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

Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for opening of bids. Any bid received after the time and date specified will be returned unopened. Replacement of deteriorated sections of sidewalk on New London Road. The Town of Groton reserves the right to waive any formalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit, with his bid, security in the form of bid bond or certified check subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Town of Groton is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If the total amount of the bid submitted exceeds $50,000, or if the bid contains any add alternates and the combination of the base bid plus all add alternates exceeds $50,000, then the bid must be accompanied by a CERTIFIED CHECK or a BID BOND, signed by a responsible Surety, in the amount of 10% of the total amount of the tendered bid and made payable to the order of the Town of Groton. All bid checks or bonds, except those of the lower three (3) bidders will be returned within ten (10) days of the opening of bids. Those of the lower three (3) bidders will be retained by the Town of Groton until one of the lower three (3) bidders signs the contract or until all bids are rejected; however, in no case will the bid check or bond be retained for more than 60 days unless forfeited as hereinafter stipulated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the CONTRACT cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER. If the total amount of the bid (or base bid plus alternates) submitted is $50,000 or less, then no bid security is required. The Bid Bond and Surety's Letter of Intent must be provided by a Surety Company that meets all of the following qualifications as of the date of bid. A. Licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut B. Listed on the current U. S. Treasury "T" List C. Rate A- or better by A. M. Best. A. Performance Bond If the total bid price for the project exceeds $50,000, or if the bid contains any alternates and the combination of the base bid plus all Town accepted alternates exceeds $50,000, then either of the following is required: 1. The Contractor shall furnish a bond covering faithful performance of the Contract. Surety shall be qualified to do business in the State of Connecticut, listed on the current U. S. Treasury "T" list, and rated "A-" or better by A. M. Best. The cost of the bond premium shall be included in the Contract Sum. The amount of the bond shall be equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum. OR 2. In lieu of a Performance Bond, a security in a form acceptable to the Town (for example, letter of credit or an assigned passbook) in the amount of 100% of the Contract may be substituted. The Contractor shall deliver the required security to the Owner on the date the agreement is entered into. The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact, who executes the required bond on behalf of the surety, to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power-of-attorney. In the case where add alternates are part of the bid, and where acceptance of any alternates would cause the Contract Sum to exceed the $50,000 threshold, then the price of the alternate shall include the cost of the required bond or security. B. Payment Bond If the total bid price for the project exceeds $100,000, or if the bid contains any alternates and the combination of the base bid plus all Town accepted alternates exceeds $100,000, then either of the following is required: 1. The Contractor shall furnish a bond covering payment of obligations arising under the terms of the Contract. Surety shall be qualified to do business in the State of Connecticut, listed on the current U.S. Treasury "T" list, and rated "A-"or better by A.M. Best. The cost of the bond premium shall be included in the Contract Sum. The amount of the bond shall be equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum. OR 2. In lieu of a Payment Bond, a security in a form acceptable to the Town (for example, a letter of credit or an assigned passbook) in the amount of 100% of the Contract may be substituted. The Contractor shall deliver the required security to the Owner on the date the Agreement is entered into. The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact, who executes the required bond on behalf of the surety, to affix thereto a certified copy of the power-of-attorney. In the case where add alternates are part of the bid, and where acceptance of any alternates would cause the Contract Sum to exceed the $100,000 threshold, then the price of the alternate shall include the cost of the required bond or security. BIDDER must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written Notice to Proceed from the OWNER and to fully complete the project within 30 consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the GENERAL CONDITIONS. It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and between the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER, that the date of beginning and the time for completion during the normal working hours as specified in the General Conditions of the work to be done hereunder are essential conditions of this CONTRACT; and it is further mutually understood and agreed that the work embraced in this CONTRACT shall be commenced on a date to be specified in the "Notice to Proceed". The CONTRACTOR agrees that said work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will insure full completion thereof within the time specified. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER, that the time for the completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time for the completion of same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and usual industrial conditions prevailing in this locality. *The list of planholders and/or interested bidders is not being tracked by the stakeholders involved with this project. If you are an interested contractor and wish to be listed as a bidder, please notify our editorial staff at addtobidlist@constructconnect.com.