Roof replacement at fire station #3

Hartford County, Connecticut is requesting bids on roof replacement at Fire Station #3, with bids due August 27, 2026. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53, making it a public works procurement with mandatory wage and fringe-benefit compliance.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of approximately 7,100 square feet of existing ballasted built-up roofing with a new EPDM membrane roofing system. Work includes off-site disposal of existing roofing materials, insulation, cant strips, tapered edge components, and metal flashings; removal and replacement of the roof hatch and accessories; removal and replacement of deteriorated roof decking and wood blocking; removal and replacement of existing roof drains with associated piping and insulation; and installation of new flashings, coping, fascia, sheet metal trim, and scuppers. All work shall be performed in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes.

An asbestos inspection report has been completed and is included in the bid documents; the report identifies asbestos-containing materials within the existing roof assembly and establishes handling, containment, and disposal procedures. Contractors must account for asbestos-abatement protocols in their cost estimates and safety planning.

Prevailing wage rates are effective August 4, 2026, with hourly rates ranging from $37.00 plus $30.47 in benefits for general laborers to $60.66 plus $30.95 and fringe benefits for operating engineers. Rates adjust annually each July 1. All workers must be paid prevailing wage for their classification; apprentices may work under ratios of one journeyperson per apprentice. Contractors must submit certified monthly payrolls and ensure all employees performing manual labor complete a ten-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course within 30 days of contract award. Bid drawings, project manual, and prevailing wage certification forms are posted.