Waddell pool repair and paint

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is seeking a contractor for the Waddell Pool Repair and Paint project through Invitation to Bid #22/23-42. The procurement involves comprehensive repair and painting services for the main swimming pool and wading pool at the Waddell Recreation Area. Specific project requirements include abrasive blasting of existing pool walls, floor, and steps, applying high-performance epoxy coating, repairing concrete, addressing cracks with liquid polyurethane injection, replacing sealant, and adding features like rope anchors and painting accent bands and racing lanes. The bid was released on February 10, 2023, with questions accepted until February 21, 2023, and bid responses due by February 28, 2023, at 11:00 am. Contractors must complete all work within 90 days of bid award and have full access to the fenced pool area. Evaluation criteria include submission of a 5% bid bond or certified check, providing references for three similar completed projects, and compliance with technical specifications. The pricing structure includes line items for pool repair and paint, liquid polyurethane injection, and concrete patching.

The contract is subject to the Town of Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance, which requires covered employers to pay eligible employees a specified hourly wage rate. Bidders must complete a Living Wage Certification Form, indicating whether they are a "Covered Employer" and are thus obligated to comply with wage requirements. Organizations may be exempt if they are nonprofits, employ fewer than 25 eligible employees, or have an annual contract value less than $25,000. Successful bidders will be required to provide a performance bond for 100% of the contract price and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and excess coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, contractors will need to submit detailed pricing for the specified scope of work. The project does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation.