Plan_showing_original_construction_of_forebay,_fishing_pier_and_wier.pdf

This is a project plan document for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut's forebay dredging project at Center Springs Pond (Bid No. 25/26-27). The project involves the removal of approximately 750 to 1,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from the sediment forebay, along with installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sedimentation controls, water handling, forebay dewatering, installation of a riprap berm, and incidental lawn restoration work. Sealed bids will be accepted via the Town's eProcurement Portal until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with a question submission deadline of December 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The bid opening will be conducted virtually via Zoom approximately two weeks prior to contract award. All work must be completed by March 1, 2026, with contractors required to work continuously once mobilized. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond, bidder qualifications, references, a non-collusion affidavit, conflict of interest statement, and a Living Wage Certification Form with their bids.

The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Connecticut General Statute 31-53 with dredging-specific wage rates. Contractors must provide performance and labor/materials payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price and ensure all workers complete a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course. The project includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements for federal-funded work, mandating fair competition and documentation of DBE participation efforts in compliance with federal DBE goals. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits and comply with the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance. No specific budget range is explicitly stated in the procurement documents; however, the project encompasses multiple line items for mobilization, erosion controls, water handling, sediment removal, riprap installation, and restoration, indicating a substantial municipal infrastructure investment.