Invitation to Bid – Well 5 WTP Backwash Lagoon Expansion

The Town of East Lyme, Connecticut is seeking sealed bids for the Well 5 WTP Backwash Lagoon Expansion project, solicitation number WS-001-2024, located adjacent to 21 Filosi Rd in East Lyme. The procurement involves expanding an existing water treatment plant backwash lagoon from approximately 15,508 cubic feet to 40,418 cubic feet, with a comprehensive scope of work including site work, ductile iron pipe installation, and perimeter fence construction. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Well 5 WTP site, and all prospective bidders are required to attend. The bid submission deadline is February 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, with the bid to be received at the Water & Sewer Office, East Lyme Town Hall. Vendors must submit any questions to Matthew Garneau (mgarneau@eltownhall.com) by February 9, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, with an understanding that an addendum may be issued. An initial addendum (No. 1) was already posted on February 12, 2024, and vendors are advised to review all documentation carefully.

The solicitation appears to be an open competitive bid with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific organizational qualifications beyond the ability to perform the described infrastructure work. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range for the project. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the individual vendor. The bid package includes standard contract terms and conditions, bid forms, and technical specifications, which are available for download through the bidding system. While the project is funded by the Town of East Lyme and located in New London County, no additional financial details or funding source specifics are disclosed in the available documentation.