Roof Replacement at Fire Station #3

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is requesting bids for roof replacement at Fire Station #3 under ITB #25/26-78, with responses due August 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the station. Prevailing wage requirements under Connecticut General Statute 31-55a apply; annual wage rate adjustments take effect July 1 each year for the contract duration.

The scope covers removal and off-site disposal of approximately 7,100 square feet of existing ballasted built-up roofing, 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 as required; removal and replacement of existing roof drains with associated piping and insulation; and installation of a complete EPDM membrane roofing system including underlayment, flat and tapered insulation, blocking, flashings, coping, fascia, sheet metal trim, and new scuppers. The fire station is located at 11 Weaver Road, Manchester, CT 06040.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified cashier's check postmarked no later than August 27, 2026. The successful contractor shall furnish Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond equal to one hundred percent of the contract price within ten business days of award or prior to work commencement. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation (minimum $500,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single accident), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate). The Town of Manchester is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and Connecticut Sales Tax; bidders must not include these taxes in bid prices. Bid prices are firm for 90 days following bid opening and are not subject to increase due to tariff changes imposed after submission. Questions are due August 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Town of Manchester's OpenGov procurement portal, with bid opening held virtually via Zoom.