Sewer rehabilitation through pipe replacement - PR-2

The City of Bridgeport's Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Sewer Rehabilitation Through Pipe Replacement project (PR-2) located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The procurement involves rehabilitating existing sewer infrastructure through open excavation, including removing and replacing sewer pipes and associated appurtenances. Bidders must demonstrate extensive qualifications, including organizational history, previous project experience, financial stability, and technical capabilities. Bid submissions are due on October 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with options for both paper (four copies, one original) and electronic submissions through the city's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. Contractors must provide a 10% bid security, comprehensive documentation of past performance, and evidence of equipment availability. The project requires a detailed technical approach to sewer system rehabilitation, adhering to strict specifications for pipe materials, installation techniques, erosion control, and concrete work. The contract duration is set at 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for project delays.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and City-Based Businesses (CBBs), with goals of 30% subcontracting to MBEs (15% to MBEs and 15% to WBEs) and 6% to African American-owned businesses. Bidders must submit MBE/CBB certifications and comply with prompt payment requirements to subcontractors. The project has an anticipated yearly contract value of $400,000, with the potential for a two-year term through October 31, 2026, and the possibility of a three-year extension. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Environmental Liability, with coverage limits ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000. The project involves working with existing municipal infrastructure, including coordination with local utility companies such as AT&T Communications, Southern New England Telephone Company, and Southern Connecticut Gas Company. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value and maintain a maintenance bond for 10% of the contract value.