Wells Turner Memorial Library Site Improvements

The Town of Glastonbury is soliciting online bids for site improvements at Wells Turner Memorial Library, including adjustment of the rear site access drive, alteration of pedestrian walkways around the rear entrance, and installation of a traffic island, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the e-Procurement portal at https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com/.

The base bid specifies a colored stamped concrete traffic island; the bid alternate is granite pavers on a reinforced concrete base. Work scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, earth excavation, removal of concrete sidewalks, sediment control installation, bituminous concrete patching, granite stone curbing, concrete sidewalks and ramps, detectable warning surfaces, topsoil and landscaping, turf establishment, and polyvinyl chloride conduit installation. All work must comply with Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (Form 819), state and federal safety regulations, and town ordinances covering environmental protections and ethics. Work hours are limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with weekend work only by engineer approval.

Contract completion is 21 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed and Purchase Order. Liquidated damages are $750 per calendar day for delays. The contractor must maintain a one-year maintenance and guarantee period following final project acceptance.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10 percent of total bid value. Successful bidders must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds prior to purchase order issuance. Award will be made to the lowest qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder based on total bid cost, including any selected bid alternates. Retainage is withheld at five percent and released upon final project acceptance. Municipal projects are exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales, use, and service taxes. No site visit or bidders conference is specified; a preconstruction meeting will be held prior to work commencement.