Preservation of Bridge No. 04549 and Bridge No. 04550

The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut is seeking bids for the Preservation of Bridge No. 04549 and Bridge No. 04550, located in Hartford County. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation encompasses a comprehensive bridge rehabilitation project that includes multiple critical infrastructure restoration tasks. Specific project elements include clearing and grubbing, grading, water handling, cutting existing bituminous concrete, paving, repairing and patching bridge and abutments, installing riprap, curb, metal beam rail, and restoring turf at both bridge locations. The procurement process opened on March 2, 2023, and will close on March 28, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period is available from March 3, 2023, at 7:00 AM EST through March 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT, during which potential bidders can submit questions to Adam Kessler, the designated contact at the Town of Simsbury. The solicitation is structured with Free On Board Destination delivery terms and vendor-specified payment terms, and is open to all vendors without specified line items or detailed evaluation criteria.

The solicitation documentation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, socioeconomic restrictions, or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The procurement documents consistently omit the estimated total contract value, making it impossible to determine the potential budget range or award value for this bridge preservation project. While the solicitation is open to all vendors, no additional qualifying criteria or special requirements are outlined in the available documentation. The contact for this opportunity is Adam Kessler, who can be reached at 860-658-3260 or Akessler@simsbury-ct.gov, located at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of work and submission requirements for this bridge preservation project.