PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS - 2.pdf

This prospective bidders list from the Connecticut Department of Transportation identifies potential contractors for ITB 0138-0252, a bridge rehabilitation project in Stratford, Connecticut. The project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of Bridge No. 02150 carrying Route 15 over Freeman Brook, including culvert cleaning and concrete repair, crack sealing, a 4-inch concrete overlay on the culvert invert, installation of new sanitary sewer infrastructure (75.88 linear feet of 15-inch SDR-35 PVC pipe with three precast reinforced concrete manholes), storm drainage systems, concrete retaining wall construction, temporary water handling and access systems, and wetland and upland site restoration. The estimated contract value is $2.877 million. Bids are due October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT via Bid Express. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is scheduled. Two prospective bidders are listed: Guerrera Construction Co., Inc. of Oxford, Connecticut and PJF Construction Corp. of West Hartford, Connecticut.

A 12% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and 12% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside requirement apply, with both requiring commitment or good-faith-effort submissions within five calendar days after bid opening. Prevailing wage rates per Connecticut Labor Commissioner schedules apply. Bid security of at least 30% of the bid amount is required as a surety bond, with an annual bond option available. Bidders must be prequalified with CTDOT and maintain a current sworn Statement (CON 16) on file at least 30 calendar days before requesting a bid proposal form. The project is state-funded with concrete strength requirements of 4,000 PSI for culvert and wingwall repairs and 3,000 PSI for culvert slab repairs. Environmental restrictions include in-stream work limitations from June 1 through September 30 and tree trimming restrictions from April 15 through October 31. One asbestos-containing material was identified requiring abatement, and the structure contains minor Art Modern architectural elements requiring State Historic Preservation Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Office coordination.