Fuel Pump Renovation

The Town of Trumbull, Connecticut is soliciting sealed proposals through its Office of the Purchasing Agent for the Trumbull Department of Public Works Fuel Pump Renovation, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET and proposals due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. No set-asides are established for this procurement.

The scope covers two-phase site demolition and renovation of fuel pump infrastructure, including new fuel storage tanks, a fuel dispensing island, canopy structure, electrical and fire suppression systems, site grading, and erosion control. Work includes clearing and grubbing, earth and rock excavation, bituminous pavement removal and replacement, concrete pad construction, PVC piping, steel bollard installation, and turf establishment with erosion control matting. Technical specifications (Appendix B) and drawings (Appendix C) define the work, and Appendix A is the prevailing wage bid package. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply to all work. Proposers must submit statements of prior experience, current projects, personnel experience, and at least four client references from the past five years.

Bid security equals 10% of the Base Bid amount. The successful proposer must provide Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price. Insurance requires Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability at $2 million per occurrence and $5 million aggregate, plus Comprehensive Auto Liability at the same amounts. Liquidated damages of $2,200 per calendar day apply to work not substantially completed by the deadline. The Town is exempt from federal and state taxes and will not include them in payment. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Technical questions are due November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Phase 1 work is anticipated to begin March 1, 2027, with a 90-calendar-day completion requirement. Phase 2 work is anticipated to begin June 1, 2027, with a 90-calendar-day completion requirement. The overall contract allows substantial completion within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.