Striping Services at Montauk Ave. and Maple Ave.

The City of New London, Connecticut is requesting bids for striping services at two city intersections—Willetts Avenue at Montauk Avenue and Willetts Avenue at Maple Avenue—under IFB with a response due date of July 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The City applies a 15% local-vendor preference allowing New London-based businesses to be considered the lowest proposer if their bid falls within 15% of the low proposal and they accept award at the low price.

The scope comprises pavement striping, temporary traffic control, and signage installation at both intersections. Montauk Avenue work includes 116 square feet of white stop bars, 700 square feet of white crosswalks, 725 linear feet of 6-inch white lane lines, 100 linear feet of 4-inch dashed white lines, 245 linear feet of 4-inch double yellow centerlines, and removal of existing striping from 1,700 square feet and 290 linear feet. Maple Avenue work includes 45 square feet of white stop bars, 630 square feet of white crosswalks, 105 linear feet of 4-inch lane lines, 500 linear feet of 6-inch lane lines, 620 linear feet of 4-inch double yellow centerlines, and removal of 590 linear feet of existing striping.

A 10% bid bond is required for this contract. Performance and labor-and-material bonds of 100% contract price are required. Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance with $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance per Connecticut law, with the City named as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, qualified proposer based on net cost and city specifications, with contract approval anticipated at the City Council meeting on July 20, 2026. Questions are due July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. No pre-bid conference is scheduled; vendors may visit the intersections. Proposals open virtually via Zoom on the response deadline. Payment terms are net 45 days after receipt of invoice. Proposal prices must exclude excise, transportation, and sales taxes.