Waterford Police Department Locker Room Renovations

The Town of Waterford is soliciting sealed bids for renovation of the Waterford Police Department locker room at 41 Avery Lane under IFB# 26-011, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via the Town's e-Procurement Portal. Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under General Statute Section 31-53 apply; the project is subject to a 25% spending allocation goal for state-funded work with small businesses and disability-owned enterprises under Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities requirements.

The scope encompasses selective demolition and removal of existing lockers and concrete bases; construction of new partitions, toilet rooms, and showers for men's and women's facilities with accessibility compliance; relocation of doors and card reader access-control devices; installation of new plumbing fixtures, toilet partitions, accessories, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, flooring, wall tile, and counters; and all associated plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire-protection work. New lockers will be furnished and installed by others, but the contractor must provide electrical power and coordinate with the locker supplier.

Contractor must complete all work within 120 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond that period. Bid security of 10% is required if the total bid exceeds $50,000. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract sum, are required if project cost exceeds $50,000. Non-resident contractors must post a 5% guarantee bond with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Contractor must carry general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), auto liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers' compensation at statutory limits, and umbrella coverage ($1,000,000), with the Town named as additional insured. A 5% retainage applies to progress payments, with final payment due within 31 days of project acceptance.

The non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses due October 9 at 4:00 p.m. The Town will award to the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.