VJT-038-052026_May_25_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document from the City of Torrington, Connecticut for construction services at the John Toro Sports Complex. The City is accepting sealed bids for the construction of two sand beach volleyball courts, fencing, walking paths, storm drainage systems, and associated utilities at 14 Perkins Street in Torrington. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control to complete the work to specification. The solicitation period runs from May 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. No site visit or bidders' conference information is referenced in the available documentation. Upon award, the successful contractor will be responsible for a one-year warranty period from the date of owner acceptance, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a maximum combined contract period of five years.

Bids must be submitted as sealed proposals with an original and three exact copies to City Hall, Room 206, 140 Main Street, Torrington, Connecticut, with all pricing quoted as firm, delivered prices F.O.B. Torrington and inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, and installation costs. Bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount in the form of a surety bond or certified check is required, and the successful bidder must provide a performance bond equal to 100% of the bid amount, a maintenance bond, and a labor and materials bond as required by Connecticut General Statutes Section 49-41 for projects exceeding $25,000. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or to another bidder if deemed in the public interest, with an option to split the award among multiple bidders. City-based bidders whose bids exceed the lowest bid by up to 6% may match the lowest price. The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), and all bids must remain valid for 90 days following bid opening. For inquiries, contact Pennie Zucco at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.