Whitney Avenue - Phase II Sidewalk/Trail Connection Improvements

The Town of Trumbull, Connecticut is soliciting sealed proposals for Whitney Avenue Phase II sidewalk and trail connection improvements under a state-funded LOTCIP project, with proposals due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This contract is subject to Connecticut's state set-aside requirement that a minimum of 25 percent of the contract value be awarded to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services for minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses. The prime contractor must perform at least 50 percent of the total contract value.

The scope includes earth excavation (700 cubic yards), clearing and grubbing, bituminous concrete cutting (800 linear feet), structure excavation-rock (125 cubic yards), subbase and processed aggregate installation (50 and 30 cubic yards), sedimentation control, catch basin work, retaining walls at two sites, underdrain installation (250 linear feet), concrete curbing (750 linear feet), stone wall relocation (25 linear feet), ornamental fencing (125 linear feet), concrete sidewalk (4,300 square feet), sidewalk ramps with detectable warning strips (260 square feet, 3 units), bituminous driveway (115 square yards), topsoil and turf (350 square yards each), traffic control, pavement markings, and construction signage. Work is expected to commence July 27, 2026 and be completed by November 20, 2026, with completion required within 100 consecutive calendar days (excluding winter shutdown) from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $850 per day for delays.

Bidders must submit one original, two copies, and one electronic copy on memory stick. A Bid Bond equal to 10 percent of the proposal amount is required; the successful contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each at 100 percent of contract price and a maintenance bond at 5 percent of base bid for two years. Prevailing wage rates apply. Technical inquiries are due June 18, 2026 to Town Engineer William Maurer or Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet set-aside goals and file nondiscrimination certifications with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.