(RFQ/RFP) #2022-02 codfish hill road culvert replacement

The Town of Bethel, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is seeking qualified contractors to replace an existing culvert along Codfish Hill Road through a Request for Proposal (RFP) #2022-02. The project involves replacing a culvert that has exceeded its service life, with the primary objective of restoring infrastructure functionality and safety. The solicitation was released on July 14, 2022, with a vendor question submission deadline of July 29, 2022, and responses to be provided by August 3, 2022. Sealed proposals must be submitted by August 24, 2022, at 9:45 a.m., with a public bid opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the same day at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, with both in-person and video/teleconference options available. The selected contractor must substantially complete the project by June 1, 2023, and will be responsible for executing the culvert replacement according to municipal specifications and engineering requirements.

The contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements, which suggests potential preferences or reservations for certain types of businesses or contractors. While specific details about disadvantaged enterprise provisions are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation indicates openness to all vendors. No incumbent vendor information or current contract details are provided in the documentation. The procurement is managed by Sam Flynn, the Purchasing Agent for the Town of Bethel, who can be contacted for additional information. Notably, the RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, and the delivery terms are defined as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. The solicitation includes three addenda to the original RFP document, which may contain additional technical or procedural details for potential bidders.