RFP 1168_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Town of Bloomfield, Connecticut for concrete sidewalk removal and replacement services at various locations throughout the municipality. The project scope includes removal and installation of approximately 3,500 square feet of six-inch thick concrete sidewalks, 650 linear feet of handicap ramps with detectable warning plates, 300 square feet of turf establishment, 150 square feet of bituminous driveway patching, and six detectable warning plates. The contract term extends approximately three years from execution through June 30, 2029, with no renewal options. Sealed proposals are due August 27, 2026 by 1:00 PM EST at the Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 800 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Vendors Q&A period runs from August 5, 2026 at 5:15 AM EDT through August 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Submissions must include one original (clearly marked), two paper copies, and a thumb drive with read-only copy; faxed and emailed bids are not acceptable.

Pricing must include all labor, materials, transportation, disposal, environmental charges, permits, and licenses, with bid prices remaining firm for 180 days from the opening date. The Town of Bloomfield exempts itself from state and federal taxes. Performance and Labor and Materials Payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability ($2 million), with the Town of Bloomfield, Bloomfield Board of Education, Bloomfield Public Library, and State of Connecticut named as additional insureds. Prevailing wage rates per Connecticut Department of Labor determinations and CGS 31-53 apply. The solicitation includes a 25 percent small, minority, women, and disabled-owned business set-aside requirement for state-funded work. Payment terms are Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to modify quantities to match available funding. No estimated total contract value is specified in the solicitation.