BID PACKAGE

TOWN OF SUFFIELD, CONN.

PROPOSED SIDEWALKS

ALONG MAPLETON AVENUE

CONNECTICUT ROUTE 190

SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT

August 11, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

BID FORM

GENERAL CONDITIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

AGREEMENT FORM

SUFFIELD CODE OF ETHICS

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS

PREVAILING WAGE RATES BID PACKET

PROJECT PLANS (8 SHEETS)

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

COLIN MOLL, FIRST SELECTMAN

KLAIRE BIELONKO

KATHLEEN DUNAI

KATHLEEN HARRINGTON

PETER HILL

CONSULTANT TOWN ENGINEER

DANA STEELE, P.E.

TOWN OFFICES

83 MOUNTAIN ROAD

SUFFIELD, CT 06078

INVITATION TO BID

TOWN OF SUFFIELD, CONN.

PROPOSED SIDEWALKS

ALONG MAPLETON AVENUE

CONNECTICUT ROUTE 190

Sealed bids will be submitted to the Director of Planning & Development’s office at 83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078 until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8 2026 after which they will be brought to the Town Hall Meeting Room and publicly opened and read aloud.

The project involves the construction of approximately 2,200 feet of concrete sidewalks along with drainage improvements and two retaining walls. Sidewalk construction includes: driveway paving as required for areas disturbed by work. Drainage work includes: installation of one catch basin, 1 pipe end and 50 feet of storm drain pipe. Retaining wall includes an approximately 150 feet long by 2.5 feet high retaining wall with a chain link fence within the right of way and removal and replacement of a retaining wall for a driveway turnaround on property of 400 Mapleton Avenue.

The Bid Package (contract documents and plan) can be viewed and downloaded at www.suffieldct.gov by selecting the “Capital Projects, RFP’s, Bids” tab and choosing the project name. Documents can also be viewed at the Director of Planning & Development’s office, 83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078, Tel. No. 1-860-668-3848.

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, payable to the Town of Suffield, in the amount of 5% of the bid total as a guarantee. A certified check will not be accepted in lieu of a Bid Bond.

NO PROPOSAL WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED BID

BOND.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids should it be in the Town’s best interest to do so. The Contractor chosen for the project shall be required to furnish 100 % Performance and Labor and Material bonds and proof of required insurance coverage. All work under this project shall be subject to the Suffield Code of Ethics.

The project is funded by the State of Connecticut Community Connectivity Grant Program.

Minimum State Wage Rates are required for this project. This contract is subject to State set-aside and contract compliance requirements administered by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO).

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the actual date of opening. The time frame for work under this project is 60 days.

Dana Steele, P.E.

Consultant Town Engineer

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

1. TAX EXEMPTION - Purchases of materials for use on projects for the Town are exempt from Connecticut sales tax.

2. BID BOND - Bid bond equal to at least 5 % of the bid amount required. Certified check NOT accepted. The bid bond serves as a guarantee that the Contractor will, within 10 days of the Notice of Award, furnish the Town satisfactory Performance and Labor and Material bonds and proof of required insurance coverage. Bid bonds shall be returned to all but the 3 apparent lowest bidders within 5 days of the bid opening. Remaining bid bonds shall be returned within 2 days of the contract signing.

3. PRE-BID INSPECTION - Each bidder shall satisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost of successfully performing the work. A pre-bid on-site inspection of the work locations and conditions should be conducted. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful bidder of his obligation to furnish all labor, equipment and materials to carry out all requirements of the work under this contract for the cost indicated in his bid.

4. PLANS – The project is shown on an eight (8) plan sheets. The Title Sheet shows a location map of the town with project area highlighted. Existing plan information for all sheets is based upon a survey conducted in May of 2021.

5. BIDS - Each Bidder is required to fill in all blank spaces of the BID FORM in ink. No changes shall be made to the form. A minimum of 3 references for work of a similar nature shall be listed on the BID FORM in the spaces provided. Each bid submitted must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Director of Planning & Development, 83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078. The submittal shall include:

• Completed Bid Form

• Bid Security

• List of Similar Projects Completed

Any bid may be withdrawn by the bidder prior to the time scheduled for receipt of bids. No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days of bid opening.

6. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS - The Town may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall provide the Town with any information requested for this purpose. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the investigation of such bidder indicates that the bidder is not properly qualified to complete the project or has previously failed to properly perform or complete on time any contract.

7. RIGHT TO REJECT BID - The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Any bid which contains any omissions, alterations of form, additions or alternates not called for, erasures or corrections, or any other irregularities may be disregarded or rejected as improper except that the Board of Selectmen may waive any defects or irregularities. Any bids which are submitted or received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids will be rejected.

8. ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT - Acceptance of bid will be by notice in writing signed by the Town Engineer and mailed to the address designated in the bid form.

9. PERFORMANCE BOND - The Contractor chosen for the project shall furnish Performance and Labor and Material bonds equal to 100 % of the total contract bid price as security for faithful performance of the project and payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials for the project. Bonds must be provided by a corporate surety licensed to sign surety bonds in the State of Connecticut. Certified check shall not be accepted as a Performance Bond.

10. POWER OF ATTORNEY - Attorneys who sign Bid Bonds or Performance Bonds shall file with each bond their power of attorney to sign such bonds.

11. INSURANCE - The Town will not enter into Agreement with the Contractor for any work under this project until required insurance as detailed under GENERAL CONDITIONS has been obtained and the Town has received certificates of insurance, nor shall the Contractor permit any Subcontractors to commence work until similar insurance has been obtained and the Town has received certificates of insurance. All policies shall hold harmless the Town of Suffield and the Town and its agents shall be named additional insured. Each insurance certificate shall contain a statement by the insurance carrier not to cancel the policy except upon thirty (30) days notice to the Town.

12. FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT - If the successful bidder fails to furnish the required performance bonds and certificates of insurance within ten (10) days and execute the contract within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the Notice of Award of the Contract, then the Contractor shall be deemed to have refused to enter into the contract and to have waived all claim to the work. The Town shall then have the right to contract with the next acceptable bidder to perform the work under this project. The original Contractor’s Bid Bond shall be used to pay the Town for all damages sustained as a consequence of failure to enter into the Contract. Such damages may include the difference between the amount of the original Contractor’s bid and the amount for which the Town may contract with another to perform the work of this project.

13. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS - Interpretation of contract documents shall only be made by written addenda mailed to all bidders not later than 5 days before the scheduled bid opening.

14. FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS – All applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations having jurisdiction over construction work in the project locality shall apply to this contract throughout.

15. MINIMUM WAGE RATES – Minimum State Wage Rates are in effect for this project.

Pursuant to Section 31-53 of the General Statutes, as currently amended, every Contractor and Subcontractor performing work on this project shall post the prevailing wage scale as determined by the Labor Commissioner at a location at the site or at the place used by employees to receive their wages.

16. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT – In accordance with Public Act No. 366, the

Contractor and each Subcontractor shall agree and warrant that in the performance of this contract they will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religion or national origin in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut.

The Contractor who is selected to perform this State project must also comply with Conn.

Gen. Stat. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, inclusive, as amended by the June 2015 Special Session Public Act 15-5. This project is subject to a Spending Allocation Goal (SAG) established by Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). The applicable SAG is 6.95%, as calculated for this project. The Contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet this goal and, if selected, will be required to submit a

Good Faith Efforts Plan to the CHRO in accordance with requirements effective October 1, 2025.

17. SUFFIELD CODE OF ETHICS – All work under this project shall be subject to the Suffield

Code of Ethics.

18. CHRO SPENDING ALLOCATION GOAL NOTIFICATION - The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a- 68b through 46a-68f.

This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination statutes and spending allocation goals. State law requires project-specific goals be set for this project based on the project's needs and available Small Business Enterprises ("SBEs") and Minority Business Enterprises ("MBEs"). The SBE goal for this project is 6.95% of the state-funded portion of the contract. The MBE goal for this project is 3.28% of the state-funded portion of the contract. The selected contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.

BID FORM

PROPOSED SIDEWALKS ALONG MAPLETON AVENUE (CONNECTICUT ROUTE 190)

TOWN ENGINEER - 83 MOUNTAIN ROAD, SUFFIELD, CT 06078

The undersigned declares he has carefully examined the Bid Package and locations of work for the above referenced project and proposes to perform the work in accordance with all requirements of the Bid Package at the following schedule of costs:

ITEM

NO.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

OF WORK

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT BID

PRICE

TOTAL COST

1 Test Pits 1 $ $

2 Erosion Control Lump Sum $ XXXXXXXXXX $

3 Clearing and Grubbing Lump Sum $ XXXXXXXXXX $

4 12” RCP Storm Drain Pipe 62 LF $ $

5 Catch Basins 1 $ $

6 Flared End Section 1 $ $

7 Preformed Scour Hole 1 $ $

8 Retaining Wall 1,218 SF $ $

9 Concrete Sidewalk 8,929 SF $ $

10 Paved Catch Basin Aprons 2 SY $ $

11 Bituminous Concrete Lip Curbing 25 LF $

12 Bituminous Concrete Driveway 661 SY $

13 Chain Link Fence 153 LF $ $

14 Project Sign 1 $ $

15 Remove & Relocate Existing Signs Lump Sum $ XXXXXXXXXX $

16 CT DOT Encroachment Permit Lump Sum $ XXXXXXXXXX $

17 Construction Survey Lump Sum $ XXXXXXXXXX $

18 Restoration Along Roads Lump Sum $ XXXXXXXXXX $

19 Maintenance & Protection of Traffic Lump Sum $ XXXXXXXXXX $

TOTAL (Items 1-19) $

Note: In case of a conflict between the unit bid price and calculated total cost for an item in a bid, the unit bid price applied to the quantity shall overrule the calculated total cost in the bid.

It is understood that the unit prices bid will control any contract awarded based on this proposal; that the estimated quantities above are approximate and used only for the comparison of bids; and that the products obtained by multiplying the above unit prices by estimated quantities and the total thereof have been inserted for the convenience of the Bidder in order to facilitate consideration of this and other bids.

The above bid prices include the cost of all work to complete the project whether specifically stated or not. Costs of mobilization, coordination with utilities, demobilization and any other work required to complete the project shall be included in the bid prices stated above.

The completion time for this project is sixty (60) days.

The undersigned certifies that he has not colluded with any individual or firm which has a competitive interest in responding to this Invitation to Bid.

Name of Firm:

Mailing Address:

Phone No: FAX No:

Signature of Bidder: Title:

Name and Title (typewritten):

Three Required References (with phone numbers):

Municipality or Company:

Contact Person/Telephone No.:

Municipality or Company:

Contact Person/Telephone No.:

Municipality or Company:

Contact Person/Telephone No.:

ADDENDA NUMBERS RECEIVED:

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. SCOPE OF WORK - The Contractor shall supply all labor, equipment and materials to install concrete sidewalks along Mapleton Avenue (Conn. Route 190) as described in this bid package and shown on attached plans.

2. SITE INVESTIGATION AND REPRESENTATIONS - The Contractor shall thoroughly investigate the site of the work and acquaint himself with all available information concerning the project. Failure to do so shall not relieve him from responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully completing the project. The Town assumes no liability for any understanding or representation made by its representative prior to execution of the Contract.

3. BASELINES, MEASUREMENTS AND GRADES - The Contractor shall be responsible for any measurements required for completion of the project.

4. SUBCONTRACTORS - The Contractor shall notify the Town in writing of any Subcontractor proposed for the project including the type and extent of work. Subcontractors shall be required to carry the same insurance coverage as required for the Contractor and shall show proof of coverage.

If for sufficient reason during the progress of the work the Town Engineer determines that a Subcontractor is incompetent or undesirable, he shall notify the Contractor and immediate steps shall be taken by the Contractor to cancel the subcontract.

5. PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK - The Contractor shall at all times protect and preserve all materials, supplies, equipment, property and completed work and he will be held responsible for any loss or damage by any cause including the elements. Reasonable requests of the Town Engineer to enclose or protect such property shall be complied with.

6. INSURANCE - The Contractor or any Subcontractor shall not start work until he has obtained insurance as required herein. The required insurance shall be maintained in force until all work performed under this project is completed.

All policies shall hold harmless the Town of Suffield and the Town and its agents shall be named additional insured. Each insurance certificate shall contain a statement by the insurance carrier not to cancel the policy except upon thirty (30) days notice to the Town.

Schedule of Insurance:

• Manufacturer’s and Contractor’s Liability:

Personal Injury Liability $ 500,000 per person

$1,000,000 per occurrence Property Damage Liability $ 500,000 per occurrence

• Automotive Liability:

Personal Injury Liability $ 500,000 per person

$1,000,000 per occurrence Property Damage Liability $ 500,000 per occurrence

• Town’s Protective Liability:

Personal Injury Liability $ 500,000 per person

$1,000,000 per occurrence Property Damage Liability $ 500,000 per occurrence

The Contractor shall also carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Connecticut and any other applicable laws and regulations for all employees engaged in work under the Contract. If any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require each Subcontractor to provide Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all of his employees engaged in such work unless such employees are covered by the protection by the Contractor’s Worker’s Compensation insurance and the certificate of insurance furnished by the Contractor so stipulates.

7. DAMAGES - The Contractor shall pay and make good repair to all losses or damages arising from any cause connected the Contract, and shall indemnify and save harmless the Town from any and all liability and responsibility of every nature and kind for any loss, damage or injury which any persons(s) may sustain or suffer by reason of or in any way arising out of the Contract and shall defend any suit of any nature which may be brought against the Town or its agents, by reason of or connected with the work under the Contract and shall pay all costs or expenses of every kind, character and nature whatever, accruing upon or arising out of the Contract.

8. EXTENSION OF TIME - If conditions beyond the control of the Contractor occur and cause delay, the Contractor may, within 7 days of such occurrence, request in writing from the Town Engineer an extension of time, clearly stating the reason for such request. The Engineer may, at her discretion, grant such an extension in writing; however, this shall not be deemed a waiver by the Town of its right to terminate the Contract for abandonment or delay by the Contractor or to relieve the Contractor from his responsibility under this contract.

9. MEASURES TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC - The Contractor shall provide and maintain warning signs, lights, signal devices and barricades at appropriate locations to warn the public of any dangers associated with the project and to prevent access to dangerous areas. The Contractor shall comply with reasonable requests of the Town Engineer for additional measures to protect the public.

10. CLEAN UP - Before the work is considered complete, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean all work areas, and remove all rubbish, debris, unused and surplus materials resulting from the project, leaving the premises in a condition satisfactory to the Town Engineer. Any disturbed lawn areas shall be restored to as good or better condition to that existing before the project.

11. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAYS - Inasmuch as damage and loss to the Town may result from the Contractor’s failure to complete the project within the prescribed time frames, liquidated damages in the sum of $ 200 per day of delay beyond the Contract completion date(s) shall be deducted from payments to the Contractor.

12. INSPECTION - All materials and workmanship shall be subject to inspection by the Town Engineer or her representative at any time during storage on-site or construction. The Town has the right to reject defective material and workmanship or require its correction. Rejected workmanship shall be satisfactorily corrected while rejected materials shall be promptly removed from the site.

13. CHANGES IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SCOPE OF WORK - The Town Engineer reserves the right to make changes in contract documents or change the scope of work at any time before or during the project. Upon request of the Town Engineer, the Contractor shall provide a quote for changed work not covered by unit price. If this is not possible, the work shall be done on a time and material basis.

14. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION - Unless prior arrangements have been made with Town, the Contractor shall start work under this contract within 7 days of the Notice to Proceed date, and he shall prosecute the work faithfully to completion, including final clean-up, within the specified time period.

15. PAYMENTS - For a contract of less than 60 days duration, payment less retainage shall be made within 30 days of completion of the work. For a contract of 60 days duration or more, partial monthly payments less retainage shall be made within 30 days of the receipt of a certified estimate of work performed during the month, approved by the Town Engineer.

16. RETAINAGE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - Unless otherwise stipulated in SPECIAL CONDITIONS, a 5 % retainage shall be held from payments made to the Contractor. The Contractor shall make all needed repairs to work under this project due to defective workmanship or materials during a period of ONE YEAR after completion of work. The Contractor agrees that the Town may use retained funds to repair defective workmanship or materials, if he does not respond within 10 days to a request from the Town Engineer for such repairs. At the discretion of the Town Engineer, the retainage may be released up to 1 year after completion of the project, provided that all terms of the contract have been fulfilled.

17. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - Four sets of contract documents shall be furnished to the Contractor at no charge, with additional sets furnished at the cost of reproduction.

18. SUFFIELD CODE OF ETHICS PROVISIONS – This project is subject to the Town’s Code of Ethics, a copy of which follows the agreement form.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. TIME FOR COMPLETION – The time of completion for this project is sixty (60) days.

2. PERMITS – The Contractor will be required to obtain a Highway Encroachment Permit from DOT District 4, located at 359 South Main Street Thomaston, CT 06787 for work within the State Rights-of-Way of Mapleton Avenue (Route 190). No other local permits are required for this project.

3. EASEMENTS – No work will be done within easements.

4. SUBSURFACE INFORMATION - No information available.

5. DRIVEWAY BLOCKAGES/ NOTIFICATION - The Contractor shall notify any resident 24 hours in advance of a period where his driveway will be blocked due to work on this project. No driveway will be blocked overnight, except to allow for concrete to cure.

6. CERTIFIED PAYROLLS – The Contractor and any subcontractor(s) on this project shall be required to submit weekly certified payrolls to the Town for all activity on this project.

AGREEMENT FORM

PROPOSED SIDEWALKS ALONG MAPLETON AVENUE (CONN. ROUTE 190)

SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT

The TOWN OF SUFFIELD, a municipal corporation in the County of Hartford and the State of Connecticut (hereinafter called “Town”); and

(Name of Company)

(Address) a CORPORATION organized and existing in the State of Connecticut (hereinafter called “Contractor”) hereby agree to the following for:

PROPOSED SIDEWALKS ALONG

MAPLETON AVENUE (CONN. ROUTE 190) (Name of Project)

1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - The Contract shall consist of this Agreement and the following additional documents contained in the Bid Package, all of which are made a part of the Contract with the same effect as though fully set forth herein:

• Invitation to Bid

• Information for Bidders

• Bid Form

• General Conditions

• Special Conditions

• Construction Requirements

• Project Sign Requirements

• Construction Contracts – Required Contract Provisions

(State Funded Only Contracts)

• Project Plans (8)

2. SCOPE OF THE WORK - the Contractor shall supply all equipment, tools, labor and materials for the construction of the sidewalks as described herein including drainage and other improvements in accordance with and to the extent required by the Contract Documents.

3. PAYMENT - The Town will pay the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

4. TIME FOR COMPLETION – sixty (60) days.

5. CODE OF ETHICS PROVISIONS - The Contractor agrees that this contract and his actions are subject to the provisions of the Suffield Code of Ethics as contained in the Town Ordinances.

Should the Contractor be found by the Suffield Ethics Commission to have violated the Code, the Town may terminate this contract and take such other action as the Town may have at law or in equity. The Contractor’s signature on this contract acknowledges receipt and review of the Suffield Code of Ethics (copy attached). Contractors shall be responsible for disclosing interests and relationships that could be perceived as a possible conflict of interest under the Suffield Code of Ethics.

Agreed at Suffield, Connecticut, this day of , 2026.

TOWN OF SUFFIELD: Witnessed by:

Colin Moll First Selectman

1.

Witnessed by:

2.

(Title)

1. 2.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL - It is the Town’s intent to secure work which, at a minimum, will meet the requirements of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation. The “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction, Form 819, 2020” as referenced shall be the basis for properties of materials and methods of construction, except as specifically modified or amended herein or directed by the Town.

The Contractor shall complete road and drainage improvements to generally result in new pavement with the same road edge to road edge or curb to curb dimensions as the existing pavement, generally holding the pavement elevations at the road edge or curb.

The Contractor’s unit and lump sum prices shall include the cost of all work to produce a finished product, whether specifically stated or not. Measurements shall be made for work done to determine payments for the unit price items.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Work items listed in the BID FORM shall be measured or counted in place and paid based on the units shown with no measurement for Lump Sum or items paid based on tonnage slips supplied by the Contractor.

UTILITY NOTIFICATION - The Contractor shall notify “CALL BEFORE YOU DIG” at 1-800-922-4455 at least 72 hours before the start of any construction work on the project.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - The following technical specifications are included herein:

ITEM NO(S). DESCRIPTION

1 TEST PITS

2 EROSION CONTROL

3 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

4-6 DRAINAGE PIPE AND STRUCTURES

7 STATE TRAFFIC CONTROL

8 PREFORMED SCOUR HOLE

9 RETAINING WALL

10 CONCRETE SIDEWALK

11-13 PAVEMENT AND CURB ITEMS

14 CHAIN LINK FENCE

15 PROJECT SIGN

16 REMOVE & RELOCATE EXISTING SIGNS

17 CT DOT ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

18 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

19 RESTORATION ITEMS

20 MAINTENANCE & PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

“Section” references shall refer to sections in Connecticut DOT’s “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction, Form 819”, as amended, while “Detail” references shall refer to SUFFIELD TOWN ENGINEER STANDARD DETAILS as shown on the plans.

ITEM 1 - TEST PITS - The Contractor shall excavate test pits at locations shown on the plans to locate and determine the depths of shallow utilities and notify the Engineer of the results.

Work shall include removal of all materials, including hand excavation as required for protection of each utility line, taking the necessary measurements, backfilling the excavation and clean up. In areas that will be re- excavated for installation of drainage facilities at a later time, excavated materials may be used for backfill up to the road surface provided they are placed in a manner to protect the utility and compacted thoroughly. In areas that will not be re-excavated, work shall include furnishing and installing backfill material to the road subgrade (14” below the existing road surface) and furnishing and installing 14” of processed stone base material up to the existing road surface. Temporary paving of the test pit shall not be required.

Materials:

• Backfill Material shall meet all requirements of Section M.02.07 - Free Draining Materials.

• Base Material shall be a graded, crushed stone conforming to Section M.05.01.

Construction Methods: All backfill shall be compacted to a minimum of 95 % of optimum density. In areas that will not be re-excavated backfill material shall be installed and compacted to within 14” of the road surface from which base material shall be placed and compacted up to the existing road surface.

Payment shall be based on the unit bid price applied to the number of test pits excavated.

Special Requirements: For test pits completed in areas that will not be re-excavated, the costs of furnishing, installing and compacting backfill and base materials as described above shall be included under this item.

ITEM 2 - EROSION CONTROL - Work under this item includes the furnishing, installation, maintenance and later removal of erosion control items including geotextile silt fence and silt sacks.

Materials: Geotextile Silt Fence shall meet the requirements of 7.55 and M.08. Silt sacks shall be AFC Environmental Silt Sack or approved equal.

Construction Methods: Erosion controls shall be installed as shown on Details ES- 2.

Geotextile Silt Fence shall conform to the requirements of Section 2.19.03. The installation, maintenance and removal of silt sacks shall conform to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Payment based on the lump sum bid price shall be made after erosion control items are installed. Special Requirements: All newly seeded areas done as part of the restoration item shall be hay mulched.

ITEM 3- CLEARING AND GRUBBING – Work under this item shall conform to SECTION 2.01

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

ITEMS 4-6 - STORM DRAINAGE PIPE AND STRUCTURES – Work under this item shall conform to SECTION 6.86 DRAINAGE PIPES, DRAINAGE PIPE ENDS

SECTION 5.86 CATCH BASINS, MANHOLES AND DROP INLETS

ITEM 7 – STATE TRAFFIC CONTROL – Work under this item includes furnishing State Police Officer(s) and accompanying lighted cruiser(s) for traffic control as required by CTDOT District 4 permit conditions. All work and billing under this item shall conform strictly to the CTDOT Standard Specifications Form 819, Section 9.71 (Maint. and Protection of Traffic), as amended.

Payment: No direct payment will be made to the Contractor under this item, and no bid price is required on the Bid Form. The Contractor is responsible for the administrative coordination and scheduling of the officers, but all direct hourly costs and vehicle fees for the State Police will be billed directly to and paid by the Town of Suffield.

ITEM 8 – PREFORMED SCOUR HOLE – Work under this item includes furnishing a preformed scour hole at the locations shown on the plans.

Materials: Filter fabric shall meet the requirements of 7.55 and M.08.01-19. Granular Fill shall meet the requirements of M.02.01.2. Riprap shall meet the requirements of M.12.02.2.

Construction Methods: Preformed Scour Hole shall be installed as shown on Detail D-19. Payment shall be based on the unit bid price applied to the actual number of each hole installed.

ITEM 9 – RETAINING WALL – Work under this item includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, inspection and construction of a modular concrete Segmental Retaining Wall ("SRW") including drainage system and geosynthetic reinforcement. The work includes furnishing and placement of the Leveling Base, Drainage system, Geotextile Fabric, SRW units, Backfill, and Drainage Aggregates.

Materials and Construction Methods: The Retaining Wall shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions. Contractor shall furnish to Owner shop drawings of wall stamped by CT Professional Engineer.

Measurement shall be by square foot of the face of the wall installed. Payment shall be per the number of square feet (SF) of wall accepted, as measured at the face of the wall.

ITEMS 10 – CONCRETE SIDEWALKS - Work includes the installation of Concrete Sidewalk, Concrete Sidewalk Ramp and Detectable Warning Surface in accordance with SECTION CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND RAMPS at the locations shown on the Plans.

ITEM 11 – PAVED CATCH BASIN APRONS - Work includes the furnishing and placement of bituminous concrete pavement in accordance with SECTION 8.03 PAVED APRONS at the locations shown on the Plans.

Construction Methods: The area of catch basin apron installation shall be excavated and shaped to the required grade 10 inches below the ground surface with an 8-inch thickness of processed aggregate base placed, shaped and compacted to receive 2” thick pavement formed as a shallow ditch. The length of catch basin aprons shall be from the road edge to catch basin.

9.21

ITEM 12 – BITUMINOUS CONCRETE LIP CURB - Work includes the installation of bituminous concrete lip curbing in accordance with 8.15 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE CURBING, as shown on detail R-3 at the locations shown on the Plans.

ITEM 13 - DRIVEWAY PAVING – At locations shown on the Plans the Contractor shall construct or replace driveways as required for sidewalk installation or other project work.

Work includes the furnishing and placement of bituminous concrete pavement in accordance with SECTION 9.22 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE DRIVEWAY at the locations shown on the Plans.

Special Requirements: The cost of saw cutting existing driveway pavement, providing additional base materials as needed, fine grading and compacting base material shall be included in the price bid for this item.

ITEM 14 - CHAIN LINK FENCE – Work includes the furnishing and placement of chain link fence in accordance with SECTION 9.13 CHAIN LINK FENCE, as shown on detail D-

401, at the locations shown on the Plans.

ITEM 15 – PROJECT SIGN – Work includes the furnishing and placement of a project sign in accordance with the attached “Project Sign Requirements” at the locations shown on the Plans.

ITEM 16 – REMOVE & RELOCATE EXISTING SIGNS – Work under this item includes the careful removal and relocation of existing traffic signs impacted by the proposed grading and construction activities.

Materials: Metal sign post replacement if needed shall meet the requirements of CTDOT Form 819, Section M.18.02. Construction Methods: Signs shall be installed in accordance with CTDOT Form 819, Section 9.75 and Suffield Town Engineer Standard Details.

Payment shall be made at the lump sum bid price upon final acceptance of work completed.

ITEM 17 – CT DOT ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - The Contractor will be required to obtain a Highway Encroachment Permit from DOT District 4, located at 359 South Main Street Thomaston, CT 06787 for work within the State Rights-of-Way of Mapleton Avenue (Route 190). No other local permits are anticipated. All costs associated with obtaining and complying with this permit, including application fees, coordination, and any requirements imposed by CT DOT, shall be included in the bid price for this item.

ITEM 18 – CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING – Work includes construction staking in accordance with SECTION 9.80 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING.

ITEM 19 - RESTORATION – The Contractor shall restore to as good or better condition all areas disturbed by construction on this project. Work shall include clean-up of all construction items and the restoration of ground cover and items such as flag poles, mail boxes, signs, fences, monuments, iron pins, etc. disturbed by construction.

Materials:

• Topsoil shall conform to the requirements of Section M.13.01-1.

• Lime shall be a standard commercial ground dolomitic limestone.

• Fertilizer shall be a commercial grade granular 10-10-10 fertilizer.

• Grass Seed for permanent lawn restoration shall be a mixture conforming to the following:

Species Proportion by Weight

Minimum Purity Minimum Germination

Kentucky Bluegrass 25% 85% 75% Creeping Red Fescue 35% 98% 85% K-31 Tall Fescue 30% 98% 85% Perennial Ryegrass 5% 98% 90% Alsike Clover 5% 96% 85% The seed supplier shall submit a certificate that the seed conforms to the above specifications.

Construction Methods: Work involved in restoring all affected areas shall include:

• Replacement of topsoil removed by excavation to a minimum six (6) inch depth. Stones over 1 inch diameter shall be removed from the surface of the topsoil by raking.

• Removal and disposal of any tree portions, brush and other items cut to perform the work.

• Removal of excess construction materials such as stone, pipe, gravel, etc., along with any grade stakes.

• Fine grading to fill in any ruts, holes and eliminate undesirable drainage conditions such as ponding.

• Liming, fertilizing and seeding areas where the original ground cover was removed.

Seasonal dates for seeding shall be May 1st to June 15th (Spring) and September 1st to October 15th (Fall). Lime shall be applied at the supplier’s recommended rate with fertilizer spread at the rate of 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet lightly raked into the soil. Seed shall be spread at least 4 days after fertilization at a rate of 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet raked lightly into the soil. Seeded areas will be lightly mulched with hay. Watering of seeded areas shall be done immediately with maintenance continued through the first mowing. Bare spots shall be restored and reseeded.

• Resetting signs, mailboxes, and newspaper boxes including temporary installation during the construction period.

• Resetting any public or private monuments, iron pipes or other property line markers damaged or disturbed by work under this contract, which shall be done under the supervision of a Connecticut licensed surveyor.

Payment shall be at the lump sum bid price upon completion of the work satisfactory to the Town Engineer.

ITEM 20 - MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC - Under this item, the Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic during the period of construction on this project.

Work shall include furnishing, erecting, removing, re-erecting, maintaining and later removal of signs, barricades, warning lights, and other devices required to adequately safeguard traffic throughout the project area. All signs barricades and necessary devices shall be of sufficient size and color so as to adequately inform the public of any possible traffic hazards and shall conform to the details outlined in “State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Traffic control Signing Patterns for Maintenance - Construction - Permit Operations” latest revision. The Contractor shall also be required to supply flagmen to maintain traffic flow when, in the opinion of the Police Department or the Town Engineer, public safety is endangered by the Contractor’s operations. All work shall be coordinated with the Suffield Police Department. One lane of travel shall be maintained at all times throughout the project duration with two lanes of travel maintained at all times when the Contractor is not working at the site. The time of blockage of driveways shall be minimized with residents notified at least 24 hours in advance of any blockage.

Payment shall be made at the lump sum bid price with half of the payment made at the first pay requisition for the project and the remainder made at the completion of all work on the project. Special Requirements: The cost for uniformed State Traffic Procurement / State Police Officers and their associated cruisers shall NOT be carried by the Contractor in this contract. All invoices for State Police traffic control services will be paid directly by the Town of Suffield. The Contractor’s Lump Sum bid for Item 21 (Maintenance and Protection of Traffic) shall strictly cover the cost of the contractor's own layout, signs, barricades, warning lights, drums, and flagmen as required to safeguard the work zone.

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Index

Construction Contracts - Required Contract Provisions (State Funded Only Contracts)

1. Contract Wage Rates

2. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended

3. Connecticut Statutory Labor Requirements

a. Construction, Alteration or Repair of Public Works Projects; Wage Rates

b. Debarment List - Limitation on Awarding Contracts

c. Construction Safety and Health Course

d. Awarding of Contracts to Occupational Safety and Health Law Violators Prohibited

e. Residents Preference in Work on Other Public Facilities (Not Applicable to

Federal Aid Contracts)

4. Tax Liability - Contractor’s Exempt Purchase Certificate (CERT – 141)

5. Executive Orders (State of CT)

6. Non-Discrimination Requirement and Certification

(pursuant to section 4a-60 and 4a-60a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised)

7. Whistleblower Provision

8. Connecticut Freedom of Information Act

a. Disclosure of Records

b. Confidential Information

9. Service of Process

10. Substitution of Securities for Retainages on State Contracts and Subcontracts

11. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

12. Forum and Choice of Law

13. Summary of State Ethics Laws

14. Audit and Inspection of Plants, Places of Business and Records

15. Campaign Contribution Restriction

16. Tangible Personal Property

17. Bid Rigging and/or Fraud – Notice to Contractor

18. Consulting Agreements Representation

19. Sovereign Immunity

20. Large State Contract Representation for Contractor

21. Large State Contract Representation for Official or Employee of State Agency

22. Iran Investment Energy Certification

23. Access to Contract and State Data

24. Affirmative Action Policy Statement

25. Compliance with Consumer Data Privacy and Online Monitoring

Index of Exhibits

EXHIBIT A - Affirmative Action Policy Statement (page 14)

EXHIBIT B - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) (page 18)

EXHIBIT C - State Wage Rates and Other Related Information (Begins on page 26)

1. Contract Wage Rates

The Contractor shall comply with:

The State wage rate requirements indicated in Exhibit D hereof are hereby made part of this Contract.

Prevailing Wages for Work on State Highways; Annual Adjustments. With respect to contracts for work on state highways and bridges on state highways, the Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 31-54 and 31-55a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised.

As required by section 1.05.12 (Payrolls) of the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation’s

Standard Specification for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction (FORM 819), as may be revised, every Contractor or subcontractor performing project work on a federal aid project is required to post the relevant prevailing wage rates as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor. The wage rate determinations shall be posted in prominent and easily accessible places at the work site.

2. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended

This provision applies to those Contractors who are or will be responsible for compliance with the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), (Act), during the term of the Contract. The Contractor represents that it is familiar with the terms of this Act and that it is in compliance with the Act. Failure of the Contractor to satisfy this standard as the same applies to performance under this Contract, either now or during the term of the Contract as it may be amended, will render the Contract voidable at the option of the State upon notice to the contractor. The

Contractor warrants that it will hold the State harmless and indemnify the State from any liability which may be imposed upon the State as a result of any failure of the Contractor to be in compliance with this

Act, as the same applies to performance under this Contract.

3. Connecticut Statutory Labor Requirements

(a) Construction, Alteration or Repair of Public Works Projects; Wage Rates. The

Contractor shall comply with Section 31-53 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised.

The wages paid on an hourly basis to any person performing the work of any mechanic, laborer or worker on the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment or contribution paid or payable on behalf of each such person to any employee welfare fund, as defined in subsection (i) of section 31-53 of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the same trade or occupation in the town in which such public works project is being constructed. Any contractor who is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such persons to any such employee welfare fund shall pay to each mechanic, laborer or worker as part of such person’s wages the amount of payment or contribution for such person’s classification on each pay day.

(b) Debarment List. Limitation on Awarding Contracts. The Contractor shall comply with Section 3l-53a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised.

(c) Construction Safety and Health Course. The Contractor shall comply with section 31-53b of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised. The contractor shall furnish proof to the Labor

Commissioner with the weekly certified payroll form for the first week each employee begins work on such project that any person performing the work of a mechanic, laborer or worker pursuant to the classifications of labor under section 31-53 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised, on such public works project, pursuant to such contract, has completed a course of at least ten hours in duration in construction safety and health approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health

Administration or, has completed a new miner training program approved by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration in accordance with 30 CFR 48 or, in the case of telecommunications employees, has completed at least ten hours of training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.268.

Any employee required to complete a construction safety and health course as required that has not completed the course, shall have a maximum of fourteen (14) days to complete the course. If the employee has not been brought into compliance, they shall be removed from the project until such time as they have completed the required training.

Any costs associated with this notice shall be included in the general cost of the contract. In addition, there shall be no time granted to the contractor for compliance with this notice. The contractor’s compliance with this notice and any associated regulations shall not be grounds for claims as outlined in Section 1.11 – “Claims”.

(d) Awarding of Contracts to Occupational Safety and Health Law Violators Prohibited.

The Contract is subject to Section 31-57b of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised.

(e) Residents Preference in Work on Other Public Facilities. NOT APPLICABLE TO

FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS. Pursuant to Section 31-52a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised, in the employment of mechanics, laborers or workmen to perform the work specified herein, preference shall be given to residents of the state who are, and continuously for at least six months prior to the date hereof have been, residents of this state, and if no such person is available, then to residents of other states.

4. Tax Liability - Contractor’s Exempt Purchase Certificate (CERT – 141)

The Contractor shall comply with Chapter 219 of the Connecticut General Statutes pertaining to tangible personal property or services rendered that is/are subject to sales tax. The Contractor is responsible for determining its tax liability. If the Contractor purchases materials or supplies pursuant to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services’ "Contractor’s Exempt Purchase Certificate

(CERT-141)," as may be revised, the Contractor acknowledges and agrees that title to such materials and supplies installed or placed in the project will vest in the State simultaneously with passage of title from the retailers or vendors thereof, and the Contractor will have no property rights in the materials and supplies purchased

Forms and instructions are available anytime by: Internet: Visit the DRS website at www.ct.gov/DRS to download and print Connecticut tax forms; or…