ASB/Still River Pedestrian Bridge Refurbishment

CT State Colleges & Universities is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the ASB/Still River Pedestrian Bridge Refurbishment project, solicitation number BI-CTC-686, located in Hartford County, Connecticut. The procurement involves comprehensive refurbishment of an existing pedestrian bridge, with specific deliverables including minor concrete sidewalk repairs at abutments, complete replacement of wood decking with composite decking, removal of the existing west gate, and installation of new security gates at both west and east bridge ends. The project requires strict environmental protection protocols to safeguard the Still River during all construction activities. The bid period opens on January 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST and closes on February 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a vendor Q&A period running from January 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST to January 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. The solicitation package includes multiple supporting documents: a project manual, detailed drawings, AIA Document A201-2017 General Conditions, the primary invitation to bid, and two addenda. The primary contact for this opportunity is Steven Longo at CT State Colleges & Universities, located at 61 Woodland Street in Hartford, CT.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The procurement specifies delivery terms as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No specific incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. While the solicitation does not provide an estimated total project value or explicit budget range, the comprehensive nature of the bridge refurbishment suggests a significant capital investment. The documents indicate multiple versions of the solicitation were released between January and February 2025, suggesting potential updates or clarifications to the original bid specifications. The project involves substantial infrastructure improvement, focusing on enhancing pedestrian infrastructure and security through decking replacement and gate modifications. Prospective bidders should carefully review all provided documentation, including the project manual, drawings, and addenda, to fully understand the scope and requirements of the bridge refurbishment project.