New state road softball fields sports lighting

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is soliciting sealed bids for the New State Road Softball Fields Sports Lighting project (Bid No. 23/24-1), seeking a contractor to furnish and install comprehensive sports lighting infrastructure for two softball fields. The project encompasses eight 60-foot high poles with foundations, LED luminaires, a control cabinet, panelboards, receptacles, and electrical conductors. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Town's eProcurement Portal by September 26, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with a deadline for questions on September 22, 2023. Contractors are required to complete the entire project within 80 working days and must provide a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid price. Required qualifications include submitting references, a non-collusion affidavit, conflict of interest statement, and a State of Connecticut Certificate of Compliance. Bidders must also demonstrate capability in utility installations and comply with prevailing wage rates as specified in the provided documentation.

The contract includes several set-aside and participation requirements for disadvantaged businesses, particularly emphasizing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) involvement. Contractors must make good faith efforts to engage DBEs, which are defined as small businesses at least 51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The project includes provisions for DBE participation, with specific guidelines on how DBE credits are calculated and documented. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project is funded through the Town of Manchester, with 5% of the total contract price to be retained for one year after substantial completion. Additional compliance requirements include mandatory 10-hour OSHA construction safety training for workers, adherence to federal and state labor standards, and comprehensive non-discrimination provisions. Potential bidders must also comply with various federal regulations, including those from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which may influence contract implementation and workforce requirements.