This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Watertown, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This project consists of the removal of stones, sediment and accumulated debris in the eight detention basins in the vicinity of Turkey Brook. The contractor shall be responsible for establishing a maintenance path if needed for routine maintenance of the detention basin. The path will be 15 feet wide minimum and will be 2"- 4" crushed stone or 4" geocell ground grid when the path crosses an easement over private land. The Town of Watertown Engineer will determine where and if a path is placed. There are eight basins in total, known by basin numbers 11, 18, 24, 26, 27, 30, 33, 34, and 36. These basins then shall have vegetation management 34,883 square yards and site restoration 34,110 square yards work completed. The eight basins total area consists of 68,220 square feet. See maps for detailed location of each basin. All waste material shall be disposed of by the contractor. The scope of the work will include the following. 1. Cleaning and Debris Removal: o Remove accumulated sediment, debris, and vegetation from the detention basins using environmentally friendly equipment and methods. o Properly dispose of all removed materials in accordance with local regulations. 2. Vegetation Management: o Trim and remove overgrown vegetation that could impede the proper functioning of the basins. o Recommend suitable native plantings to promote natural filtration and habitat improvement. 3. Site Restoration: o After cleaning, restore the detention basin area to its original condition, ensuring that it is aesthetically pleasing and functional. o Establishment of a maintenance path for routine access to the Detention Basin . Owner Rights: The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to waive any informality; or to accept any bid deemed in the best interests of the Town of Watertown. The Town of Watertown reserves the right to take into account the residency of bidders within the Town of Watertown and/or the location of the bidder's business within the Town of Watertown in awarding this bid. In determining the qualifications of a bidder, the Town may consider his record in the performance of any contracts for similar work into which he may have previously entered; and the Town expressly reserves the right to reject the bid of such bidder if such record discloses that such bidder, in the opinion of the Town, has not properly performed such contracts or has habitually, and without just cause, neglected the payment of bills or has otherwise disregarded his obligations to subcontractors, suppliers, state or local codes, men or employees of subcontractors. The Town may make such investigation as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the Town all such information and data for this purpose as the Town may request. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or the investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Town that such bidder is properly qualified, or that such bidder misrepresented material facts in the bid documents.\ Liquidity Damages: This financial instrument shall be for the faithful performance of the contract, and shall be used at the sole discretion of the Town of Watertown to pay liquidated Damages for failure or refusal to perform in accordance with the contract. No withdrawals shall be made until after five (5) calendar days' notice of noncompliance with the contract is sent by certified U.S. Mail. This in no way limits further actions the Town of Watertown may take. Bond Notes: A performance bond is required and shall be in the amount of 100% of the bid award, in the name of the "Town of Watertown", in the form and with a surety company approved by the State Commissioner of banking and insurance, and issued within ten (10) calendar days of the bid award date. Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State of Connecticut. The Principal and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves to the Obligee in the amount of the Bid Bond Amount 5% for the payment of which they bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. All bids will be considered valid for a period of sixty (60) days. The Town of Watertown reserves the right to accept or reject any bid to best serve its interests, or to hold the bids for sixty (60) days before decision. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids (or any part thereof), to waive defects in proposals, or to accept any proposal deemed to be in its best interest.