Bituminous sidewalk resurfacing, powder forest DR, simsbury 2026

The Town of Simsbury is requesting sealed bids for bituminous sidewalk resurfacing on Powder Forest Drive, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to Amy Merriweather, Director of Finance, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut.

The scope covers 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. Work is divided into ten sections with varying methodologies: overlay applications, complete removal and replacement, widening from 3 feet to 4 feet in one section, and concrete sidewalk ramp replacements. All materials must be new and of best quality, with one-year guarantees on materials and workmanship from substantial completion. Work must conform to Connecticut Department of Transportation standards.

Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply as the project is a renovation contract exceeding $100,000. The contractor must obtain all required permits at its own expense and call 811 or 1-800-922-4455 before excavation to mark utilities. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including workers' compensation, general liability with $1,000,000 per-occurrence limits, automobile liability, builders risk, and excess liability of $5,000,000, naming the Town as additional insured. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price are required within ten days of award.

An optional pre-bid conference will be held October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 66 Town Forest Road. Work must commence within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The Town reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder or reject any or all bids. Bids are valid for ninety days after opening. Payment is made monthly for projects exceeding eight weeks, with five percent retained until project completion and acceptance. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis.