ITB HR-2025-02_Oct_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document from the Town of Groton, Connecticut, for interior and exterior repairs at 152 Noank Ledyard Road in Mystic. The project encompasses four primary work categories: replacement of all windows in sleeping areas with Energy Star-certified vinyl windows compliant with 2022 Connecticut State Building Code; complete 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 submitted to Town Hall Annex, 134 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, Connecticut, by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with public opening and reading to follow. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the project site. Vendor questions are accepted through September 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Bids must remain valid for 45 calendar days after receipt.

All labor, materials, tools, equipment, and permits are the responsibility of the contractor at no additional cost to the property owner. Contractors must provide general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage of $100,000 per accident prior to contract execution. Work is limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as the property owner will occupy the dwelling during construction. The contractor must maintain the premises in a safe, habitable condition and coordinate to minimize disruption. All work must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including lead-based paint regulations and equal employment opportunity requirements. A one-year warranty on labor and materials is required from the date of Certificate of Completion. No estimated contract value, set-asides, preference programs, or incumbent information is specified in the solicitation.