Culvert Replacement - Verna Hill Road

The Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is seeking competitive bids for a culvert replacement project on Verna Hill Road near the intersection with Hillside Road. The procurement involves a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade to replace a damaged 36-inch culvert pipe that was impacted by Storm Ida, with the project requiring all labor, materials, equipment, and associated services for complete installation. Contractors must replace the existing culvert with a new 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe approximately 24 feet in length, with potential alternative materials like High-Density Polyethylene pending approvals. A mandatory site meeting is scheduled for September 25th, 2025, at 10:00 am, with project completion expected by October 30th, 2025, within a 30-day construction timeline. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and provide comprehensive documentation including proof of insurance, subcontractor details, and project references, with evaluation criteria encompassing prior experience, product range, availability, and ability to meet technical specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though small businesses have the option to provide an irrevocable letter of credit or cashier's check in lieu of a traditional bid bond. The project has received necessary approvals from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and the Fairfield Inland Wetlands Commission, with environmental considerations documented in the permit authorizations. The project will permanently impact 20 square feet of freshwater stream and 29 linear feet below the ordinary high water mark, with additional temporary wetland impacts. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a potentially significant infrastructure investment, with additional potential add-alternate items including roadway repairs, slope stabilization, and parapet stone wall repair. The town has allocated funds for police protection and will handle future guiderail installation after project completion.