B026-51 Lincoln Paving Project

The City of Meriden, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation to Bid (B026-51) for the reconstruction of the Lincoln Middle School parking lot located at 164 Centennial Avenue in Meriden, New Haven County. This is a fixed-price construction contract procurement that encompasses removal and replacement of bituminous concrete pavement, concrete curbing, and drainage structure tops, installation of new pavement markings, and implementation of sedimentation control measures to reconstruct existing infrastructure with modifications to current standards. The scope of work includes earth excavation, subgrade preparation, HMA asphalt placement in two grades, concrete curbing installation, turf establishment, and detectable warning surfaces, with two optional Add Alternates available for loading bay area improvements and concrete sidewalk installation at the school's frontage. Bidders must submit bids for the Base Bid plus both Add Alternatives, though only the Base Bid amount determines contract award; the City reserves the right to include either, both, or neither alternative in the final contract. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 10:00 am at Lincoln Middle School, with a question submission deadline of April 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm, and electronic bids due no later than 11:00 am on April 23, 2026, via the City's eProcurement Portal. Successful contractors must comply with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements, provide certified weekly payroll documentation, and ensure all workers complete a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health course prior to commencing work. The contract awards to the lowest responsive bidder based on total Base Bid amount, with bidders remaining open for sixty days following bid opening with no withdrawal permitted.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses; however, all contractors and subcontractors are subject to prevailing wage compliance as mandated by Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53. The successful contractor must provide a bid bond equal to ten percent of the bid amount, along with Labor and Material Payment Bonds and a Performance Bond each equal to one hundred percent of the contract price, and must maintain General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation coverage at statutory limits with the City of Meriden named as an additional insured. The engineer's estimate dated March 26, 2026, establishes a total project construction cost of $729,133.18 for the Base Bid with a 10 percent contingency, with Add Alternate 1 valued at $65,649.71 and Add Alternate 2 at $52,800.00, for a combined total of $847,582.89 in 2026 prices. Major cost components include HMA asphalt placement, concrete curbing installation, earth excavation, and mobilization services, with unit prices provided for each line item in the estimate. Substantial completion is required by August 15, 2026, with final completion due fifteen days thereafter, and liquidated damages are established at $1,500 per day for any delays beyond specified completion dates. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut Sales and Use Tax, which should not be included in bid pricing, and the contractor must obtain all necessary municipal and state permits prior to commencing work.