Replace Noise Barrier / Guardrail on Route 72 Eastbound

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed electronic bids through Bid Express for replacement of a noise barrier and guardrail on Route 72 Eastbound between CT 55 and 372 in New Britain, Hartford County, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% SBE set-aside is mandatory; a 5% DBE participation goal is established. Prospective bidders must be prequalified with the Department of Transportation and have a current sworn Statement (CON 16) on file prior to bidding.

The project is classified as Incidental Construction: Fencing and covers noise barrier and guardrail replacement in District 1 (Rocky Hill). The estimated contract value falls within the $2.5 million to $5 million range. State funding supports the work. Prevailing wage rates per the Connecticut Labor Commissioner's schedule apply.

All bidders must submit DBE Commitment Approval Request forms or Good Faith Effort applications within five calendar days after bid opening. The low bidder must submit SBE Commitment Approval Request forms or Request for Waiver applications within the same timeframe. A bid bond equal to at least 30% of the bid amount is required; the low bidder must provide the original signed bond within seven days of opening. Bidders must comply with OPM Form 1 Campaign Contribution Certification through the CTsource online system.

Plans, specifications, and addenda are available at no cost through the DAS State Contracting Portal (CTsource Bid Board). Contractors must request the official Bid Proposal Form (Part C) by email to DOTContracts@ct.gov. No paper bids are accepted, and no bids received after 2:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026 will be considered. The Connecticut Department of Transportation reserves the right to reject any and all bids.