Spring street seawall replacement

The Town of Groton, located in New London County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for the Spring Street Seawall Replacement project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with solicitation number PWC 25-19. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform extensive repairs on an existing mortared stone seawall that was previously damaged by a snow plow. Specific project requirements include temporary removal and replacement of armor stone, placement of jersey barriers as tie-rod anchors, installation of a new foundation with vertical dowels and horizontal tie rod anchors, construction of a new concrete seawall with stone form liner, and installation of a reinforced concrete apron at the wall's approach. The solicitation is open from March 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT to April 03, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with contract documents available on the Town of Groton's website. The primary project contact is Karl Klein, who can be reached at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov. Interested bidders are advised to thoroughly review the accompanying plan and specification documents for comprehensive project details.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard public works contract without specified disadvantaged enterprise requirements. Delivery terms are indicated as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. While the exact budget or project value is not explicitly stated in the documents, this appears to be a substantial infrastructure repair project involving specialized civil engineering and construction capabilities. Potential bidders should possess expertise in marine/coastal infrastructure restoration, concrete construction, and seawall rehabilitation. Interested firms should demonstrate technical competence in similar municipal infrastructure projects and have the necessary equipment and workforce to complete the comprehensive seawall replacement within the specified timeframe.