Town of Durham Public Library Stair Reconstruction Bid

The Town of Durham, Connecticut is seeking sealed bids for the Public Library Stair Reconstruction project located at 7 Maple Avenue, Durham. This procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a comprehensive exterior stair reconstruction that encompasses concrete repair, masonry work, metal railing installation, door and frame replacement, hardware installation, and painting. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid meeting with the Architect scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the project site, which all prospective bidders must attend. Sealed bids will be received at the Finance Director's Office until 10:00 AM on March 12, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Interested contractors must obtain plans and specifications directly from the Town's website (www.townofdurhamct.org) under the 'RFPs & Bids' section at no cost. Potential bidders can direct any questions to Beth Moncata at the Town of Durham via telephone (860-349-9366) or email (bmoncata@townofdurhamct.org).

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. No specific estimated total value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. The procurement covers Middlesex County and is being conducted by the State of Connecticut, specifically the Town of Durham. Two key documents are available for review: the main bid document and project drawings, both in PDF format. The contract opportunity is identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 67af4bff666a6f555d083b5a and has been posted since February 14, 2025. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires a comprehensive approach to reconstructing the library's exterior staircase, suggesting potential complexity in execution.