Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a civil project in Vernon Rockvl, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; and water / sewer project.

Project no- 2405-19 The Town of Vernon, Connecticut, is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the Replacement of Dart Hill Road over Hockanum River (Bridge No. 03936). The proposed improvement includes replacing the existing bridge with a precast deck unit, upgrading the bridge rail and approach guiderail, realignment of roadway, utility relocations, and installation of storm drainage. Minimum Federal and State Wage Rates are required for this project. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the actual date of opening. The allowed contract time for work under this project is 210 days. Bid security in the form of a certified check or a bid bond, on form furnished by the Town of Vernon for 10% of the amount of the bid, must accompany each proposal. The Town of Vernon reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Performance and Payment Bonds, in the full amount of the Contract price, will be required of the successful bidder. This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination statutes and set-aside requirements. State law requires a minimum of twenty-five (25%) percent of the state-funded portion of the contract be set aside for award to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the 25% set-aside goals. All questions about the proposals should be directed to David Smith, Town Engineer, by email only at DSmith@vernon-ct.gov, no later than 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Answers to all received questions shall be posted by Thursday, December 9, 2021, on the Town's website with reference to Contract #2075-11/16/2021. It is the sole responsibility of respondents to review any or all addendum or question responses. The selected firm must meet all municipal, state, and federal AA and EEO practices and requirements. MBEs/WBEs/SBEs are encouraged to apply. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Confidentiality: If Respondent believes that any information in its proposal should be treated as confidential, that material shall be clearly marked. The Town shall endeavor to protect confidential materials from disclosure to non-Town employees to the extent required by state or federal law. In no event will the Town be responsible for the inadvertent disclosure of your response to this RFP.