ITB HR-2025-02_Oct_7_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Groton, Connecticut for interior and exterior repairs at 152 Noank Ledyard Road in Mystic. The project scope comprises four primary work categories: replacement of all windows in sleeping areas with Energy Star-certified vinyl windows compliant with the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code; complete removal and replacement of the furnace and air-conditioning system with 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 immediately following submission. 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. Bids must remain valid for 45 calendar days after receipt.

Contractors must submit itemized pricing for each of the four work categories on a provided cost summary sheet. All labor, materials, tools, equipment, and permits are the responsibility of the contractor at no additional cost to the property owner. The property owner will remain in the dwelling during construction, and work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contractors must provide 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 from the date of Certificate of Completion is required. Work must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including lead-based paint regulations and equal employment opportunity requirements. No estimated contract value, set-asides, preference programs, or incumbent information is specified. All inquiries should be directed to Lauren Post, Economic Development, Town of Groton, at 860-446-5960 or lpost@groton-ct.gov.