Church Corners Inn Abatement and Limited Interior Demolition

The Town of East Hartford, Connecticut is requesting sealed bids for abatement and limited interior demolition at the Church Corners Inn property under ITB 27-01, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project carries state-mandated SBE and MBE spending allocation goals: $56,168 (6.80%) for SBEs and $27,258 (3.30%) for MBEs, with the selected contractor required to demonstrate good faith effort to meet these targets.

The scope encompasses asbestos-containing materials (ACM) abatement, lead-based paint removal, and PCB-containing building materials disposal, followed by selective interior demolition including interior walls, ceilings, and floor finishes at 860 Main Street. Hazardous materials scheduled for removal include aircell pipe insulation (425 linear feet), joint compound and gypsum board (450 square feet), ceiling tiles (500 square feet), linoleum flooring (260 square feet), six-inch outer diameter pipe gaskets (48 each), and painted plaster and gypsum walls and ceilings with wooden door systems containing PCBs at 50 parts per million (5,700 square feet). The project manual requires contractors to verify quantities and familiarize themselves with site conditions prior to bidding. Work is restricted to normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-site employee screening and drug background checks required. Photographic documentation (minimum 20 photographs per week), waste management with a 50% salvage and recycling goal, dust control compliance, and site protection measures to avoid disruption to owner operations are mandatory.

The project budget is $826,000 in state funding. The contract term is 90 days for substantial completion and 90 days for final completion, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for missed deadlines. A 5% bid bond, 100% Performance Bond, and 100% Labor and Materials Bond are required. Prevailing wage rates per Connecticut Department of Labor apply. Progress payments are made monthly at 95% of completed work with 5% retainage until substantial completion, then 99% payment.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the site. Companies must register with the Purchasing Agent by August 10 to be official plan holders. Questions are due August 17, 2026. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Umbrella Liability ($5,000,000), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim / $2,000,000 aggregate), with the Town of East Hartford and State of Connecticut named as additional insureds.