Welles Turner Memorial Library Site Improvements

The Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut is requesting online bids for site improvements at Welles Turner Memorial Library, including adjustments to the rear access drive, alterations to pedestrian walkways around the rear entrance, and installation of a traffic island, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT through the Town's e-Procurement portal (GL-2027-06).

The base bid specifies a colored stamped concrete island; the bid alternate is granite pavers on a reinforced concrete base. Work encompasses clearing and grubbing, earth excavation, concrete sidewalk removal and installation with 5-inch concrete and 8-inch processed stone base conforming to Connecticut Department of Transportation standards (4400 PSI 28-day strength), bituminous concrete patching, granite and bituminous curbing, topsoil and planting (pin oak and sweet gum varieties), turf establishment, sediment control systems, utility conduit installation, and manhole reset. The project increases parking capacity from 65 to 74 spaces while maintaining ADA compliance (increasing accessible spaces from 3 to 4). One-way access to the book drop must remain open; the main rear parking lot will close to the public during construction with temporary signage directing parking to St. Paul's. The contractor must maintain emergency egress lanes and protect library windows. Contract performance is set at 21 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Liquidated damages are $750 per calendar day for delays.

Each bid requires a bid bond of at least 10% of the base bid; the successful contractor must provide 100% performance and labor and material payment bonds prior to purchase order issuance. Bidders must submit three references from similar completed projects, disclose any litigation or mediation within five years, and carry $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability per occurrence. Award is based on lowest qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder. No questions period or bidder's conference is scheduled. The estimated contract value is not disclosed. Contact Nicole Melquist, Procurement Officer, at 860-652-7588 or Nicole.Melquist@glastonbury-ct.gov for information.