Gateway entrance brownstone columns

The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is soliciting competitive bids for the construction of Gateway Entrance Brownstone Columns through Solicitation #14920. The project requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to construct two 9.76-foot tall gateway columns with welcome signs, including lawn reseeding and related work. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of their sealed bid by May 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM EDT to Amy Meriwether, Director of Finance, at 933 Hopmeadow Street. A vendor Q&A period is open from April 11, 2023, at 3:15 PM EDT through April 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM EDT, during which potential bidders may submit questions to Thomas J. Roy, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer. Questions must be submitted at least five business days before the bid due date, and the Town will post addenda on their website at least two days prior to bid receipt. All submitted bids will remain valid for 90 days after opening, and bidders cannot withdraw, cancel, or modify their submissions during this period.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The Town of Simsbury reserves the right to waive minor informalities in the bids when deemed in the best interest of the municipality. While the estimated total contract value is not disclosed, the project involves constructing two gateway columns with welcome signs and related landscaping work. Two supplemental documents, "Simsbury Gateway Signs-Bid Documents.pdf" and "GATEWAY SIGNS FINAL.pdf," are referenced as providing additional project specifications. The procurement process will follow standard municipal bidding protocols, with the contract likely being awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified requirements.