RT 1 and 215 adjust manhole covers

The Town of Groton, Connecticut, located in New London County, is soliciting competitive bids for a project to expose and raise 21 manhole covers flush with grade on Routes 1 and 215. This procurement was necessitated by Connecticut Department of Transportation paving work completed in May 2025 that inadvertently covered manhole covers owned by the Town of Groton. The scope of work involves infrastructure correction to restore proper accessibility and functionality of these municipal utility access points located on state routes within the town's jurisdiction. Contractors must review comprehensive contract documents, including detailed plans and specifications, available on the Town of Groton website at www.groton-ct.gov, to prepare accurate bids. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2025, with a proposal due date of August 28, 2025. Specific evaluation criteria, bonding requirements, insurance requirements, and other contractual conditions are contained within the complete solicitation documents that interested contractors must thoroughly review before submitting proposals.

The solicitation documents available on the Town of Groton's procurement portal contain detailed information regarding any set-aside designations or restrictions applicable to this procurement, as well as specifications for disadvantaged business enterprises or other organizational eligibility requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The manhole covers being adjusted are existing municipal infrastructure owned by the Town of Groton, and successful contractors must coordinate their work to ensure proper integration with the recently completed CT DOT paving on Routes 1 and 215. The specific award value or budget range for this project is not disclosed in the available summary materials; contractors should consult the complete solicitation documents on the Town of Groton website for pricing information and any other financial or administrative requirements associated with this contract opportunity.