The Town of Watertown, Connecticut is seeking sealed bids for Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) for road reclamation. The project involves recycling existing asphalt pavement on six roads, totaling approximately 21,398 linear feet. Bidders must submit proposals by Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. The bid documents, including specifications, can be obtained from the Purchasing Agent's office or the town's website. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes. The town reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. Bidders are expected to have examined the work site and be familiar with all contract documents. The contract will be awarded to a single contractor based on the lowest total bid price. Key aspects include core sampling, mix design, quality management, construction methods for CIR, premilling, base repair, structure adjustments, and wearing course paving. Payment terms are within 30 days of receiving the final invoice. Insurance requirements include general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation. A performance bond is required. Dispute resolution involves mandatory negotiation and mediation.
The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. Proposals must be received by the purchasing agent no later than this date and time.
The town agrees to pay the bidder for the full completion of the work embraced in this contract, within 30 thirty days of the receipt of the final invoice.
The bidder shall unconditionally guarantee for a period of one 1 year from the date of acceptance, all materials, supplies, equipment, and services including but not limited to its workmanship, delivery and installation.
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. The town of Watertown reserves the right to take into account the residency of bidders within the town of Watertown andor the location of the bidders 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.
Samples of articles, when required shall be furnished free of cost of any sort to the town of Watertown.
Any request for interpretation of the plans, specifications or other contract documents must be in writing and received at least five 5 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.
