N. Main St. and Valentino Dr. Storm Drainage Improvements

The City of Waterbury, Connecticut Department of Engineering is requesting proposals for North Main Street and Valentino Drive Storm Drainage Improvements under RFP 8868, with proposals due August 11, 2026 at 11:30 a.m., and a mandatory information session on July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Attendance and on-time sign-in at the information session are required for proposal eligibility. This RFP is not subject to state SBE/MBE set-asides or CHRO contract compliance requirements, though the contractor must comply with Connecticut General Statutes 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f and file an Affirmative Action Plan with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

The scope includes installing a new flat-top catch basin to replace an existing basin with 50 feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe, removing a large stump, covering disturbed areas with topsoil and grass seed, installing erosion control matting on a steep slope, and repairing the drainage trench to City specifications. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion by October 15, 2026 and Final Completion by October 31, 2026.

The anticipated contract value is $36,000, funded by the Town Aid Road Program grant and Municipal Grants-in-Aid. Proposals exceeding $50,000 require 10 percent proposal security and, if awarded, 100 percent performance and payment bonds. The contractor must carry general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation at statutory limits, excess/umbrella liability of $1,000,000, and contractor's pollution liability of $1,000,000. The contractor must comply with federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements and the City's Good Jobs Ordinance regarding hiring of Waterbury residents. Delay damages are $250 per calendar day or actual damages, whichever is greater. Questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2026 via the City's ProcureWare website, with addenda available by 2:00 p.m. on August 4, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in one original and four paper copies plus a PDF on CD or flash drive to the Director of Purchasing at City Hall.