Floating Dock Extension - Birdseye Boat Ramp Facility

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut, through its Waterfront and Harbor Management Commission (WHMC), is seeking competitive bids for a floating dock extension project at the Birdseye Boat Ramp Facility. The procurement involves furnishing and installing one 10x40 floating dock with timber piles, including all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment. Qualified contractors must complete the installation prior to the 2025 boating season, with all technical specifications prepared by RACE Coastal Engineering. The bid solicitation (BID 2025-12) is open from October 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT to November 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, with a vendor Q&A period running from October 28, 2024, at 3:15 PM EDT to November 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested contractors must submit hardcopy bids, as electronic submissions are explicitly prohibited, and all inquiries must be directed via email to the Purchasing Agent, Phillip Ryan.

The procurement opportunity is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity project, with specific encouragement for Minority/Women's Business Enterprises (M/WBE) to apply. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation is open to all qualified contractors with proven industry experience in marine dock installation. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, contingent upon approval by relevant Town boards. No specific budget range or estimated total contract value is provided in the documentation. The project is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and focuses on enhancing the local waterfront infrastructure. Potential bidders should note the strict communication guidelines, which prohibit verbal communication and require all requests for information to be submitted electronically to the Purchasing Agent.