Niantic & Pattagansett Pump Houses Roof Replacements

The Town of East Lyme, Connecticut, issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) on April 6, 2026, for complete roof replacement services at two municipal water pump houses: the Niantic Pump House located at 141 Main Street, Niantic, and the Pattagansett Pump House located at 31A West Main Street, Niantic. This procurement involves the complete removal and replacement of existing asphalt shingle roofing systems, including underlayment, flashing, ventilation systems, and roof deck repair, with the new roofing systems designed to achieve R-33.39 continuous insulation at the Niantic location and R-30 minimum continuous insulation at the Pattagansett location in compliance with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code for Climate Zone 5A. Deliverables include installation of new multi-layer roofing systems comprising asphalt shingles over self-adhering sheet underlayment, rigid insulation boards, vapor barriers, and prefabricated vented nailable insulation panels, as well as installation of new 5-inch metal gutters and downspouts, replacement of fascia boards, step flashing at wall penetrations, and reinstallation of existing equipment including antennas and exhaust vents. Qualified bidders must provide a lump-sum price for roof deck repair with a $30,000 allowance and unit pricing for precast concrete deck repair, demonstrate minimum insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 automobile liability, Connecticut-compliant workers' compensation with waiver of subrogation, and $5,000,000 umbrella liability with the Town named as additional insured. The sealed bid submission deadline was April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit held on March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM; written questions not addressed at the pre-bid meeting were required to be submitted by email by 4:00 PM on April 3, 2026. The project is designated as prevailing wage work, and all work must be completed in substantial compliance by July 17, 2026, with all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and overhead costs included in the bid pricing.

This procurement contains no special set-asides or preferences, and all vendors are eligible to respond regardless of business classification or disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent contractors or current vendors are identified in the available documentation. The project site is a functioning municipal building that will remain occupied during construction, requiring contractors to coordinate work schedules and protect entrances and exits while maintaining normal operations; contractors are also responsible for coordinating asbestos abatement demolition efforts, verifying field dimensions, and ensuring proper integration of new work with existing construction in accordance with the 2021 International Building Code and all applicable Connecticut amendments. The work is governed by prevailing wage requirements, with contractors required to factor minimum prevailing wage labor costs into their proposals, and open flame work is prohibited under the requirements of the Town's insurance carrier (CIRMA). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the Town reserving the right to accept or reject any or all bids; no estimated total contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the available solicitation documentation. Inquiries should be directed to Joe Bragaw, Public Works Director, Town of East Lyme, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT 06357, at 860-691-4102 or publicworks@eltownhall.com.