TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall Replacement – Lowe Street

The City of Norwalk Department of Transportation, Mobility, and Parking is requesting sealed bids for design and construction of the TMP2026-2 Embankment Wall Replacement project on Lowe Street, with electronic bids due November 17, 2026 and hardcopy bids due November 19, 2026; both submission methods are required. The project carries Connecticut Small Business Enterprise (SBE) spending allocation goals of $146,939 (29.39%) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) spending allocation goals of $77,551 (15.51%).

The scope spans comprehensive professional engineering and design services, geotechnical exploration, permitting, and full construction of embankment wall replacement including removal of the existing wall, temporary earth retaining systems, sidewalk and curbing, drainage systems, and utility protection and relocation. Work is divided into two phases: Phase 1 (geotechnical investigation, engineering, design, and permitting) must be completed within 120 calendar days, and Phase 2 (full field construction) must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days with no winter shutdown. Embankment wall construction is 900 square feet. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for each day work exceeds the specified completion dates for either phase.

The project budget is $500,000 in state funding from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 15% of the total bid amount. The successful contractor must furnish performance and labor/materials bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten days of award. The contract is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements and state contract compliance and nondiscrimination statutes. Out-of-state contractors must provide proof of compliance with Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Form AU-766 prior to contract execution.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Questions are due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The public bid opening is November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.