Masonry & Facade Repairs - Stratford Town Hall

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut, is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-21 for masonry and facade repairs at Stratford Town Hall, located at 2725 Main Street. The procurement encompasses masonry repointing, gutter and leader cleaning with repairs and/or replacement, and select slate roof shingle replacements. Bidders must submit a base bid covering all documented project work and provide unit prices for two specific line items: the cost to repair leaking gutter seams and the cost to replace slipped or missing slate shingles. All contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation at statutory limits, and maintain current certificates of insurance prior to work commencement. Employees performing manual labor must provide proof of completion of a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course within 30 days of contract award. The solicitation period runs from January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST through February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with a vendor question and answer period available through February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. All written inquiries must be directed to Purchasing Agent Phillip Ryan at pryan@townofstratford.com, and electronic bid submissions are not permitted. Bidders are required to visit the project site prior to submission to familiarize themselves with local conditions and contract documents.

Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply to this project if the total bid exceeds $100,000, requiring classified workers to receive minimum hourly rates ranging from $21.42 to $69.55 plus fringe benefits. The contractor must provide a one-year guarantee covering defective materials and workmanship, with all replacement costs borne by the contractor. The Town reserves the right to approve change orders up to $5,000 without Council approval if extraordinary conditions or unforeseen contingencies warrant expedited decisions. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon approval by all relevant Town boards. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget range has been indicated in the solicitation documents. The estimated total contract value has not been specified in the available procurement materials.