Dot Patch 226 Norwich Ave

The Town of Colchester is requesting sealed bids for asphalt patching and pavement repairs at 226 Norwich Avenue under RFP 2026-004, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. All work must meet Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) Form 819 specifications. The contractor must hold a valid Connecticut contractor license and demonstrate a minimum of five years of industry experience.

The scope includes 2-inch mill and pave from shoulder to centerline on a section approximately 93 feet long by 15 feet wide. The contractor is responsible for all traffic control under its own DOT Road Entry Permit and must employ a police flagger for all traffic patterns. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum that includes all materials, labor, equipment, incidental costs, mobilization, and demobilization; federal excise tax and state sales tax are excluded. A 5% retainage will be held until satisfactory project completion, with monthly payments made within Net 30 days of invoice submission.

Insurance requirements include commercial general liability at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate; auto liability at a combined single limit of $1 million; excess/umbrella liability at $3 million; and owners contractors protective liability. Bids must include a bid guaranty, non-collusion affidavit, statement of bidder's qualifications, and equal employment opportunity certification. The contractor assumes responsibility for site-condition examination, OSHA safety compliance, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Contract award will be made to the lowest qualified responsible bidder within sixty days of bid opening. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten days of award and commence work upon receipt of notice to proceed, which will be issued within ten calendar days after contract execution or deposit of required bonds and insurance, whichever is later.