Reroofing and Related Work at Berlin-Peck Library (Re-bid)

The Town of Berlin, Connecticut is soliciting sealed bids for reroofing and related work at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library located at 234 Kensington Road, Berlin, Connecticut (Bid #2026-21). This is a re-bid procurement due to a time discrepancy in the original solicitation. The project scope includes complete removal and disposal of existing roofing materials down to the deck, installation of new asphalt shingle roofing using GAF Timberline Ultra HD shingles or alternately single-ply EPDM fully adhered membrane roofing using Carlisle Syntec Systems, installation of new wood blocking and metal flashing, gutters and downspouts, new soffits using cellular PVC fabrications, exterior painting and coating, and all related site preparation and cleanup work. The contractor must enhance structural integrity, improve energy efficiency, and ensure compliance with all relevant municipal codes and standards while maintaining safety and efficiency throughout the process. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in similar projects and Connecticut roofing work, possess current Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) prequalification, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Employers' Liability ($500,000 per accident), builder's risk insurance, and excess liability insurance ($1,000,000). Electronic sealed bids are due through the Town's OpenGov Procurement portal by 2:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, with automatic opening at that time; questions must be submitted by April 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Site visits are required before proposal preparation. The successful contractor must commence work within ten days of contract signing and substantially complete the project within 120 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays. Evaluation criteria include contractor background and experience with Connecticut municipalities of similar size, responsiveness and compliance with RFP requirements, reference reviews and prior contract administration, and competitiveness of proposed fees; the Town reserves the right to negotiate fees and conduct interviews with selected proposers.

This procurement carries state-mandated spending allocation goals requiring 25 percent of the state-funded portion of the contract be awarded to Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS)-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and 6.25 percent to DAS-certified Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DisBE), with contractors required to demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these spending goals. All work is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements established by the Connecticut Department of Labor, with wage classifications ranging from laborers at $35.70 to $38.70 per hour plus fringe benefits to roofers at $45.15 per hour plus fringe benefits, subject to annual adjustments effective July 1st. The contractor must furnish bid security of not less than 5 percent of the bid amount as either a certified check or bid bond from a surety authorized in Connecticut, and must provide Performance, Labor Payment, and Material Payment Bonds each for 100 percent of the contract sum upon award. The Town is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales and use taxes, which must not be included in the proposal pricing. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available procurement documents; the contract term and period are noted as items to be negotiated between the Town and the selected contractor, with the Town retaining the right to cancel the contract at any time.