Coupling and venturi meter bolt replacment

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #23/24-111, a critical infrastructure maintenance project at the Globe Hollow Water Treatment Plant located at 125 Spring Street. The procurement involves replacing three existing 24" Dresser style couplings with new 24" split couplings on the effluent pipe and replacing 40 bolts and nuts on a 24" Venturi flow meter. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with OSHA safety requirements, have the capability to properly brace and support pipes, and maintain continuous supervisor oversight during the project. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for June 12, 2024, at 10:30 am, with work to be performed between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am on a date selected by the Manchester Water Department. The bid response deadline is June 14, 2024, at 11:00 am, with submissions required through the Town of Manchester's electronic procurement portal. While the Water Department will manage valve closures, pipe isolation, and provide necessary pumping, the successful contractor must be prepared to execute precise technical modifications to the water treatment infrastructure.

The contract is subject to the Town of Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance, which imposes specific compensation requirements for covered employers with contracts exceeding $25,000. Eligible contractors must pay employees either $16.59 per hour with comprehensive health benefits or $24.59 per hour without such benefits. Bidders must complete a Living Wage Certification Form, indicating their status as a covered employer and affirming compliance with wage standards. The project requires the successful bidder to furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the bid price within ten business days of the award notice. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the requirement for a full performance bond suggests a substantial project value. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors who can meet technical specifications, safety requirements, and local wage ordinance standards, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation.