grant sources dedicated to environmental conservation and recreational facility enhancement. Contractors must provide evidence of bonding capacity, insurance coverage, and relevant experience in boat launch construction or similar water access facility projects. All work must comply with environmental regulations, including those governing wetlands and waterfront construction under Connecticut general statutes.