Post top led streetlight replacements

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is seeking bids for the POST TOP LED STREETLIGHT REPLACEMENTS project (Bid No. 23/24-104), which involves replacing 632 existing post top lantern style streetlights with new LED luminaires. The project requires a contractor to furnish and install Full Cutoff LED Series 247CL luminaires manufactured by American Lighting Company or an approved equal, mounted on existing fiberglass poles. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond or cashier's check and submit various documentation including a System Award Management (SAM) number, non-collusion affidavit, and conflict of interest statement. Sealed bids will be accepted electronically through the town's eProcurement Portal until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, with a bid opening via Zoom meeting on the same day. The contract time is set at sixty (60) working days, with work expected to commence around July 1, 2024, excluding a winter shutdown period from November 15th through April 1st. Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages of $500 per consecutive calendar day beyond the completion date, with normal working hours defined as 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.

The project has specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and emphasizes non-discrimination provisions. Contractors must make good faith efforts to include DBE subcontractors and suppliers, with businesses needing to be at least 51% owned by persons from minority groups actively involved in daily operations. The project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and requires compliance with federal labor standards, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements and OSHA 10-hour construction safety training for employees. Bidders must provide proof of compliance with state regulations and meet specific certification requirements, including Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) DBE certification. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves replacing 632 streetlight luminaires and includes provisions for traffic maintenance. Contractors will be required to provide a one-year warranty on the installation in addition to the manufacturer's warranty, and must follow strict prevailing wage guidelines and labor standards as outlined in the comprehensive documentation provided by the Town of Manchester.