Simsbury wwtp restoration of primary clarifers project DPW 2003-02

The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut is soliciting bids for the WWTP Restoration of Primary Clarifiers Project (DPW 2003-02), a critical infrastructure improvement at the Simsbury Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project requires furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to restore and install a cast-in-place concrete deck supported on steel beams at two existing rectangular primary clarifiers, each measuring 95 feet x 20 feet. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 10, 2023, at 9:00 AM at 36 Drake Hill Road, with additional site visits available by appointment. Prospective bidders must submit questions in writing by October 20, 2023, with the Town responding through addenda posted on their website. The bid submission deadline is November 2, 2023, at 10:30 AM EDT, requiring one original and one copy of the sealed bid to be delivered to the Director of Finance. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract price within 10 days of award, with bonds executed by a surety company licensed in Connecticut and listed on the Treasury Department's Circular 570.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were indicated in the solicitation documents. The bid is open to all vendors, with no mention of preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or small businesses. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. The estimated total contract value was not disclosed in any of the bid documents, and no specific budget range was mentioned. The Town of Simsbury reserves the right to waive minor informalities in the bidding process and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids will remain valid for 90 days after opening, and the contract will be awarded based on the bidder's ability to meet the specified technical requirements and provide the necessary performance and payment bonds.