Consolidated Bus Lot

The Town of New Fairfield and New Fairfield Board of Education are soliciting sealed bids for construction of a consolidated bus lot at 302 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield, Connecticut, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The project is subject to Connecticut Prevailing Wage Laws and SBE/M/WBE participation goals with demonstrated good faith effort required; contractors bidding over $1,000,000 must be pre-qualified by Connecticut DAS and submit their DAS Update Statement with the bid.

The scope encompasses site demolition, concrete work, structural steel, mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, paving, landscaping, and all associated infrastructure necessary to complete the bus lot facility. All labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permitting, testing, and related services are included. The stipulated sum contract carries an estimated construction budget of $1.8 million to $2.0 million. The Notice to Proceed is expected October 1, 2026, with construction to commence within seven days. Substantial completion is targeted for June 15, 2027, and final completion by August 15, 2027.

Bid security of five percent of the bid amount is required as either a certified check or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum are mandatory. State sales tax and town permit fees are waived by the owner. All subcontractors must be pre-qualified at the time of work performance. Prevailing wage rates are established as of August 12, 2026, and subject to annual adjustments each July 1st. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder; the owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The contract documents include AIA Document A201 (2007 General Conditions), supplementary conditions, and detailed specifications.