Replacement of Structure No. 06132 / Surf Avenue & I-95 Exit Ramp #30

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the replacement of Structure No. 06132 located at Surf Avenue and I-95 Exit Ramp #30, designated as project 2026-31. This procurement involves the complete replacement of a culvert structure requiring qualified contractors to perform civil engineering and construction work including site preparation, material installation, and structural work in compliance with Connecticut Department of Transportation standards and all applicable state and federal regulations governing transportation infrastructure projects. Bidders must possess the capability to execute culvert replacement work while adhering to environmental and safety requirements pertinent to work adjacent to I-95. Bids are due on June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period running from May 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT through June 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notably, all bids must be submitted in physical format, as electronic submissions are explicitly prohibited; all vendor inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent at pryan@townofstratford.com, with verbal communication not accepted. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days contingent upon review and approval by all relevant Town boards.

The solicitation indicates that all vendors are eligible to respond, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific technology or infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the provided documents. The estimated total contract value is not specified in the solicitation materials, and no budget range has been disclosed at this time. Interested contractors should review the complete project specifications document (2026-31 Culvert Replacement - Structure No. 06132 - Surf Avenue.pdf) for detailed technical requirements, drawings, and additional project information necessary to prepare competitive proposals.