Structural Concrete Floor Repair - Stratford Transfer Station

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut is seeking sealed bids for structural concrete floor repair work at the Stratford Transfer Station located at 108 Watson Boulevard. The scope of work includes removing portions of the existing concrete slab within the repair area to a specified depth and installing a new reinforced topping slab, with an optional Alternate #1 to encase three steel columns in concrete. Critical to this project is the requirement that the transfer station remain open and fully operational throughout construction, necessitating phased work to accommodate ongoing trash dumping and compactor operations. Bidders must include a $5,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and changes in their base bid and submit a five percent bid bond or approved security with their proposals. Required qualifications include proof of OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course completion for all covered employees, and all workers must be paid in accordance with Connecticut prevailing wage rates as of March 31, 2026, with annual adjustments effective July 1st. The sealed bid submission deadline is 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid site meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Written requests for information must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with responses posted as addenda by Monday, May 4, 2026. Construction is scheduled to commence June 1, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for June 30, 2026, and final closeout by July 31, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, and electronic bid submissions are explicitly prohibited—all bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "BID #2026-24" to the Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting which types of organizations can respond to this solicitation, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the award amount within seven business days of contract notification. Payment will be made within 30 days of acceptance or invoice receipt, with five percent retainage held for 45 days after final payment. The anticipated total bid value exceeds $100,000, which triggers the application of Connecticut prevailing wage requirements; however, the specific estimated contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The Town of Stratford reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive defects, or accept any proposal deemed in the Town's best interest.