IFB-CDBG Housing Rehab, 145 Dowd Avenue, Canton, CT - Project #023-PI-03

The Town of Canton, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation project located at 145 Dowd Avenue in Canton, with the project designated as #023-PI-03. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive rehabilitation work including roofing, gutters, masonry, and electrical repairs on the specified property. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2022, at 9:00 AM at the project site, with a concurrent vendor Q&A period from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Bid packages are available through the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services website and the Town of Canton's website. Prospective bidders must submit sealed bids to the Canton CAO's Office at 4 Market Street or mail them to PO Box 168, Collinsville, CT 06022 by the submission deadline of 2:00 PM on August 15, 2022. At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or portions thereof, and to waive any technical irregularities deemed in the best interest of the project.

The Town of Canton is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages participation from Women-owned (WBE), Small (SBE), Minority (MBE), Disadvantaged (DBE) Business Enterprises, and Section 3 contractors. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the solicitation documents. While the total project budget is not explicitly stated, the project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Technical questions should be directed to Peter Testa at 203-808-6497, and administrative inquiries can be made to Melissa Denton at 860-693-7841. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder, with the Town maintaining flexibility in the selection process to ensure the best outcome for the housing rehabilitation project.