Reroofing and Related Work at Berlin-Peck Library

The Town of Berlin, Connecticut is seeking qualified contractors to perform reroofing and related work at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library located at 234 Kensington Road, Berlin, Connecticut (Hartford County jurisdiction). This sealed bid procurement (Bid No. 2026-13) requires removal and disposal of existing roofing materials down to the deck, installation of new asphalt shingle roofing and single-ply EPDM membrane roofing on designated areas, installation of new metal flashing, gutters, downspouts, wood blocking and structural repairs, and miscellaneous carpentry and exterior painting work. The project aims to enhance structural integrity, improve energy efficiency, and maintain aesthetic appeal while ensuring compliance with all relevant municipal codes and Connecticut General Statutes. Required qualifications include a minimum of three years of documented experience performing similar reroofing projects for Connecticut municipalities of comparable size, proper Connecticut licensing, good standing with all Town obligations, and prequalification by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Contractors must demonstrate regular engagement in reroofing work, maintain necessary supervisory staff and capital, and have experience renovating occupied buildings. Evaluation criteria include proposer background and experience with similar projects, responsiveness to procurement requirements, quality of references and prior contract administration, and competitiveness of pricing, though price is not the sole basis for award. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Berlin Town Hall, with public opening and reading aloud at that time. Bidders may conduct site visits at their convenience by contacting Doug Solek, Director of Facilities, at dsolek@berlinct.gov, and questions must be submitted by March 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of contract signing and substantially complete all work within 120 days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,500 per day for delays beyond this period.

The procurement is subject to Connecticut state contract compliance requirements, including mandatory spending allocation goals requiring a minimum of 25% of the state-funded contract value be awarded to DAS-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), with 6.25% of that amount designated for Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned Businesses (M/W/DisBE). Contractors must submit a Good Faith Efforts Plan demonstrating efforts to meet these spending allocation goals and comply with prevailing wage requirements as established by the Connecticut Department of Labor, with effective rates dating February 18, 2026 and annual adjustments occurring each July 1st. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security of at least 5% of the bid amount in the form of a certified check or bid bond from a Connecticut-authorized surety company, and the successful contractor must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 each occurrence/$3,000,000 general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Employers' Liability ($500,000 each accident), builder's risk insurance covering the total project value on a replacement cost basis, and excess liability insurance ($1,000,000). The Town of Berlin is a tax-exempt municipality; therefore, no federal excise tax or Connecticut sales tax should be included in bids, and the Town waives all building permit fees except for the State's Education Fee. The project documents include detailed technical specifications prepared by JH Architects, LLC specifying materials such as GAF Timberline Ultra HD shingles with a GAF WeatherStopper Golden Pledge Limited Warranty (20 years of 100% non-prorated coverage) and Carlisle Syntec Systems EPDM membrane roofing with 20 to 30-year warranties. No budget amount or award value is specified in the procurement documents, and no incumbent contractor or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified.