ITB HR-2025-02_Sep_29_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 encompasses four primary categories: replacement of all windows in sleeping areas with Energy Star-certified vinyl windows compliant with 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 submitted to Town Hall Annex, 134 Groton Long Point Road, by September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with public opening and reading of bids to follow. 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. The contractor must provide an itemized cost summary sheet for each category, and all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and permits are the contractor's responsibility at no additional cost to the property owner. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while the owner occupies the dwelling. The contractor shall furnish a one-year warranty on labor and materials from the Certificate of Completion. Bids must remain valid for 45 calendar days after receipt.

Contractors must provide general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage of $100,000 per accident prior to contract execution. No estimated contract value, set-asides, preference programs, or incumbent information is specified in the solicitation. All work must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including lead-based paint regulations and equal employment opportunity requirements. The delivery terms are Free on Board Destination, and payment terms are vendor-specified. Contact for inquiries is Lauren Post, Economic Development, Town of Groton, at 860-446-5960 or lpost@groton-ct.gov.