Demolition, site work, new construction and addition to a bridge / tunnel in New Milford, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the expansion of a bridge / tunnel.

The Town of New Milford is soliciting competitive bids from qualified firms for Bridge Replacement services. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in part or in whole. Question Deadline 01/02/2024 at 8:00 AM ET No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents will be made to any bidder orally, either in person or via phone. All questions related to this bid shall be submitted in writing through electronically. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically. Question Response Deadline: January 4, 2024, 5:00pm This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements. The exclusive means by which all prospective bidders may obtain bid packages, direct inquiries, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit bids and proposals, shall be through electronically. This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including set-aside (25% SBE and 6.25% M/W/DisBE) and non-discrimination requirements enforced by the CHRO. When applicable, state bids will be considered for this service. The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the New Milford "Municipal Purchases" Ordinance, set forth in Article III, Section 2-92 (a) through (o) inclusive, of the Code of New Milford. By bidding on the proposed purchase, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions and conditions. Any bidder found by the Purchasing Authority to be delinquent in the payment of taxes and/or sewer use charges due to the Town of New Milford shall be subject to the provisions of Section 2-92 (e) of the Code of New Milford. Copies of the Bid Ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Contact Information Tanya Pond Purchasing Specialist 10 Main Street New Milford, CT 06776 Email: tpond@newmilford.org Phone: (860) 457-4189 The Municipality reserves its right to consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities or reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or the authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered or accepted through electronically. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Municipality may accept or reject any or all bids or any portions thereof and take any action deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents will be made to any bidder orally, either in person or via phone. All questions related to this bid shall be submitted in writing through electronically, on or before, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 by 8:00 am. Please include the section title for each question, if applicable, in order to ensure that questions asked are responded to correctly. Bidders must clearly understand that the only official answer or position of the Town shall be the one stated in writing and posted electronically. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically. Upon receipt of the contract award the Contractor will meet with the Town to discuss a tentative schedule for the required work. Additionally, a pre-construction meeting may be held prior to the beginning of each Project in order to mutually agree upon a detailed schedule and substantial completion date, and to define the scope of the work for that Project. The amount of two hundred dollars ($200) per day is agreed upon as liquidated damages and shall be paid by the Contractor for every day he does not meet the agreed upon substantial completion date for a Project or the 60 day punch list period, unless said delay is caused by weather or other unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, or by approval by the Director of DPW. This sum shall be paid by the Contractor to the Town or withheld from final payment to the Contractor. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond duly executed by the bidder as principal and having a surety thereon approved by the Municipality, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid. The successful bidder, upon failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract, bonds and certificates of insurance required within ten (10) business days after receiving notice of the acceptance of its bid, shall forfeit to the Municipality, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with its bid. Simultaneously with its delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall furnish a one hundred percent (100%) surety bond or bonds as security of faithful performance of their contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor on the project under this contract and furnishing materials in connection with this contract, as specified herein. The surety on such bond or bonds shall be a duly authorized licensed Connecticut surety satisfactory to the Town, and listed in the Department of Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties (Circular 570). The Town specifically reserves the right to consider as not responsible any Bidder who does not habitually perform with their own forces at least fifty percent (50%) of the dollar value of the work involved in this Contract.