Furnish and install communications tower at 358 south main street

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is seeking sealed bids for Bid No. 24/25-25 to furnish and install a communications tower at 358 South Main Street. The project involves constructing a 180-foot tall steel self-supporting telecommunications tower for the Manchester Police Department, with associated infrastructure including electrical service, security fencing, lighting, site preparation, grading, and restoration. Bidders must demonstrate previous experience in steel tower construction, providing at least three project references. The contract requires a comprehensive approach, including tower design, foundation preparation, and full installation, with a total contract time of 180 calendar days. Bids will be accepted electronically via the town's eProcurement Portal until 2:00 pm on November 22, 2024, with a bid opening conducted via Zoom meeting. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, provide a 5% bid bond, and ensure all workers complete a 10-hour construction safety and health course. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per consecutive calendar day beyond the completion date, with potential annual wage rate adjustments.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), requiring prime contractors to document and seek DBE subcontractor participation. The project has a total estimated value of approximately $60,455 for the tower itself, with additional costs for foundation, installation, and related infrastructure. Valmont Industries, Inc. has provided a quote for the tower, which includes hot-dipped galvanized sections, safety climb devices, lightning rods, and a waveguide ladder. The project requires compliance with multiple federal and state regulations, including FHWA-funded project provisions, Connecticut Department of Labor standards, and non-discrimination requirements. Potential bidders must submit various compliance documents, including a non-collusion affidavit and conflict of interest statement. The project will utilize existing site infrastructure at 358 South Main Street, with geotechnical investigations already completed to assess foundation requirements. Eversource will handle the direct payment for new electric service to the communications tower site.