Rental of Services and Equipment for Roadway Construction

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids on the rental of equipment, labor, and services for roadway construction and drainage installation at various locations throughout Connecticut under ITB 26PSX0142, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Questions are due July 29, 2026. This contract will replace Contract 25PSX0377, effective October 1, 2026.

The scope encompasses all labor, equipment, tools, fuel, materials, and maintenance required for roadway construction and drainage installation work. The State intends to establish a multiple-award contract organized by DOT Maintenance District, with awards to responsive and qualified bidders. Prevailing wage requirements apply to some or all performance under the contract in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53(a). Contractors must comply with Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles administrative review if the contract requires use and operation of commercial motor vehicles. Respondents must provide three references from organizations other than State of Connecticut agencies demonstrating past fulfillment of contract obligations and experience delivering similar services.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance are pricing, conformity of supplies and services to specifications, bidder's past performance, and bidder's financial responsibility. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. The State is exempt from excise, transportation, and sales taxes, which must not be included in bid prices. Pricing will be publicly opened within twenty-four hours after the solicitation due date.

All responses must be submitted electronically through CTsource and must meet Connecticut's Digital Accessibility Policy and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. Paper bids, telephone, email, and facsimile responses will not be accepted.