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

This Rfp is Not a Contract Offer, and No Contract Exists Until a Written Contract is Signed by the Town and the Successful Proposer. The Town of Trumbull reconstructs various roadways as part of The Town Wide Paving Program, various topsoil and seed is required to be installed behind the curbs. Therefore, the Town is soliciting prices to install topsoil and establish grass seed for various areas Town Wide on an as needed basis in accordance with the specification. The Town Solicits Proposals From a Licensed and Qualified Full-service Topsoil & Turf Establishment for Townwide Paving Program Contractors to Provide "townwide " Topsoil & Turf Establishment for Townwide Paving Program Services on an as Needed Basis. All Inquiries Regarding This Request Shall Be Answered Up to the Close of Business on May 1, 2024, After Which Time No Additional Questions Will Be Accepted. To Ensure Consistent Interpretation of Certain Items, Answers to Questions the Town Deems to Be in the Interest of All Bidders Will Be Made Available on Town Website to All Bidders. Inquiries of a Technical Nature May Be Directed to Mr. William Maurer, Pe, Ls (203-452-5050); All Others May Be Directed to Kevin Bova, Purchasing Agent (203.452.5042) Kbova@trumbull-ct.gov The Town Intends to Utilize the Contractor When Projects Cannot Be Completed by the Town or When the Complexity of the Project Requires Additional Expertise. All Work Performed for the Town in This Capacity Shall Be Under the Direction of Director of Town Engineer or Its Designee. The Town Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Bids and Does Not Bind Itself to Accept the Lowest Bid or Any Proposal for This Work or Any Part Thereof and Shall Have the Right to Ask for New Bids for the Whole or Parts, Should It Desire to Do So. . The Town Reserves the Right to Cancel the Bid if Funding is Not Approved. General Description of Work The Town of Trumbull reconstructs various roadways as part of The Town Wide Paving Program, various topsoil and seed is required to be installed behind the curbs. Therefore, the Town is soliciting prices to install topsoil and establish grass seed for various areas Town Wide on an as needed basis in accordance with the specification. ITEM #1 - Supply & Install Topsoil (0"-4.0"): Supply and Install Topsoil in accordance Section 9.44 "Topsoil" of Form 817 of State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Thickness of topsoil installation shall range from 0 to 4 inches. ITEM #2 - Supply & Install Topsoil (4.1"-8"): Supply and Install Topsoil in accordance Section 9.44 "Topsoil" of Form 817 of State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Thickness of topsoil installation shall range from 4 to 8 inches. ITEM #3 - Turf Establishment: Turf Establishment shall be in accordance with 9.50 "Turf Establishment, Erosion Control Matting" of Form 817 of State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Grass seed mixture shall be "Special B Mix" by Nutrico Turf Products. The rate of application shall be no less than 325 lbs. per acre. Contractor shall provide submittal for our review. If "Contractor" grass seed mix is used, no payment shall be made. Basic Blend is as follow: 45% Annual Rye, 25% Perennial Rye, 25% Creeping Red Fescue, 5% Kentucky Bluegrass 85/80. Starter Fertilizer shall also be used. Contractor shall provide submittal for our review. Mulch Master Shredded Hay shall be installed. Contractor shall provide submittal for our review. Salt hay or straw hay shall not be used. Refer to Item #4 only if the Town of Trumbull requires the contractor to work during "Out of Season" time periods. Hydro seeding is acceptable. This item may be utilized in areas where topsoil was installed by the Highway Department. ITEM #4 - Re-establish Turf This item will only be used if the Town requires the contractor to perform Items #1- #3, #13 and #14 during "Out of Season" time period. If the roadway was ready for Item #1 through #3, #13 and #14 during "In-Season" time period, but the contractor chooses to work during "Out of Season" time period, no payment shall be made for this item. Work under this item shall only be utilized with the approval of the Engineer. This work to "Re-establish Turf" shall be done during "In Season" time period. This item shall be paid by the square yard of areas where Re-establishment occurred. Contractor must notify Engineer prior to work on the item. Topsoil shall be scratched either by hand or with mechanical means to loosed topsoil. Shim coarse of topsoil may need to be installed. Contractor to provide topsoil. Grass seed, Starter Fertilizer and Shredded Mulch Hay shall be installed similar to Item #3