Charter OAK park west signage project

The Town of Manchester is seeking bids for the Charter Oak Park West Signage Project, located at 30 Charter Oak Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. The procurement involves the comprehensive fabrication, delivery, and installation of park entry signs and exterior building signage, with specific requirements for design, materials, and placement. Bidders must provide final designs, obtain necessary town permits, and coordinate infrastructure marking before sign installation. The project encompasses three distinct sign areas: a monument sign with a "THE OAK" logo, building signage on existing structures featuring mosaic bands and logos, and additional signage on a new construction building. Deliverables include non-illuminated custom aluminum signage, PVC logos with vinyl graphics, and precise mounting specifications. The bid response is due by May 16, 2025, at 11:00 am, with a virtual bid opening via Zoom, and all signs must be fabricated and installed by August 1, 2025. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal and comply with federal and state safety standards.

The contract includes specific qualification requirements, including a Living Wage Certification that mandates covered employers pay eligible employees either $17.25 per hour with comprehensive health care benefits or $25.46 per hour without such benefits. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with specified minimum limits. The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project is structured as a lump sum procurement with no specified quantities. Bidders must complete a 10-hour OSHA construction safety training and submit certified payroll documentation in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes. The Town of Manchester reserves the right to award the contract based on the best interests of the municipality, with potential penalties for non-compliance including fines up to $5,000 and potential legal consequences for false documentation.