ITB HR-2025-02_Oct_23_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the Town of Groton, Connecticut for interior and exterior repairs at 152 Noank Ledyard Road in Mystic. The scope of work encompasses four primary categories: replacement of all windows in sleeping areas with Energy Star-certified vinyl windows compliant with the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code; full removal and replacement of the furnace and air-conditioning system with new high-efficiency HVAC equipment; electrical and safety upgrades including GFCI-protected receptacles and interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and replacement of the house-to-garage door with a self-closing, 20-minute fire-rated door assembly. Sealed bids must be received by September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT at Town Hall Annex, 134 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, Connecticut, with public opening and reading of bids to follow immediately thereafter. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the project site. Vendor questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The bid period opened August 27, 2026 and bids must remain in effect for 45 calendar days following receipt.

Contractors must submit itemized pricing for each work category on a provided cost summary sheet. No estimated contract value or set-asides are specified in the solicitation. The property owner will occupy the dwelling during construction, with work restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and permits at no additional cost to the owner and must furnish general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage of $100,000 per accident prior to contract execution. A one-year warranty on labor and materials is required from the date of Certificate of Completion. Work must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including lead-based paint regulations and equal employment opportunity requirements. Contact Lauren Post, Economic Development, at 860-446-5960 or lpost@groton-ct.gov for questions.