Prevailing_Wage_Rate_Schedule.pdf

This is a Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule document applicable to the Town of Waterford, Connecticut's Goshen Fire Station Roof Replacement project (IFB #24-008). The schedule establishes mandatory hourly wage rates and benefits for various construction worker classifications required to perform work on this state-funded roofing contract. The project involves replacing approximately two-thirds of the flat roofing system at 63 Goshen Road using Ketone Ethylene Ester (KEE) roofing solution, with work including debris removal, decking and framing inspection, permit acquisition, gutter removal and reinstallation, and site cleanup. The bid submission deadline is September 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm, with an anticipated project completion timeline of 120 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Connecticut Building Code standards and possess specialized expertise in metal roofing panel and KEE roofing installation.

The prevailing wage rates mandated by Connecticut's prevailing wage law range from approximately $20.70 to $64.01 per hour across various worker classifications, with additional benefits required beyond base hourly compensation. Connecticut requires compliance with these prevailing wage standards for all workers employed on the project. The contract includes a 25% set-aside provision for small, minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses on the state-funded portion of the contract. Contractors submitting bids exceeding $50,000 must provide 10% bid security, and the Town will retain 5% of the contract value for up to six months following successful project completion. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on contractor qualifications, technical specification compliance, and demonstrated ability to meet project requirements. Comprehensive insurance and performance bonding are mandatory, as is familiarity with OSHA safety standards, including the mandatory 10-hour Construction Safety and Health Course for employees performing manual labor.