Replacement of bridge no. 07143 quaker road over haley's brook

The Town of Groton, Connecticut, located in New London County, issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation for the replacement of Bridge No. 07143 on Quaker Road over Haley's Brook. The project scope involves removing the existing structure consisting of two 54-inch diameter corrugated metal pipes and replacing it with a 26-foot span bridge featuring prestressed concrete deck units supported by concrete abutments and pile foundations. Additional deliverables include construction of a natural streambed using native material and regrading of embankment slopes to accommodate guiderail installation. The solicitation opened on August 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT and closes on September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Bid documents include Department of Transportation traffic and highway standard sheets, bridge plans, a project manual, and four addenda. The primary contact for the procurement is Karl Klein at the Town of Groton, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340, reachable at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov. No specific evaluation criteria, required qualifications, site visit schedules, or bidders' conference information is detailed in the available solicitation documentation.

The solicitation indicates that all vendors are eligible to respond, with no stated set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the procurement documentation. Free On Board Destination delivery terms apply, with vendor-specified payment terms permitted. The solicitation documentation does not include any line item definitions or specify an estimated total project value, indicating that interested bidders should review the complete bid documents and addenda for detailed scope and budget information.