Demolition, site work, renovation and addition to a fitness / recreation center in Bethany, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the addition of a fitness / recreation center; for the demolition of a fitness / recreation center; for the renovation of a fitness / recreation center; and for site work for a fitness / recreation center.

The Town of Bethany is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials (except where noted), and equipment necessary to Construct a Gymnasium Storage Addition located at 40 Peck Road, Bethany, CT. The Town intends to award the bid to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost. Questions concerning this contract proposal and work prescribed should be submitted via email to the Don Shea, Director of Public Works @ dshea@bethany-ct.com by Tuesday, December 5th at 5:00PM. Verbal inquiries and any subsequent verbal responses will not be binding on the Town of Bethany. Answers to questions in writing or via an addendum emailed to all registered bidders. General: The Work shall conform to state standards regarding special conditions, materials of construction and technical specifications. Unless otherwise specified, the specifications are intended to include everything obviously requisite and necessary for the proper installation and completion of the work whether each item is mentioned and herein or not. Where conflicts may occur the more strident shall apply. All work herein specified or called for on the specifications shall be executed in compliance with all governing ordinances, laws, and regulations of the state or any other authority having jurisdiction over the work. Additionally, any changes and / or conditions will be made without additional cost to the owner. This work to be done under this contract consists of but is not limited to Construction of Gymnasium Storage Addition called for in these specifications. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials (except as noted), equipment, scaffolding, and lifts necessary to complete the work. All costs are to be complete and include all labor, disposal costs and fees. No additional charges will be allowed. The base contract Scope of Work shall consist of the following: 1. Removal of existing exterior wood ramp and concrete ramp on East Elevation of Gymnasium. 2. Removal of existing exterior concrete ramp on East Elevation of Gymnasium. 3. Removal of the existing dumpster enclosure 4. Removal of existing asphalt driveway as required for construction of addition. 5. Construction of a new storage room addition. 6. New interior finishes in new storage room addition as indicated in the drawings. Bid Bond (If Applicable): A Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond in the amount stated on the contract proposal, made payable to the "Treasurer, Town of Bethany", must be submitted with each bid, as a guarantee that in case the contract is awarded, the bidder will execute such contract and furnish satisfactory Performance and Labor and Material Bond if required. Unsuccessful bidders shall be entitled to return surety where the Town has required bid deposits. A successful bidder shall forfeit any surety required by the Town upon failure on his part to enter into a contract within ten (10) days after being notified of the award. The Town maintains the right to withhold payment for unsatisfactory materials and/or workmanship until such time that the defect is corrected. If the defect is not satisfactorily repaired within 60 days, the Town may elect to have the repair made by an alternate vendor and subtract the cost from the contractor's invoice. The Town also reserves the right to deduct from the vendor's billing any costs incurred because of inferior or unsatisfactory materials and/or workmanship. The Town reserves the right to cancel the contract at any time with no cost to the Town. Any violations of the contract specifications shall be deemed to be justification to cancel the contract. Should it become necessary for the Town to write a letter notifying the contractor of unsatisfactory work, it will become the first step in terminating the contract for cause. If it is necessary to repeat this procedure, the third letter will constitute notice of termination of the contract for cause. The Town's decision shall be final and without recourse or cost to the Town. Furthermore, the Town reserves the right to deduct from the vendor's invoices any costs incurred due to the cancellation of a contract for cause. If the cancellation is for budgetary considerations or is based upon the discretionary right of the Town, then the cancellation shall be upon thirty (30) days written notice. The Town reserves the right not to award the continuation of a multiple-year bid. The award of each year's contract is contingent upon adoption and approval of budgetary funds for this purpose. As of January 26, 2024, an apparent low bidder has been identified.