VendorChangeDetailsReport_39262_v3_Oct_12_26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Change Details Report for the Town of Simsbury, Connecticut, documenting modifications to Solicitation No. 39262 for bituminous sidewalk resurfacing on Powder Forest Drive. The project scope encompasses approximately 3,600 linear feet of bituminous sidewalk resurfacing, reconstruction of approximately 1,400 square feet of driveway aprons, and installation of five ADA-compliant ramps with detectable warning surfaces across ten work sections. Sealed bids are due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., submitted to Amy Merriweather, Director of Finance, at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 66 Town Forest Road. The report indicates that Addendum 2 Q.A Powder Forest Sidewalk.pdf was added as of October 12, 2026, with no other changes to header information, solicitation fields, questionnaires, or item specifications and quantities. Work must commence within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, and all materials must be new with one-year guarantees on materials and workmanship from substantial completion.

Bids are awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsible bidder, with the Town reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply as the project is a renovation contract exceeding $100,000. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price are required within ten days of award. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including workers' compensation, general liability with $1,000,000 per-occurrence limits, automobile liability, builders risk, and excess liability of $5,000,000, with the Town named as additional insured. The contractor must obtain all required permits at its own expense and call 811 before excavation to mark utilities. Monthly payments are made for projects exceeding eight weeks, with five percent retained until project completion and acceptance. Bids remain valid for ninety days after opening.