Litchfield Housing Trust - Gagarin Place - Drainage Upgrades

The Litchfield Housing Trust is requesting bids on drainage upgrades at Gagarin Place in Litchfield, Connecticut, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

The scope encompasses stormwater management improvements across five residential units (16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 Gagarin Place), including installation of new underground PVC piping to collect stormwater from existing building downspouts, re-grading of drainage swales, installation of a new 6-inch swale and trench drain behind units 16 and 18, removal and replacement of riprap, re-grading of backyard areas, erosion and sediment control installation, and repair of any pavement damage incurred during construction. The drainage plan specifies PVC roof drains (4-inch and 6-inch), catch basins with silt sacs, trench drains, lawn drains, and materials including SDR-35 PVC pipe, HDPE pipe, and cast iron H-20 rated catch basin grates. The contractor must obtain all local, state, and federal permits (including wetlands permits), prepare complete civil drawings, and coordinate extensively with the housing authority and tenants to minimize construction inconvenience. The project must be completed within 45 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays.

Bids must be submitted on prescribed Housing Trust forms including a Form of Bid, Hold Harmless Agreement, Supplemental Agreement, Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination, and References. Bidders must submit separate pricing for permits, general conditions, and all drainage work. No bid bond or performance bond is required. The contractor provides a one-year guarantee period and receives monthly payments less 10 percent retention until guarantee expiration.

The contractor must provide evidence of workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability, and automobile liability insurance, naming the Litchfield Housing Trust and Hrica Associates LLC as additional insured parties. Questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026, with answers issued in addendum by October 2. Award is contingent upon receipt of requested grant funding. No contract value is disclosed, and no bid fee applies.