Manchester landfill MSE berm wall - phase i construction

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking a prime general contractor for the Manchester Landfill MSE Berm Wall - Phase I Construction project through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #22/23-51. The project involves constructing a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berm approximately 35 feet tall and 900 feet long around a portion of the landfill perimeter, which includes clearing and grubbing approximately 8 acres, relocating 15,360 cubic yards of existing waste, and implementing comprehensive stormwater improvements. Key deliverables include site excavation, geosynthetic reinforcement installation, perimeter and diversion swales construction, and an access road. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond or certified cashier's check and demonstrate substantial experience with similar large-scale landfill infrastructure projects, with a minimum requirement of five reference projects valued at $750,000 or more. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2023, at the Town Landfill Scale House Parking Lot, and bid responses are due electronically through the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal by April 20, 2023, at 11:00 am. The substantial completion date is set for July 15, 2024, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per consecutive calendar day beyond the completion date.

The contract opportunities appear open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance and provide certification of their employment status, with potential exemptions for organizations employing fewer than 25 eligible employees or having annual contract values under $25,000. Contractors must possess appropriate state and local permits, including those from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements, OSHA safety standards, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Performance and labor bonds will be required, with the contractor responsible for quality control testing and adherence to environmental regulations. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant earthwork and engineering, with approximately 65,725 cubic yards of reinforced fill and complex geotechnical monitoring requirements using vibrating wire piezometers and inclinometers. The technical complexity and scale of the project suggest a substantial budget range, likely in the multi-million dollar category, reflecting the extensive infrastructure improvements and environmental engineering involved.