2627-01 Marion Rd Sidewalk Extension

The Town of Cheshire, Connecticut is requesting bids on the Marion Road Sidewalk Extension project to connect the Blackberry Woods Residential Development to Balsam Place, with sealed bids due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Cheshire Town Hall, Room 213. Mandatory pre-bid conference attendance is required for all bidders. No estimated contract value is stated.

The scope comprises two separate base bids: Base Bid "A" covers work between Balsam Place and Blackberry Place; Base Bid "B" covers work between Blackberry Place and Memory Lane. Work includes demolition, tree removal, erosion control, excavation, filling, grading, drainage and utility structure replacement, paving, concrete work, wall installation, and site restoration. Contract time is 30 consecutive calendar days for each individual Base Bid or 60 consecutive calendar days if both base bids are awarded to the same contractor. All work must conform to Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (Form 819, 2024) and the Town of Cheshire Guidelines and Specifications for Public Improvements (December 12, 2023).

Bidders must submit one original, one copy, and one electronic copy on USB drive of sealed bids in opaque, clearly labeled envelopes. A certified check or proposal bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount is required. Bid prices must be stated in both words and figures and include all labor, materials, transportation, overhead, insurance, bonds, permits, and licenses. Traffic control allowances are estimated at $20,000 for Base Bid "A," $15,000 for Base Bid "B," and $30,000 for combined bids.

Performance and payment bonds in the full contract amount are required from Connecticut-licensed sureties with at least an "A-" VIII rating. General liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, auto liability, and umbrella coverage must name the Town and State of Connecticut as additional insureds. Prevailing wage requirements apply. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion. The Town reserves the right to award each Base Bid to separate contractors. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Anticipated Notice of Award is September 2, 2026, with contract execution by September 8, 2026. Contact: Marek Kement, PE/LS, 203-271-6600 or mkement@cheshirect.gov.