Bids due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Work includes removal and replacement of ~900 LF bituminous sidewalk, two ADA ramps, topsoiling and reseeding. Optional prebid conference October 15, 2026 at 66 Town Forest Rd. Bid valid 90 days. Prevailing wage rates apply. Insurance required with $5M excess liability. Performance and payment bonds required. One-year warranty. Questions must be received 3 business days before bid deadline.
Work must commence within ten calendar days of notice to proceed. Completion is required within a reasonable time considering climatic and economic conditions. commencement of work within ten 10 calendar days of notice to proceed
Monthly partial payments for projects over 8 weeks. Town pays estimated cost less 5% retention within 31 days. Final payment of 95% within 31 days after acceptance, remaining 5% paid within six months. no later than 31 days after submission by the contractor, and acceptance by the town, of the estimate, the town will pay the estimated cost, less five percent 5 retained
Contractor guarantees all materials and workmanship for one year from substantial completion. the contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one 1 year from the date of substantial completion
The town will award to the lowest responsible bidder. the town at its discretion will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder
Bidder must have completed a minimum of five similar projects. the bidder is required to have completed a minimum of five 5 similar projects as a demonstration of competency and experience
If contractor defaults, town may terminate and resubmit for bid, and contractor pays excess of new agreement price plus legal costs. the contractor shall pay the town, as liquidated damages, the amount of any excess of the new agreement price over the agreement price
An optional prebid conference will be held at the public works department at 66 Town Forest Road. an optional prebid conference will be held at the public works department at 66 town forest road, west simsbury at 10am on tuesday, october 15, 2026
Questions must be received at least three business days before the bid deadline. such questions must be received at least three 3 business days before the established date for receipt of bids
Bids must be sealed, marked clearly, and received before deadline; postmarks not accepted. Ditto marks or same not allowed. postmarks are not an acceptable waiver of this policy