CDBG Sidewalks, Curbs and Ramps

The City of Meriden, Connecticut Engineering Department is requesting bids for construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs, ramps, and associated concrete work on Oak Street (West Side) and Liberty Street (South Side) using Community Development Block Grant funds, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and questions due August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The procurement carries a 25% Small Business Enterprise set-aside and a 6.25% Minority/Women/Disabled-owned Business set-aside, with good faith effort demonstration required. Section 3 businesses receive bid preference, with first priority for those providing employment opportunities to Section 3 residents in Meriden, New Haven, and Hartford counties.

The scope encompasses approximately 8,200 square feet of concrete sidewalk, 1,650 square feet of driveway apron, 1,620 linear feet of concrete curb, 750 square feet of handicap ramps, bituminous concrete driveway repair, and replacement of catch basin tops. Work must commence approximately September 15, 2026 and be completed by December 15, 2026. Contractors must maintain at least one sidewalk crew working forty hours per week for the project duration. State of Connecticut prevailing wage rates and Davis-Bacon wage requirements apply to all laborers and mechanics.

The procurement is subject to Build America Buy America Act provisions requiring domestic content procurement preferences for iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. Bidders must submit a Bid Bond equal to ten percent of the bid amount; the successful bidder will provide Labor and Material Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds for one hundred percent of the contract price. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for failure to meet the December 15 completion deadline. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and state sales and use taxes, which should not be included in bid prices. Bids are submitted electronically via the City eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.