Reconstruction of east industrial road state project number 0014-0191

The Town of Branford, Connecticut, located in New Haven County, is soliciting sealed bids for the Reconstruction of East Industrial Road (State Project Number 0014-0191, FAP 1014(106)), a comprehensive roadway reconstruction project extending from the Leetes Island Road intersection to west of Pin Oak Drive, including portions of the I-95 on and off ramps. The procurement encompasses full-depth roadway reclamation, removal and replacement of drainage structures, installation of pedestrian amenities including concrete sidewalks and retroreflective flashing beacons, curbing reconstruction, utility work, and driveway restoration, with detailed scope items including 3,700 cubic yards of earth excavation, 10,000 square yards of subgrade formation, 3,920 tons of hot mix asphalt, 22 catch basins, reinforced concrete pipe installations ranging from 4 to 48 inches in diameter, 1,300 square yards of topsoil and turf establishment, and traffic control measures. The project includes a base bid covering Station 0+00 to 19+50 (to be completed within 160 calendar days from Notice to Proceed), Alternative 1 covering milling and paving from Station 19+50 to 32+50 (extending total duration to 190 days), and Alternative 2 covering full reconstruction from Station 19+50 to 32+50 (extending total duration to 245 days), with award made to the lowest responsive total base bid excluding alternates. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at the Town of Branford Finance Department, 2nd Floor Town Hall, with public bid opening immediately following at the basement conference room; bids must be held for ninety days beyond the opening date. Bidders must submit two copies of the bid proposal, a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, a bid bond equal to five percent of the base bid, Contractor Insurance Information forms, and acknowledgment of all addenda (three addenda have been issued); successful bidders must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract sum and comply with Connecticut prevailing wage rates, federal Davis-Bacon wage determinations, and Connecticut statutory labor requirements including the 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course. Contract documents are available on the Town of Branford website at www.branford-ct.gov, and questions regarding bid specifications must be submitted in writing to John M. Hoefferle, P.E., Town Engineer, at 1019 Main Street, P.O. Box 150, Branford, CT 06405, via fax at 203-315-2188, or by email at jhoefferle@branford-ct.gov.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational types are identified in the solicitation documents; the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project is funded through State and Federal sources with preliminary approvals obtained from the Connecticut Department of Transportation District 3; contractors must obtain all necessary permits from CTDOT prior to mobilization at no cost to the Town. Insurance requirements include General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Excess/Umbrella Liability, Professional Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Cyber Liability if applicable. All work must occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with Sunday and night work requiring advance municipal authorization; liquidated damages of $1,500.00 per calendar day will apply for failure to achieve substantial completion by the specified deadline. The total estimated project budget is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the project scope, construction duration requirements, and comprehensive roadway reconstruction specifications indicate a significant infrastructure investment, with the bid amount exceeding $100,000 as referenced in prevailing wage requirements.