Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Simsbury, Connecticut. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The Town of Simsbury is soliciting bids for BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT SQUADRON LINE ROAD 2024, materials, equipment necessary for the removal and replacement of approximately 2100 LF of Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk, Installation of approximately 550 LF of new bituminous concrete sidewalk, topsoiling and reseeding to establish lawn, and installation of ADA compliant concrete sidewalk ramps and related work as specified. This project is subject to State of Connecticut Prevailing Wage requirements. Contractors must comply with the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Contractor Prequalification Program for any contract over $100,000. The classification for which construction contractors are being sought is as follows: Heavy/Highway Construction. 1. Project Overview: The Town of Simsbury is soliciting bids for furnishing all labor, materials, removal and replacement of approximately 2100 LF of Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk, Installation of approximately 550 LF of new bituminous concrete sidewalk, topsoiling and reseeding to establish lawn, and installation of ADA compliant concrete sidewalk ramps and related work as specified The scope of work for this project includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to complete the project as specified. One (1) original and one (1) copy of all bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name on the outside of the envelope and clearly marked "Sealed Bid for Town of Simsbury - BITUMNOUS CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT SQUADRON LINE ROAD 2024, SIMSBURY". If forwarded by mail or courier, the sealed envelope must be addressed to "Amy Meriwether, Director of Finance, 933 Hopmeadow Street (Rt. 10/202), Simsbury, CT 06070". Bids must be at the office of the Director of Finance prior to 10 a.m., May 16, 2024. Postmarks are NOT an acceptable waiver of this policy. Once the first bid is opened, all bids are deemed final and no corrections or alterations may be made. Ditto marks or words such as "SAME" must not be used for the bid to be considered. All information must be submitted in ink or typewritten. Errors, alterations or corrections must be shown on both the original and all required copies and each must be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bids are considered valid for ninety (90) days after bids are opened. Bidders may not withdraw, cancel or modify their bid during this ninety (90) day period after bids are opened. An authorized person representing the legal entity of the bidder must sign bids. The inability to meet any specified requirement(s) must be stated in writing and attached. to the bid form or written on the bid form. If no exceptions are noted, it shall be assumed that the terms of the Invitation to Bid have been accepted. The Town of Simsbury reserves the right to waive any minor informality in a bid when such a waiver is in the best interest of the Town. Question Deadline 05/10/2024 4. Questions: Any questions about this project should be directed to: Mr. Thomas J. Roy, Director of Public Works/ Town Engineer by fax (860) 408-5416, Pubworks@simsbury-ct.gov, or by mail Department of Public Works, 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092. To receive consideration, such questions must be received at least five (5) business days before the established date for receipt of bids. No oral interpretations shall be made to any respondent as to the meaning of any of the bid documents. Every request for an interpretation shall be made in writing. The Town will respond to all appropriate questions received via an addendum available to all prospective bidders. Such addenda will become part of this Invitation to Bid and the resulting contract. At least two (2) days prior to the receipt of bids, the Town will post a copy of any addenda to its website, located at website. It shall be the responsibility of each bidder to determine whether addenda have been issued, and if so, to download copies directly from the Town's website. 5. Presumption of Bidder Being Fully Informed: At the time the first bid is opened, each bidder is presumed to have read and is thoroughly familiar with all bidding documents as well as all contract documents for this project. Failure or omission of the bidder to receive or examine any documentation or information concerning this bid shall in no way relieve any bidder from obligations with respect to their bid. Interpretation of Acceptable Work: All work on this project is to be in accordance with the specifications, bidding and contract documents are to be interpreted as meaning those acceptable to the Town of Simsbury. Work is to be done in a clean and workmanlike fashion and meet industry best practices for quality and performance. Wage Rates: State of Connecticut Department of Labor Prevailing Wage rates apply for any contract for new construction over $1,000,000, and contracts for renovations of over $100,000. Copies of these wage rates are incorporated in the Contract Documents for reference, contractor is responsible for confirm current rates with Connecticut Department of Labor. Each CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor performing Work on this Project shall comply in all respects with all laws governing the employment of labor, Social Security, and Unemployment insurance of both State and Federal government. Contractors must submit certified payroll documentation with each payment application for processing. Payment applications will not be approved without certified payroll. Tax Exemptions: The bidder shall be aware that the Town of Simsbury is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and Connecticut Sales and Use Taxes. Appropriate tax-exempt forms will be provided to the successful bidder(s) as part of the contract award process. Insurance Requirements: The firm must carry insurance under which the Town is named as an additional insured, as follows: Such insurance must be by insurance companies licensed to write such insurance in Connecticut against the following risks with the following minimum amounts and minimum durations. A. B. C. Workman's Compensation, as required by State Statute & $100,000 employers liability limit. Public Liability, Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability as follows: Injury or death of one person: Injury to more than one person in a single accident: Property damage in one accident: Property damage in all accidents: $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 Automobile and Truck (Vehicular) Public Liability, Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability as follows: Injury or death of one person: $1,000,000 Injury to more than one person in a single accident: Property damage in one accident: Property damage in all accidents: $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Insurance under B, and C above must provide for a 30-day notice to the Town of cancellation/or restrictive amendment. Insurance under B and C above must be for the whole duration of the contract and for twelve (12) months after acceptance of the project by the Town. Subcontractors must carry A, B, and C in the same amounts as above for the duration of the project and until acceptance by the Town. Certificates of insurance must be submitted to the Director of Public Works/ Town Engineer prior to the signing of the contract and within ten days of notification of award of contract. Should any insurance expire or be terminated during the period in which the same is required by this contract, the Director of Public Works/ Town Engineer shall be notified and such expired or terminated insurance must be replaced with new insurance and a new certificate furnished to the Director of Public Works/ Town Engineer. Failure to provide the required insurance and certificates may, at the option of the Town, be held to be a willful and substantial breach of this contract. Awarding the Bid: The Town reserves the right to accept any bid or any part of bids, to reject any, all, or any part of bids, and to waive formalities and informalities in the bidding process. The Town at its discretion will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder. That bidder is the person or firm who is qualified and competent to do the work, whose past performance is satisfactory to the Town and whose bid documents comply with the procedural requirements stated herein. Bid Alternates will be awarded if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to award any and all alternatives in the order that best suits the Town. Rejection and/or Cancellation of Bids: The Town reserves the right to reject or cancel any and all bids, or any part of any or all bids, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Delivery Arrangements: Not applicable 15. Bid Bond: Not applicable 16. Performance Bond: Not applicable 17. W-9 Form The successful bidder must provide the Town of Simsbury with a completed W-9 Form prior to commencing work. The Town of Simsbury is soliciting bids for BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT SQUADRON LINE ROAD 2024, materials, equipment necessary for the removal and replacement of approximately 2100 LF of Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk, Installation of approximately 550 LF of new bituminous concrete sidewalk, topsoiling and reseeding to establish lawn, and installation of ADA compliant concrete sidewalk ramps and related work as specified. This project is subject to State of Connecticut Prevailing Wage requirements. Contractors must comply with the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Contractor Prequalification Program for any contract over $100,000. The classification for which construction contractors are being sought is as follows: Heavy/Highway Construction. The Town of Simsbury is soliciting bids for furnishing all labor, materials, removal and replacement of approximately 2100 LF of Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk, Installation of approximately 550 LF of new bituminous concrete sidewalk, topsoiling and reseeding to establish lawn, and installation of ADA compliant concrete sidewalk ramps and related work as specified The scope of work for this project includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to complete the project as specified All work on this project is to be in accordance with the specifications, bidding and contract documents are to be interpreted as meaning those acceptable to the Town of Simsbury. Work is to be done in a clean and workmanlike fashion and meet industry best practices for quality and performance.