Chalker MillPond Dam Repair

The Town of Old Saybrook, located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for the Chalker MillPond Dam Repair project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Solicitation Number 29647. The procurement opportunity is open from April 17, 2025, to May 7, 2025, with a vendor Q&A period running from April 17, 2025, at 1:15 PM EDT to May 7, 2025, at 9:45 AM EDT. The project involves comprehensive dam repair and environmental restoration work, including removal of trees and woody vegetation, slope protection implementation, dam embankment grading, downstream channel riprap supplementation, and installation of a concrete entrance structure on an existing fish ladder. Bidders are expected to provide a comprehensive solution for the dam repair, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The primary contact for this procurement is Carl P. Fortuna Jr., who can be reached at 860-395-3123 or cfortuna@oldsaybrookct.gov. The solicitation appears to be a comprehensive project bid without specified line items, suggesting vendors will be evaluated on their ability to complete the entire scope of work.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation does not provide a total estimated project value or specific budget range, which may indicate flexibility in pricing and vendor selection. While the document lacks detailed funding source information, it suggests the project is a municipal infrastructure improvement initiative. The bid appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of executing the complex dam repair and environmental restoration work. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in dam repair, environmental restoration, civil engineering, and related infrastructure projects. The absence of specific line items implies that vendors will be evaluated on their overall capability to deliver a comprehensive solution for the Chalker MillPond Dam Repair project.