Heritage way trail improvements along great meadow RD & marsh ST phases 1 and 2

The Town of Wethersfield is requesting bids for heritage trail improvements along approximately 4,900 linear feet of Marsh Street and Great Meadow Road (Phases 1 and 2), with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The contract carries a 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting setaside and a 6.25% Minority/Women/Disabled Business Enterprise (M/W/DisBE) subcontracting setaside enforced by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

The scope includes construction of 8-foot and 10-foot wide paved multi-use trails, concrete sidewalks and ramps, wooden split rail fencing, metal beam guide rails, signage, and trail lighting to connect Main Street in Old Wethersfield with the state trail and parking lot near Putnam Memorial Bridge. Work also encompasses reconstruction and re-alignment of the Marsh Street and Broad Street intersection, removal and installation of pavement markings and signs, drainage improvements, and limited road widening. Portions of the project site lie within regulated floodplain areas, requiring earthwork to provide compensatory flood storage volume.

Questions from vendors are due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The solicitation document indicates FOB Destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms. All vendors are eligible to respond. Inquiries should be directed to Julie Gerace, Town of Wethersfield Purchasing Department, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109, at 860-721-2861 or purchasing@wethersfieldct.gov.