West Beach Boat Ramp Replacement

The City of Stamford, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is seeking bids for the West Beach Boat Ramp Replacement project, designated as Bid S-6930. The procurement involves the complete replacement of the existing boat ramp at West Beach, located on Shippan Avenue in Stamford. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the West Beach boat ramp parking lot, and the bid opening is set for March 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT. Technical questions should be directed to Erin McKenna, Associate Planner, while purchasing and bidding procedure inquiries should be addressed to Erik J. Larson, Purchasing Agent. All bid documents, drawings, and specifications are available for download through the ProcureWare platform, and interested vendors are required to submit a 5% bid deposit with their proposal. The project aims to replace the existing boat ramp infrastructure, though specific detailed technical requirements are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation.

The contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements, with a specific mandate that 25% of the state-funded portion must be allocated to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. Contractors are required to demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these set-aside goals, which suggests a strong emphasis on supporting certified and potentially disadvantaged businesses. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with no specific restrictions on company size or type beyond the subcontractor set-aside requirements. While the total contract value is not specified in the documentation, the requirement for a 5% bid deposit indicates that the project has a substantial financial scope. Payment terms and delivery details remain unspecified, and the contract appears to be focused on infrastructure improvement with potential opportunities for certified subcontractors to participate in the project.