STONY CREEK TOWN WHARF REPAIRS BID PACKAGE 8-27-26.pdf

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INVITATION TO BID

Town of Branford

STONY CREEK TOWN WHARF REPAIRS

The Town of Branford is requesting bid proposals for repairs to be conducted on the Stony Creek Wharf.

Contract Documents will be available for download on the Town of Branford website www.branford-ct.gov and the CT DAS website.

Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Stony Creek Town Wharf Repairs” to the Finance Department, Attention Purchasing Clerk, 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 by Thursday, September 24th, 2:00 PM. No bids will be accepted after that time and date. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the submission deadline in the conference room located on the basement floor of the Town Hall.

Bids must be held firm for ninety (90) days beyond the bid opening date.

This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

CONTRACTOR’S shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates on the Project if the Bid amount exceeds $100,000, as established by the State of Connecticut.

Copies of these wage rates are incorporated in the Contract Documents. Each CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor performing Work on this Project shall comply in all respects with all laws governing the employment of labor, Social Security, and Unemployment Insurance of both the state and federal government.

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. There is $800,000 in state-funding for this project. 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 9.26%. The MBE goal for this project is 5.56%. The selected contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.

The Town of Branford has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder whose bid is the lowest of those bidders possessing the skill, ability, and integrity necessary to perform the work in good faith.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TOWN OF BRANFORD

OFFICE OF THE TREASUER

1019 Main Street Post Office Box 150 (203) 488-8394 Branford, CT 06405 FAX: 315-3736

General Requirements for Bidding and

Instructions to Bidders

NOTICE

Information provided in these specifications is CONFIDENTIAL and is to be used only for the purpose of preparing a proposal. It is further expected that each bidder will read these specifications with care, for failure to meet every one or a combination of specified conditions may invalidate the proposal.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Branford.

Bidders are requested to submit quotations on the basis of these specifications. Alternate quotations will receive consideration providing such alternatives are clearly explained.

The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and is based upon the latest available information but is not to be considered in any way as a warranty.

A. Compliance with Laws

The bidder shall at all times observe and comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations of the federal, state and local governments, which may in any way affect the preparation or the performance of the contract.

B. Timetable

Price quoted must be valid for 90 days. Start and completion dates must be included in the bid proposal.

C. Consideration of Proposals

The Board of Selectmen, or a majority of them, reserve the right to select or reject alternate proposals; to waive informality in proposals; and to reject any and all bids, or accept such bid as shall in its judgement be to the best interest of the Town of Branford.

D. Bid Bond

1. A certified check or bank draft made payable to the “Treasurer, Town of Branford”, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and a surety company in an amount no less than five percent (5%) of the base bid, is required with each proposal.

2. If the bid bond is submitted by a certified check the Town of Branford will issue a refund of the bid bond to unsuccessful bidders within fifteen (15) business days of the bid award.

E. Performance, Payment Bonds

Successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract sum.

F. Protection of Work and Property

Successful bidders shall be responsible for protection of their equipment and materials against theft, damage or deterioration on the site.

G. Competency of Bidders

1. The Municipality may make whatever investigations it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the Municipality all information and data for this purpose as the Municipality may request. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the bidder fails to satisfy the Municipality that the bidder is properly qualified by experience to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein.

2. Bidders shall have had proven experience in the field of work.

3. Bidders shall complete and fill out all blanks in the attached Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications.

H. Alternates

1. Any alternates to specified materials or workmanship must be separately listed and described in detail.

2. Alternates will be considered in awarding the contract only if they provide, as a minimum requirement, all features contained in the specifications.

3. The Town of Branford reserves the sole right to determine through its agents the equality of alternate products and/or installation procedures.

I. Bid Requirements

1. Each bidder shall return two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the proposal sheet entitled “Bid Proposal” and addenda acknowledgment, if applicable. Each bid proposal must be signed by an authorized agent of the bidder.

2. Each bidder must complete and have notarized with a notary seal the “Non-Collusion Affidavit of Bidder” form. This form must accompany all bids being submitted.

3. Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications

4. Bid Bond

5. Contractor Insurance Information Form

6. Each bidder must be in good standing with the Town of Branford.

J. Specifications – General

The contract shall include all labor and materials, tools and equipment and services required for proper performance of the work as specified hereinafter and as may be required for proper completion of the work in accordance with the highest standards of the trades involved.

K. Examination of Site

Prior to submission of the bid, contractor shall visit the site and become thoroughly familiar with all conditions under which the work will be installed.

The contractor will be responsible for any assumptions made regarding the site for the work to be performed.

The seawall and wharf are located at the end of Indian Point Road (Lat/Long 41.26414, -72.75259).

L. Liquidated Damages

For each calendar day that any work remains uncompleted after the number of working days specified for the completion of the work provided in the Contract, the amount of TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,400.00) per calendar day will be deducted from any money due to the Contractor, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.

The Base Bid Work shall reach Substantial Completion within 180 calendar days and shall be Completed and Ready for Final Payment within 195 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

There is no Winter Shutdown period for construction operations; however, foul weather days when work cannot be performed, and at the discretion of the Town, shall not be counted in the days allotted for substantial and/or final completion.

M. Connecticut Sales & Use Tax Exemption

The Town of Branford is exempt from tax on material, supplies and labor per Conn. General Statutes, section 12-412(a). Connecticut sales or use taxes shall not be included as part of any bid.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT. The work to be performed is as described in the Stony Creek Town Wharf Repairs Project Manual.

SECTION 2. ADDENDA TO THE DOCUMENTS. Any explanation regarding the meaning or interpretation of contract drawings, specifications, or other contract documents must be requested in writing, with sufficient allowance of time for receipt of reply before the time of bid opening. Any such explanations or interpretations shall be made in the form of addenda to the documents and posted for all bidders, who shall be responsible for obtaining such addenda and who shall submit all addenda with their bids. Oral explanations and interpretations made prior to the bid shall not be binding.

Questions regarding the bid shall be requested in writing to both:

Steven Sternberg, P.E., Project Manager

Mailing Address: RACE COASTAL ENGINEERING, INC.

611 Access Road Stratford, CT 06615 Phone Number: (203) 377-0663 E-mail: steve@racecoastal.com

John M. Hoefferle, PE, CFM – Town Engineer:

Mailing address: 1019 Main Street

P.O. Box 150 Branford, CT 06405 Fax: (203) 315-0606 E-mail: JHoefferle@branford-ct,gov

SECTION 3. EXAMINATION OF SITE. Bidders should visit the work site to ascertain by inspection pertinent local conditions such as location, character and accessibility of the site, availability of facilities, locations and character of existing work within or adjacent thereto, labor conditions, etc. The Owner shall make available to all prospective bidders, previous to the receipt of bids, information that they may have as to sub-soil conditions and surface topography at the work site. Such information shall be given, however, as the best factual information available without the assumption of responsibility for its accuracy or for any conclusions that the Contractor might draw therefrom.

SECTION 4, BID SECURITY. Security required, if any, shall be submitted with the Proposal, and failure to submit same shall be cause for rejection. The bidder, at his option, shall furnish a bid bond, certified check, bank draft, or bank cashier's check in the amount required. Security deposited by unsuccessful bidders will be returned as soon as practicable after the opening.

SECTION 5. PREPARATION OF BIDS. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided, and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the person signing the bid, Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the special provisions allow for partial bids. Failure to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required, bidders shall insert the words "no bid" where appropriate. Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for.

SECTION 6, APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES. Proposal quantities established in cases where any part or all of the bidding is received on a unit basis are approximate only, and each bidder shall make his own estimate from the contract drawings of the quantities required on each item and calculate his unit price bid for each item accordingly.

Bids will be compared on the basis of the stated number of units in the Proposal.

Payment on the contract will be based upon the actual number of units installed on the completed work.

SECTION 7. SUPPLEMENTAL UNIT PRICES. If the bidding schedule includes a supplemental schedule of unit prices for fixing cost basis for changes, the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all of such supplemental unit prices which it deems excessive or unreasonable.

SECTION 8. DEFINITION OF AWARD. The contract shall be deemed to have been awarded when the authorized officer of the Owner has served formal notice of award upon the intended awardee.

SECTION 9. CONTRACT, BONDS, AND INSURANCE. The bidder to whom the award is made shall enter into a written contract with the Owner within the time specified in the Proposal.

The Contractor shall secure and maintain such insurance policies as are required. A Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Town of Branford and include the Town of Branford as Additional Named Insureds.

A performance and payment bond in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the bid, with sureties to be approved by the Town of Branford for the faithful performance of the contract and shall be furnished at the time of signing the formal Agreement by the successful bidder.

SECTION 10. SUBCONTRACTORS- A list of all Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations, including those who are to furnish the principal item of material and equipment proposed for major portions of the Work including supplies of materials and any subcontractor comprising more than 5% of the Total Bid Price shall include company name, postal address, telephone number, and name of responsible individual.

SECTION 11. WAGE RATES.

CONTRACTOR’S shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates on the Project if the Bid amount exceeds $100,000, as established by the State of Connecticut. Copies of these wage rates are incorporated in the Contract Documents. Each CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor performing Work on this Project shall comply in all respects with all laws governing the employment of labor, Social Security, and Unemployment Insurance of both the state and federal government.

TOWN CONTACT PERSON:

John M. Hoefferle, PE, CFM – Town Engineer, is the designated Town of Branford contact person for this Bid:

Mailing address: 1019 Main Street, P.O. Box 150 Branford, CT 06405 Phone: (203) 315-0606 Fax: (203) 315-2188 E-mail: JHoefferle@branford-ct.gov

All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to the Contact Person and Engineer (Steve Sternberg, PE) in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the Owner in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda and will be posted on the Town’s website. Prospective bidders are responsible for obtaining addenda, if any, and acknowledging any addenda in their bid submission.

Questions received less than ten days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.

Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

The Owner will set forth as Addenda, which shall become a part of the Contract Documents, such questions received as above provided as in their sole judgment are appropriate or necessary and their decision regarding each.

The Contractor agrees to use the products and methods designated or described in the specifications as amended by the Addenda.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

All Bids shall be delivered to the Finance Department, 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405 and must be received by 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 24th, 2026. No bids will be accepted after that time and date. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the submission deadline in the conference room located on the basement floor of the Town Hall.

The Bid Proposal Sheet, Non-Collusion Affidavit and supporting documentation is to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Stony Creek Town Wharf Repairs”.

In addition to the Bid Proposal Sheet, all bid proposals should address the following:

A) Corporate Information

1. Name of the firm and parent firm, if any.

2. Nature of the firm’s primary area of service

3. Address of the principal office

4. Name, address, and telephone number of the principal contact person to receive notifications and to reply to town inquiries.

B) Corporate Experience

All submitting firms should provide a description of recent similar projects, including pertinent information such as project type, size, and scope of work performed. References should be provided.

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

List here under the Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations supplying material and work whose value is 5% or more of Total Bid Price, including those who are to furnish the principal items of material and equipment, that the BIDDER intends to employ if awarded the Contract and the work to be done by them. Include Work BIDDER intends to subcontract even if a Subcontractor or Supplier has not yet been selected, Work for which a Subcontractor is not listed shall be performed by the BIDDER.

Name Address Class of Work

ATTACHMENTS –

All bid proposals must attach the following:

1) Bid Proposal Sheet

2) Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications Form

3) Bid Bond

4) Non-Collusion Affidavit

5) Contractor Insurance Information Form

*Please attach a list of references with contact information & comparable work completed

Professional Services – Insurance Requirements

Contractor/Vendor shall agree to always maintain in force during the contract the following minimum coverage and shall name the Town of Branford as an Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to all policies except Workers Compensation. All policies should also include a Waiver of Subrogation. Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved in the State of Connecticut and with a minimum AM Best’s rating of “A-“VIII.

(Minimum Limits) General Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed

Operations Aggregate $2,000,000

Auto Liability Combined Single Limit Each Accident $1,000,000

Excess/Umbrella Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $1,000,000

Professional Liability Each Claim $1,000,000

Cyber Liability (1) Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $1,000,000

Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability (2)

WC Statutory Limits

EL Each Accident $1,000,000 EL Disease Each Employee $1,000,000 EL Disease Policy Limit $1,000,000

If any policy is written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually renewed for a minimum of two years from the completion date of this contract. If the policy is replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the expiring policy must be endorsed to extend the reporting period for claims for the policy in effect during the contract for two) years from the completion date.

Original, completed Certificates of Insurance must be presented to the Town of Branford prior to contract issuance. Contractor/Vendor agrees to provide replacement/renewal certificates at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the policies. Should any policy be cancelled for nonpayment of premium, 10 days written notice must be provided to the Town. Should any of the polices be cancelled for other reasons, limits reduced or, coverage altered, 30 days written notice must be given to the Town.

Notes

(1) Cyber Liability is required if Contractor is on Town’s network or houses Town information on their network.

(2) Workers Compensation is required if employees come onto Town property.

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER

State of:

County of: , SS)

; being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1) S/he is (owner, partner, officer, representative or agent) of , the Bidder that has submitted the attached Bid:

2) S/he is fully informed regarding the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all pertinent circumstances regarding such Bid:

3) Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid:

4) Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owner, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or of any Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the bid price or the bid price of any other Bidder or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage with the Owner or any person interested in the proposed Contract.

5) The price quoted in the attached Bid is fair and proper and is not tainted by collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest.

Signed:

Title:

Subscribed and sworn before me this day of , 20 .

Notary Public: NOTARY SEAL

My Commission expires , 20 .

Each bidder must complete and have notarized with a notary seal the “Non-Collusion Affidavit of Bidder” form.

This form must accompany all bids being submitted.

CLASSIFICATION Hourly Rate Benefits

Stony Creek Town Wharf RepairsProject:

Minimum Rates and Classifications for Heavy/Highway Construction

ID#:

By virtue of the authority vested in the Labor Commissioner under provisions of Section 31-53 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as amended, the following are declared to be the prevailing rates and welfare payments and will apply only where the contract is advertised for bid within 20 days of the date on which the rates are established. Any contractor or subcontractor not obligated by agreement to pay to the welfare and pension fund shall pay this amount to each employee as part of his/her hourly wages.

Project Number:

State#:

Project:

FAP#:

Project Town:

Stony Creek Town Wharf Repairs

Branford

Connecticut Department of Labor Wage and Workplace Standards Division

26-9130

1) Boilermaker 50.21 30.01

1a) Bricklayer, Cement Masons, Cement Finishers, Plasterers, Stone Masons 46.09 36.29

2) Carpenters, Piledrivermen 44.48 29.74

2a) Diver Tenders 44.48 29.74

2b) Divers Effluent 67.52 29.74

3) Divers 52.94 29.74

03a) Millwrights 45.14 30.24

03b) Carpenter-Welder 44.98 29.74

03c) Carpenter: Working with creosote lumber or acid 45.48 29.74

As of: August 17, 2026

4) Painters: (Bridge Construction) Brush, Roller, Blasting (Sand, Water, etc.), Spray

61.85 27.65

4a) Painters: Brush and Roller 41.17 27.65

4b) Painters: Spray 44.17 27.65

4bc) Painters: Spray Helper 42.17 27.65

4c) Painters: Steel Only 43.17 27.65

4d) Painters: Blast 46.17 27.65

4de) Painter: Blast Helper 42.17 27.65

4e) Painters: Tanks, Tower and Swingstage etc. 43.17 27.65

4f) Elevated Tanks (60 feet and above) 50.17 27.65

5) Electrician (Trade License required: E-1,2 L-5,6 C-5,6 T-1,2 L-1,2 V- 1,2,7,8,9)

49.0 38.31+3% of gross wage

6) Ironworkers: Ornamental, Reinforcing, Structural, and Precast Concrete Erection

45.25 46.62 + a

7) Plumbers (Trade License required: (P-1,2,6,7,8,9 J-1,2,3,4 SP-1,2) and Pipefitters (Including HVAC Work) (Trade License required: S-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 B-1,2,3,4 D-1,2,3,4 G-1, G-2, G-8, G-9)

52.08 36.80

----LABORERS---- -

8) Group 1: General Laborers and concrete specialist 37.0 30.47

8) Group 1a: Acetylene Burners (Hours worked with a torch) 38.0 30.47

9) Group 2: Chain saw operators, fence and guard rail erectors, pneumatic tool operators, powdermen

37.25 30.47

10) Group 3: Pipelayers 37.5 30.47

11) Group 4: Jackhammer/Pavement breaker (handheld); mason tenders (cement/concrete), catch basin builders, asphalt rakers, air track operators, block paver, curb setter and forklift operators

37.5 30.47

12) Group 5: Toxic waste removal (non-mechanical systems) 39.0 30.47

13) Group 6: Blasters 38.75 30.47

Group 7: Asbestos/lead removal, non-mechanical systems (does not include leaded joint pipe)

40.0 30.47

Group 8: Traffic control signalmen 22.2 30.47

Group 9: Hydraulic Drills 37.75 30.47

Group 10: Toxic Waste Removers A or B With PPE 40.0 30.47

----LABORERS (TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION, FREE AIR). Shield Drive and Liner Plate Tunnels in Free Air.----

13a) Miners, Motormen, Mucking Machine Operators, Nozzle Men, Grout Men, Shaft & Tunnel Steel & Rodmen, Shield & Erector, Arm Operator, Cable Tenders

39.23 30.47 + a

13b) Brakemen, Trackmen, Miners' Helpers and all other men 38.26 30.47 + a

----CLEANING, CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL----

14) Concrete Workers, Form Movers, and Strippers 38.26 30.47 + a

15) Form Erectors 38.59 30.47 + a

----ROCK SHAFT LINING, CONCRETE, LINING OF SAME AND TUNNEL IN

FREE AIR:----

16) Brakemen, Trackmen, Tunnel Laborers, Shaft Laborers, Miners Helpers 38.26 30.47 + a

17) Laborers Topside, Cage Tenders, Bellman 38.15 30.47 + a

18) Miners 39.23 30.47 + a

----TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: ---

18a) Blaster 45.72 30.47 + a

19) Brakemen, Trackmen, Groutman, Laborers, Outside Lock Tender, Gauge Tenders

45.52 30.47 + a

20) Change House Attendants, Powder Watchmen, Top on Iron Bolts 43.54 30.47 + a

21) Mucking Machine Operator, Grout Boss, Track Boss 46.31 30.47 + a

----TRUCK DRIVERS----(*see note below)

Block Truck 39.98 33.00 + a

2 Axle 38.66 33.00 + a

Helpers 36.16 33.00 + a

Three Axle Trucks; Two Axle Mixer 38.77 33.00 + a

Three Axle Mixer 38.83 33.00 + a

Four Axle 38.89 33.00 + a

Four Axle Mixer 40.69 33.00 + a

5 Axle 38.89 33.00 + a

5 Axle Mixer 40.69 33.00 + a

Heavy Duty Trailer (40 tons and over) 41.16 33.00 + a

Heavy Duty Trailer (up to 40 tons) 39.89 33.00 + a

Snorkle Truck 39.04 33.00 + a

Swivel Dump and Tack Truck 38.89 33.00 + a

Euclids and Semi Trailer 38.94 33.00 + a

----POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS----

Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Caisson Drilled Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required)

60.66 30.95 + a

Group 1a: Front End Loader (7 cubic yards or over); Work Boat 26 ft. and over.

55.6 30.95 + a

Group 2: Cranes (100 ton rate capacity and over). (Trade License Required) 60.24 30.95 + a

Group 2a: Cranes (under 100 ton rated capacity), Magni Type-360 Rotating Forklift.

59.2 30.95 + a

Group 2b: Excavator over 2 cubic yards; Pile Driver ($3.00 premium when operator controls hammer), HF-1 Forklift, Drills with self contained power units, Micropile up to 14 inches helical pile.

55.17 30.95 + a

Group 3: Excavator; Gradall; Master Mechanic; Hoisting Engineer (all types of equipment where a drum and cable are used to hoist or drag material regardless of motive power of operation), Rubber Tire Excavator (Drott-1085 or similar);Grader Operator; Bulldozer Fine Grade (slopes, shaping, laser or GPS, etc.). (Trade License Required)

54.13 30.95 + a

Group 4: Trenching Machines; Lighter Derrick; CMI Machine or Similar;

Koehring Loader (Skooper), Goldhofer.

53.61 30.95 + a

Group 5: Specialty Railroad Equipment; Asphalt Paver; Asphalt Spreader;

Asphalt Reclaiming Machine; Line Grinder; Concrete Pumps; Drills with Self Contained Power Units; Boring Machine; Post Hole Digger; Auger; Pounder;

Well Digger; Milling Machine (over 24" mandrel)

52.78 30.95 + a

Group 5 continued: Side Boom; Combination Hoe and Loader; Directional Driller, Geothermal Drill.

52.78 30.95 + a

Group 6: Front End Loader (3 up to 7 cubic yards); Bulldozer (rough grade dozer).

52.35 30.95 + a

Group 7: Asphalt Roller; Concrete Saws and Cutters (ride on types);

Vermeer Concrete Cutter; Stump Grinder; Scraper; Snooper; Skidder; Milling Machine (24" and under Mandrel)

51.89 30.95 + a

Group 8: Mechanic, Grease Truck Operator, Hydroblaster, Barrier Mover, Power Stone Spreader; Welder; Work Boat under 26 ft.; Transfer Machine, Rigger Foreman.

51.34 30.95 + a

Group 9: Front End Loader (under 3 cubic yards), Skid Steer Loader regardless of attachments (Bobcat or Similar); Fork Lift, Power Chipper;

Landscape Equipment (including hydroseeder), Vacuum Excavation Truck and Hydrovac Excavation Truck (27 HG pressure or greater).

50.74 30.95 + a

Group 10: Vibratory Hammer, Ice Machine, Diesel and Air Hammer, etc. 47.91 30.95 + a

Group 11: Conveyor, Earth Roller; Power Pavement Breaker (whiphammer), Robot Demolition Equipment.

47.91 30.95 + a

Group 12: Wellpoint Operator. 47.82 30.95 + a

Group 13: Compressor Battery Operator. 47.04 30.95 + a

Group 14: Elevator Operator; Tow Motor Operator (Solid Tire No Rough Terrain).

45.45 30.95 + a

Group 15: Generator Operator; Compressor Operator; Pump Operator;

Welding Machine Operator; Heater Operator.

44.89 30.95 + a

Group 16: Maintenance Engineer and Articulating End Dump. 43.99 30.95 + a

Group 17: Portable Asphalt Plant Operator; Portable Crusher Plant Operator;

Portable Concrete Plant Operator., Portable Grout Plant Operator, Portable Water Filtration Plant Operator.

49.95 30.95 + a

Group 18: Power Safety Boat; Vacuum Truck; Zim Mixer; Sweeper;

(minimum for any job requiring CDL license), Rigger, Signalman.

46.6 30.95 + a

Surveyor: Chief of Party 50.21 30.95 + a

Surveyor: Assistant Chief of Party 46.3 30.95 + a

Surveyor: Instrument Man 44.55 30.95 + a

Surveyor: Rodman or Chairman 38.34 30.95 + a

**NOTE: SEE BELOW

----LINE CONSTRUCTION----(Railroad Construction and Maintenance)----

20) Lineman, Cable Splicer, Technician 59.91 34.00

21) Heavy Equipment Operator 53.92 31.88

22) Equipment Operator, Tractor Trailer Driver, Material Men 50.92 30.84

23) Driver Groundmen 44.93 28.47

23a) Groundman Experienced 32.95 13.99

----OUTSIDE LINE CONSTRUCTION----

24) Driver Groundmen 43.78 28.42

25) Groundmen 32.1 13.95

26) Heavy Equipment Operators 52.53 31.83

27) Linemen, Cable Splicers, Dynamite Men 58.37 33.94

28) Material Men, Tractor Trailer Drivers, Equipment Operators 49.61 30.79

29) Technician 56.12 32.85

----COMMUNICATION----

Sales & Service Technician: To include but not limited to: Installation, Repair, Splicing and Maintenance

52.07 20.62

----DREDGING----

Class A1: Mechanical Dredge Operator 48.48 17.32+a+b

Class B1: Maintenance Engineer 41.93 16.87+a+b

Class C1: Mate/Welder 38.38 16.62+a+b

Class D: Deckhand 30.86 16.09+a+b

Welders: Rate for craft to which welding is incidental.

Surveyors: Hazardous material removal: $3.00 per hour premium.

*Note: Hazardous waste removal work receives additional $1.25 per hour for truck drivers.

**Note: Hazardous waste premium $3.00 per hour over classified rate.

Truck Drivers: Trainers Premium: $3.00 over wage rate.

Truck Drivers: Night Premium - Mixer Drivers: $2.00 over wage rate.

Crane with 150 ft. boom (including jib) - $1.50 extra

Crane with 200 ft. boom (including jib) - $2.50 extra

Crane with 250 ft. boom (including jib) - $5.00 extra

Crane with 300 ft. boom (including jib) - $7.00 extra

Crane with 400 ft. boom (including jib) - $10.00 extra

All classifications that indicate a percentage of the fringe benefits must be calculated at the percentage rate times the "base hourly rate".

Apprentices duly registered under the Commissioner of Labor's regulations on "Work Training Standards for Apprenticeship and Training Programs" Section 31-51-d-1 to 12, are allowed to be paid the appropriate percentage of the prevailing journeymen hourly base and the full fringe benefit rate, providing the work site ratio shall not be less than one full-time journeyperson instructing and supervising the work of each apprentice in a specific trade.

~~Connecticut General Statute Section 31-55a: Annual Adjustments to wage rates by contractors doing state work

The Prevailing wage rates applicable to this project are subject to annual adjustments each July 1st for the duration of the project.

Each contractor shall pay the annual adjusted prevailing wage rate that is in effect each July 1st, as posted by the Department of Labor.

It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain the annual adjusted prevailing wage rate increases directly from the Department of Labor's website.

The annual adjustments will be posted on the Department of Labor's Web page:

www.ct.gov/dol. For those without internet access, please contact the division listed below.

The Department of Labor will continue to issue the initial prevailing wage rate schedule to the Contracting Agency for the project.

All subsequent annual adjustments will be posted on our Web Site for contractor access.

Contracting Agencies are under no obligation pursuant to State labor law to pay any increase due to the annual adjustment provision.

Effective October 1, 2005 - Public Act 05-50: any person performing the work of any mechanic, laborer, or worker shall be paid prevailing wage

All Person who perform work ON SITE must be paid prevailing wage for the appropriate mechanic, laborer, or worker classification.

All certified payrolls must list the hours worked and wages paid to All Persons who perform work ON SITE regardless of their ownership i.e.: (Owners, Corporate Officers, LLC Members, Independent Contractors, et.

al)

Reporting and payment of wages is required regardless of any contractual relationship alleged to exist between the contractor and such person.

~~Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clause (29 CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

Please direct any questions which you may have pertaining to classification of work and payment of prevailing wages to the Wage and Workplace Standards Division, telephone (860)263-6790.

RACE Project No. 2025087

Stony Creek Town Wharf Repairs Project Manual

Foot of Indian Point Road

Branford, CT 06405

Prepared For:

1019 Main Street

Branford, CT 06405

Prepared By:

611 Access Road

Stratford, CT 06615 Tel: 203-377-0663 www.racecoastal.com

July 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BID FORM

2. SUMMARY OF WORK

3. STATE & FEDERAL REGULATORY PERMITS

• CT DEEP License 202500385-COP

• USACE Permit No. NAE-2022-00354

• CT DEEP Coastal Maintenance GP

4. PROJECT DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

BID FORM

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BID FORM

BID INFORMATION:

Project: Stony Creek Town Wharf Repairs Location: Foot of Indian Point Road, Branford, CT 06405 Owner: Town of Branford – 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405

BIDDER INFORMATION:

Bidder’s Name____________________________________________________________________________

Bidder’s Address_________________________________ Telephone___________________________

_______________________________________________ Fax_________________________________

_______________________________________________ Email_______________________________

By_____________________________________________ Date________________________________

Name__________________________________________

Title___________________________________________

State Contractor’s License No.______________________

In signing this Bid, I agree that I have received all of the Bid Documents entitled and dated in the Invitation to Bid, List of Drawings and Addenda number and dated as follows:

Addendum No.: ___________________________ Dated: _______________________________

Addendum No.: ___________________________ Dated: _______________________________

I have included the provisions of the above Bid Documents and Addenda in my bid. I have received and reviewed the Bid Documents entitled “Stony Creek Town Wharf Repairs”.

The Bidder, having familiarized ourselves with the existing conditions on the project area affecting the cost of the Work and with the Contract Documents (which includes Specifications and Drawings), hereby propose to furnish all supervision, technical personnel, labor, materials, machinery, tools, appurtenances, equipment and service, including utility and transportation services, required to construct and complete the Scope of Work all in accordance with the above listed documents.

The Bidder proposes to perform the Work for the following costs as listed in the Bid Form, which includes unit prices for possible changes to quantities of certain work items.

STONY CREEK TOWN WHARF REPAIRS BID FORM

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1. BASE BID

The Base Bid shall include the cost of materials, labor and equipment, including overhead and profit, and performing any associated quality control, environmental protection, safety requirements, and tests and reports, necessary to complete the work to the Owner’s satisfaction, in accordance with the Bid Documents. This includes, but is not limited to, temporary work, submittals, subcontractors, and other efforts required to affect the work. It also includes all materials, labor, and equipment for incidental work associated with the installation of the item, such as hardware, welding, curing and protection, and any other item implicit to the proper installation of the item subject to the acceptance by the Owner.

Payment for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the Base Bid Schedule. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular Bidding Schedule or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Bid Documents for the following price(s):

BASE BID SCHEDULE

INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE SALES AND USE TAXES

Item No.

Bid Quantity Description of Work Unit Cost Total Cost

1 1 Mobilization / Demobilization N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

2 1 Obtain Building Permit (Excluding permit fee) N/A $______________

(Lump Sum)

3 1 Furnish & Install Temporary Controls N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

4 1 Replace (4) Timber Float Anchor & Gangway Fender Piles N/A $______________

(Lump Sum)

5 1 Replace (5) Timber Fender Piles N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

6 1 Replace Timber Cross Bracing N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

7 1 Furnish & Install Additional Pile Cap to Stringer Straps N/A $______________

(Lump Sum

8 1 Replace Pile Cap Hardware & Straps N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

9 1 Replace (2) Floating Docks N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

10 1 Replace (2) Aluminum Gangways N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

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11 1 Replace (4) Ladders & Lower Horiz. Supports N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

12 1 Furnish & Install (55) Polyethylene Pile Caps N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

13 1 Replace 500 SF Timber Decking (3x10) N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

14 1 Replace 800 SF Timber Decking (4x10) N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

15 1 Replace 60 LF Timber Curbing (10x10) N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

16 1 Replace 95 LF Timber Curbing (3x10) N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

17 1 Repair/Replace 75 LF Metal Railing N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

18 1 Replace Timber Rails N/A $______________ (Lump Sum)

TOTAL BASE BID: Contract Item Nos. 1 to 18 $______________

(TOTAL)

I will furnish all labor, material, equipment and services necessary to perform the work required for the Base Bid package in accordance with the bid documents, inclusive of the cost of Performance and payment Bonds, and will take full payment the lump sum price of:

_____________________________________________ Dollars ($__________________) (BIDDER: Fill in the amount in words and numbers. In cases of conflicts between words and numbers, words shall control.)

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2. ALTERNATE BID ITEMS

Alternate Bid Items, either “Additive” (ADD) or “Deductive” (DEDUCT), are items that may be added to the contract if funds are available (Additive), or subtracted from the contract (Deductive), and at the OWNER’s discretion. The below items are considered Alternate Bid Items to the Base Bid. In the comparison of Bids, Alternates will be applied in the same order of priority as listed in the Bid Form. For comparison purposes “Additive” Alternates will be accepted, following the order of priority established in the Bid Form, until doing so would cause the budget to be exceeded, or in the case of “Deductive” Alternates, may be applied if doing so could cause the budget to be met. After determination of the Successful Bidder based on this comparative process and on the responsiveness, responsibility, and other factors set forth in these Instructions, the award may be made to said Successful Bidder on its Base Bid and any combination of its “Alternate” Bids for which Owner determines funds will be available at the time of award.

ALTERNATE BID SCHEDULE

INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE SALES AND USE TAXES

Item No. Bid Quantity Description of Work Unit Cost Total Cost

ADD – 1 1 Replace 720 SF Timber Decking (3x10, Boardwalk) N/A $______________

(Lump Sum)

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3. UNIT PRICES

Unit Prices shall be used for a change in quantity from the Base Bid or Alternate Bid, or for additional items as may be directed to be installed by the Owner. The cost in the Base Bid or Alternate Bid shall include the quantities reflected in the Bid Documents. The cost of a change in quantity for a specific item shall be calculated using the unit prices below. The Unit Price shall include the cost of materials, labor and equipment, sales tax, and overhead and profit necessary to complete the work to the Owner’s satisfaction. This includes, but is not limited to, temporary work, submittals, subcontractors, and other efforts required to affect the work. It also includes all materials, labor, and equipment for incidental work associated with the installation of the item, such as hardware, welding, curing and protection, and any other item implicit to the proper installation of the item subject to the acceptance by the Owner.

UNIT PRICES:

INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE SALES AND USE TAXES

Contract Item No. Description of Work Unit Cost

U-1 Replace 4x12 Stringer $___________

(EA)

U-2 Replace 3x10 Stringer $___________

(EA)

U-3 Replace Float Anchor Pile $___________

(EA)

SUMMARY OF WORK

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SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under the project drawings and specifications.

The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, material, and equipment, and performing all construction and rehabilitation as specified herein or indicated on the drawings, required for repairs to existing wharf and docks at Stony Creek Town Wharf, Foot of Indian Point Road in Branford, CT. The Work includes, but is not limited to:

• Installation of temporary controls

• Replacement of timber piles and associated blocking & hardware

• Replacement of timber cross bracing with associated hardware

• Installation of additional pile cap to stringer strapping and hardware

• Replacement of pile to pile cap strapping and hardware

• Replacement of (2) timber floating docks

• Replacement of (2) aluminum gangways

• Replacement of (4) steel ladders & lower braces

• Installation of pile caps for (including associated pile top repairs)

• Replacement of timber curbing

• Replacement of metal railing

• Replacement of timber rails

• Associated demolition and disposal

The Work further includes other items as may be required under the terms and conditions of the specifications and the regulatory permits issued by the Federal, State, and Local authorities with jurisdiction over such work and approved by the OWNER for use as a part of this work.

CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER immediately in writing if CONTRACTOR observes any discrepancies or errors which would materially affect the project.

This scope of work includes all necessary measures for protection of the environment.

Environmental protection requirements under this contract are as important to overall completion of the work as other technical aspects. Failure to meet the requirements of these specifications for environmental protection may result in work stoppages or termination for default. The proper completion of the work shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. No part of time lost due to any work stoppages resulting from failure to meet the requirements for environmental protection shall be made the subject of claims for time extensions or for excess costs or damages by the CONTRACTOR. If the CONTRACTOR fails or refuses to promptly repair any damage caused by violation of the provisions of these specifications, the OWNER may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost thereof to the CONTRACTOR.

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1.2 ENGINEER

a. The ENGINEER shall be appointed by the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR will be so notified of the identity of the ENGINEER including firm, individual name, telephone number, and mailing address. All inquiries concerning any phase of the contracted work shall be made to:

Steven Sternberg, P.E., Project Manager

RACE COASTAL ENGINEERING, LLC

611 Access Road Stratford, CT 06615

(203) 377-0663 steve@racecoastal.com

b. The performance of the work shall be under the administration of the ENGINEER and he shall review the work for compliance with the drawings and specifications.

c. The provisions of this Contract regarding review or approval by the ENGINEER or any action taken pursuant thereto, are not intended to and shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of responsibilities for the accomplishment of the work, either as regards sufficiency or the time for performance, except as may be otherwise expressed in writing. No oral statement or directive, by the ENGINEER, shall in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this Contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

The Plans identify project specific submittals which require ENGINEER and/or OWNER approval.

1.4 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated Damages are not covered under this document. Refer to other OWNER documentation.

1.5 PHYSICAL DATA

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the CONTRACTOR's information. The OWNER shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the CONTRACTOR.

a. Site Conditions:

The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys on the dates. The conditions represented prevailed at the time the investigations and surveys were made. Before commencing

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1.6

1.7

1.8 work at the site, the CONTRACTOR shall verify the existing conditions indicated on the drawings and in the specifications.

b. Artificial Obstructions and Other Material:

Except for the locations indicated on the contract drawings, the OWNER has no additional knowledge of existing debris, boulders, cables, pipes, or other artificial obstructions or other material that would necessitate the use of explosives or the deployment of additional equipment for economical removal.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

CONTRACTOR shall convene a pre-construction meeting with the OWNER and ENGINEER to establish a plan of action, schedule, review environmental concerns and permit conditions, and to establish clear lines of communication.

SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the CONTRACTOR shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the OWNER and has the authority to act for the CONTRACTOR.

b. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the OWNER.

c. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

CONTRACT TIMES

1.8.1 Contract Times

Notice to Proceed is expected to be provided by October 19, 2026.

The Base Bid Work shall be substantially complete by April 17, 2027, and completed and ready for final payment by May 3, 2027.

1.8.2 Hours of Operations

The CONTRACTOR will be allowed to perform work within the following work hours:

Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The hours of operations shall be limited to non-holiday weekdays between the hours listed above. However, if after the first full week of operation the noise levels and other activities are determined to be innocuous by neighbors, CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER. The availability of OWNER personnel is not guaranteed after 4:00 pm weekdays or on the weekends in the vent any such approval is granted.

1.8.3 Organization at the Site

1.8.3.1 General

The CONTRACTOR shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work within the Contract Times noted.

The CONTRACTOR shall follow the construction sequence as recommended by the ENGINEER. If the material supply of the work is delayed, CONTRACTOR shall proceed to the next work that can be accomplished until delayed supply is received.

1.8.3.2 Rate of Progress

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any delays at its own expense that will be required to complete the work at its own expenses without any additional expenses to the OWNER. Should the CONTRACTOR fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress, the OWNER may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained.

1.9 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF UPLAND FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

a. Unless obtained by the OWNER or specified otherwise in the contract documents, the

CONTRACTOR, at his own expense, shall be responsible for the following:

1. Determining, if necessary, the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the work, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, State, and Federal authorities. The CONTRACTOR shall decide the hauling quantity required for number of hauling trucks and its routes before commencing the work and discuss during the pre-construction meeting or submit the plan before commencement of the work to the

OWNER.

2. Complying with all local, State, and Federal regulations and restrictions when using any upland facilities or hauling routes. Disposal site location for debris, SUMMARY OF WORK Page 5 of 14 detritus, and organic matter, as determined by the CONTRACTOR in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, shall be provided to the OWNER prior to starting work. Un-authorized material shall not be disposed of on-site.

1.10 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.10.1 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

a. The CONTRACTOR…