DOT Patch 467 South Main Street

The Town of Colchester is soliciting sealed bids for asphalt patching and pavement repairs at 467 South Main Street under Connecticut Department of Transportation Form 819 specifications, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A pre-bid conference and site inspection are scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Colchester Town Hall; attendance is not mandatory.

The scope is a 2-inch mill and pave operation from shoulder to centerline on an approximately 40 feet long by 20 feet wide area. The contractor must provide all traffic control under its own DOT Road Entry Permit and arrange for a police flagger for all traffic patterns. Work must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Bidders must be licensed Connecticut contractors with a minimum of five years of industry experience. Required bid submissions include a bid guaranty, non-collusion affidavit, statement of bidder's qualifications, and equal employment opportunity certification. The bid is submitted as a lump sum price covering all materials, labor, equipment, taxes, incidental costs, mobilization, and demobilization. A 5 percent retainage will be held until satisfactory final project completion, with monthly payments made within 30 days of invoice submission.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 general aggregate), Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Excess/Umbrella Liability ($3,000,000), and Owners Contractors Protective Liability ($1,000,000); the Town must be listed as additional insured. Contract award will be made within 60 days of bid opening to the lowest qualified responsible bidder. The successful contractor must execute the agreement and provide required insurance policies within 10 days of award notice. Questions may be directed to Angela Petrowski, Financial Assistant, at (860) 537-7289 or apetrowski@colchesterct.gov.