Furnish detectable warning tiles

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking to procure detectable warning tiles through Invitation to Bid #24/25-45, specifically requesting 96 units of 24"x36", 150 units of 24"x48", and 150 units of 24"x60" prefabricated, cast-in-place surface panels. The tiles must be compliant with American with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and AASHTO M333 Standard Specification, available in either "Colonial Red" or "Brick Red" color. Bidders are restricted to using products from ADA Solutions or Armor-Tile, with no substitutions permitted. The bid was released on January 6, 2025, with a question submission deadline of January 16, 2025, and a response deadline of January 22, 2025, at 11:00 am. Bids will be opened virtually via Zoom, and the Town reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the bid price for one year following the award. The panels must be delivered to 263 Olcott Street in Manchester, CT, with a minimum 24-hour notice required, and must be guaranteed against manufacturer's defects, breakage, and deformation for a minimum of five years from the purchase date.

Bidders must complete and submit a Living Wage Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance (Chapter 212), which requires adherence to local wage standards for certain employers. Contractors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements as outlined by the Connecticut Department of Labor's Wage and Workplace Standards Division, including providing a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course completion card for employees working on contracts valued at $100,000 or more. The procurement includes stringent documentation requirements, such as monthly certified payrolls and verification of worker classifications, wages, and benefits. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bidders must provide comprehensive vendor information and unit costs for each tile size. The total bid value will be calculated based on the specified quantities, with potential for additional purchases within one year of the initial award. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance and be prepared for potential penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to $5,000 and possible imprisonment for filing false payroll information.