Catch Basin Replacement Bid

TOWN OF WATERTOWN
WATERTOWN, CONNECTICUT
NOTICE OF BID
Catch Basin Replacement Watertown CT
Watertown Public Works Department
Sealed bids are invited and will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the Town of Watertown at
the office of the Purchasing Agent, Town Hall, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, Connecticut, until
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at which time and place they will be publicly opened and
read aloud for providing a cost estimate for the removal and installation of catch basins in the Town
of Watertown.
The Town of Watertown is seeking bids for the replacement of catch basins in Watertown based
on the scope of work provided in the project documents. However, please note that this bid request
pertains only to the cost estimate for the installation labor and services and does not include the
materials required for the project, or any additional incidental expenses that may occur.
The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Specifications, and other contract documents may be
obtained or examined at the office of the Purchasing Agent, Watertown Town Hall, 61 Echo Lake
Road, Watertown, Connecticut 06795, or by accessing the Town of Watertown's website at
http://www.watertownct.org. Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in a sealed
envelope plainly marked " Catch Basin Replacement Watertown CT".
To receive consideration, bids must be in the hands of the Purchasing Agent or his authorized
representative no later than the day and hour mentioned above.
The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality,
or to accept any bid deemed in the best interests of the Town of Watertown.
The Town of Watertown reserves the right to take into account the residency of bidders within the
Town of Watertown and/or the location of the bidder's business within the Town of Watertown in
evaluating and awarding this bid.
All bids will be considered valid for a period of sixty (60) days from the bid opening date.
Donna L. Ford
Purchasing Agent
Town of Watertown

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
TOWN OF WATERTOWN WATERTOWN,
CONNECTICUT 06795
Catch Basin Replacement Watertown CT
Watertown Public Works Department
BID OPENING: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
PROPOSALS RECEIVED
All bids must be in a sealed envelope and received prior to 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2026,
at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, Connecticut 06795.
PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be made upon forms contained herein. The blank spaces in the Proposal must be
filled in correctly where indicated. The Bidder must state the prices for which he proposes to do
each item of the work contemplated. In case of discrepancy where both words and the numerals
are requested, the words shall govern. Ditto marks are not considered writing or printing and shall
not be used. The Bidder shall sign his Proposal correctly. If the Proposal is made by an individual,
his name, post office address and telephone number must be shown. If made by a firm, partnership,
or corporation, the Proposal must be signed by an official of the firm, partnership, or corporation
authorized to sign contracts, and must show the post office address and telephone number of the
firm, partnership, or corporation. Failure to do so may disqualify the bid.
Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the Bidder,
post office address, and name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail,
the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to: The
Purchasing Agent, Watertown Town Hall, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, CT 06795.
All information shall be entered in ink or by typewriter. Mistakes may be crossed out and
corrections inserted before submission of your bid. The person signing the bid shall initial
corrections in ink.
Corrections and/or modifications received after the closing time specified will not be accepted.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
All proposals and literature shall be submitted IN DUPLICATE on the proposal form, which is a
part of these specifications.
Descriptive literature containing complete specifications must accompany each bid. If a bidder
wishes to furnish additional information, more sheets may be added.

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Response summaries will be available online at http://www.watertownct.org. on the day of the bid
opening.
Responses delivered via fax are received subject to the following qualifications and limitations:
* The Town is not responsible for the confidentiality of the information transmitted.
* The Town cannot guarantee that its fax equipment will be operational and able to receive
transmittals by a particular time and date. It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure that
quotations are received in their entirety and on time at the required location. It is
recommended that vendors be advised to call immediately after transmitting a document
electronically to confirm complete and accurate receipt by the Town. The Town assumes
no liability in the event that a bidder's electronic transmission is not received by the Town
in a timely fashion, or is not received either in its entirety or error-free.
* Bids transmitted electronically which have a bond requirement are subject to the same
submittal requirements as those responses delivered via traditional means, such as mail or
hand delivery, or as otherwise stipulated by appropriate authority.
INCURRING COSTS
The Town of Watertown is not liable for any cost incurred for the preparation of proposals or
submission of samples by the firms submitting proposals for the work requested in this bid
document or request for proposals.
FAMILIARITY WITH THE WORK
Each bidder is considered to have examined the work to fully acquaint himself with the exact
existing conditions relating to the work and has fully informed himself as to the work involved
and the difficulties and restrictions attending the performance of this bid. Failure to do so will not
relieve a bidder of his obligation to furnish all centerline striping and related pavement markings
as specified for the consideration set forth in this bid. The submission of a bid will be considered
as conclusive evidence that the bidder has made such examination.
CONSIDERATION OF PRIOR SERVICE
Previous performance, quality of service and merchandise will be considered.
ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS & ALTERNATE PROPOSALS
Addenda information will be available online at http://www.watertownct.org. Adobe Acrobat(R)
Reader may be required to view this document. It is strongly suggested that Bidders check for any
addenda a minimum of forty-eight hours in advance of the bid deadline.
At the time of the opening of bids each Bidder will be presumed to have inspected the work and
to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with all of the Contract Documents (including all
addenda). The failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or examine any form, instruction or
document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

If any person contemplating submitting a proposal is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part
of these specifications, he may submit a written request for an interpretation to the Purchasing
Agent. No interpretations as to the meaning of the plans, specifications or other Contract
Documents will be made to any Bidder orally.
Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed (duplicate copy) to the Town
of Watertown, Purchasing Agent, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, Connecticut 06795, and to be
given consideration, must be received at least five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening
of Bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplementary instructions will be in the form
of written Addenda to the Specifications which, if issued, will be mailed by Registered Mail with
Return Receipt Requested to all prospective Bidders at the respective addresses furnished for such
purposes, not later than three (3) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of
any Bidder to receive any such Addendum or interpretations shall not relieve any Bidder from any
obligations under his bid as submitted. All Addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract
Documents. Oral explanations will not be binding on the Town.
The specifications listed are to be interpreted as meaning the minimum acceptable by the Town of
Watertown. Bidders are requested to submit quotations on the basis of these specifications.
Alternative bids providing a broader scope and/or services than requested in these specifications
may receive consideration providing such equipment and/or service is clearly explained. Any
exceptions to the specifications requested herein must be clearly noted in writing and are to be
included as a part of the bid proposal. If none are included it will be assumed that there are none.
Definition of the word "complete" means that each unit of the equipment proposed shall include
all appurtenances, fasteners, parts, accessories, and services ordinarily catalogued.
An item equal to that named or described in the specifications may be furnished by the Bidder,
except where expressly noted as "no substitutions." The naming of any commercial name,
trademark, or other identification shall not be construed to exclude any item of any manufacturer
not mentioned by name, nor limit competition, but shall establish a standard of equality only. An
item shall be considered equal to the item so named or described if:
* It is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength and design.
* It will perform at least equally the function imposed by the design for the work being
contracted for or the material being purchased.
* It conforms substantially, even with deviations, to the detailed requirements for the item
in the specifications.
The Bidder shall hold the Town of Watertown, its officers, agents, servants, and employees,
harmless from liability of any nature or kind because of use of any copyrighted or uncopyrighted
compositions, secret process, patented or unpatented inventions, articles or appliances furnished
or used under this bid, and agrees to defend, at his own expense, any and all actions brought against
the Town of Watertown or himself because of the unauthorized use of such articles.
QUOTATION LIMITATION
Bidders shall offer only ONE ITEM AND PRICE for each line item bid. If an or equal item is to be
bid, the bidder is to select the brand and model that meets or exceeds the specified item, and submit his bid for
that item.
ESTIMATE OF WORK

For bidding purposes, the work has been subdivided into unit price items. The quantities shown
are to be considered as approximate only. The Purchasing Agent does not expressly or by
implication agree that the actual quantity will correspond therewith, but reserves the right to
increase or decrease the amount of any item or portion of the work as deemed necessary.
SAMPLES
Samples of articles, when required shall be furnished free of cost of any sort to the Town of
Watertown. Samples received may be retained by the Town for future comparison. Samples which
are not destroyed by testing, or which are not retained for future comparison will be returned upon
request at the bidder's expense.
WITHDRAWAL OF BID
Bidders may withdraw their proposals at any time prior to the bid date. No agent/broker shall
withdraw or cancel their proposal for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid closing date of 11:00
a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026. The successful agent/broker shall not withdraw, cancel or modify
their proposal.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Attorneys-in-fact who sign contract bonds must file, with each bond, a certified and effectively
dated copy of their power of attorney.
PERFORMANCE BONDS
A performance bond is required and shall be in the amount of 100% of the bid award, in the
name of the "Town of Watertown", in the form and with a surety company approved by the State
Commissioner of banking and insurance, and issued within ten (10) calendar days of the bid
award date. Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most
current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State of
Connecticut. This financial instrument shall be for the faithful performance of the contract, and
shall be used at the sole discretion of the Town of Watertown to pay liquidated Damages for
failure or refusal to perform in accordance with the contract. No withdrawals shall be made until
after five (5) calendar days' notice of noncompliance with the contract is sent by certified U.S.
Mail. This in no way limits further actions the Town of Watertown may take.
BID BONDS
In consideration of the Town of Watertown, if the Principal's bid is accepted, the Principal will execute the
required contract and furnish the necessary performance and bid bonds, the Principal and the Surety agree as
follows:
1. The Principal and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves to the Obligee in the amount of the Bid
Bond Amount 5% for the payment of which they bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns.
2. This Bid Bond is effective from the Effective Date and shall expire on the Expiration Date unless the
Principal's bid is accepted by the Obligee, in which case this Bond will be replaced by the required
performance and payment bonds.
3. If the Principal does not enter into the contract within the time stipulated in the bid documents, the
Obligee shall have the right to enforce the terms of this Bond and recover the full amount of the Bid Bond
from the Principal and the Surety.
This Bid Bond is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which the project is located and supersedes any other

Bid Bond or bonds issued by the Surety for the same project.
SUBCONTRACTORS
* Each bidder contemplating the use of any subcontractor shall submit a list of
subcontractors as listed on the Bid Form.
* The apparent low bidder shall file with the Town of Watertown, within five (5) days after
the date of bid opening, a complete list of the names and addresses of competent,
responsible and qualified subcontractors who are actually to perform major portions of
the work. This in no way restricts or limits the requirement that all subcontractors must
be approved by the Town.
* Subcontractors listed on the Bid Form or those previously approved may not be changed
without the approval of the Town of Watertown.
Local subcontractors, material suppliers, and labor in the Town of Watertown should be considered
and sought insofar, as is practical in the performance of this project.
QUALIFICATION OF BIDDER
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.
The Town may make such investigation as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the
bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the Town all such information and data
for this purpose as the Town may request. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the
evidence submitted by or the investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Town that such bidder
is properly qualified, or that such bidder misrepresented material facts in the bid documents.
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
More than one proposal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or an association under
the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that any
Bidder is interested in more than one proposal for the work contemplated will cause the rejection
of all proposals in which such Bidder is interested. Any or all proposals in which such Bidder is
interested will be rejected if there is reason for believing that collusion exists among the Bidders
and all participants in such collusion will not be considered in future proposals for the same work.
Proposals in which the prices are obviously unbalanced may be rejected. No Contract will be
awarded except to competent Bidders capable of performing the class of work contemplated.
DELIVERY
Inasmuch as this work concerns a needed public improvement, the provisions of this bid relating
to the time of delivery, performance and completion of the work are of the essence of this bid.
Accordingly, the successful bidder shall commence work upon receipt of the signed Purchase
Order unless the Town shall authorize or direct a further delay.
Time of delivery shall be stated as the number of calendar days following receipt of the Purchase

Order by the Bidder to receipt of the goods or services by the Town of Watertown.
Prices quoted must include delivery to the Town of Watertown as specified on the Purchase Order.
No charges will be allowed for parking, crating, freight, express or cartage unless specifically
stated and included in this bid.
Time of delivery may be considered in the award.
PAYMENT
The Town, after inspection and acceptance of workmanship, and in consideration of the faithful
performance by the Bidder of all and singular his covenants, promises, and agreements contained
herein, agrees to pay the Bidder for the full completion by him of the work embraced in this
Contract, within (30) Thirty Days of the receipt of the final invoice. When subcontractors or
suppliers are utilized, the successful Bidder for this project shall be required to submit a Mechanics
Lien Waiver, acceptable to the Town, with each progress payment and/or at time of final payment
prior to any payment being made.
Time, in connection with any discount offered, will be computed from the date of delivery to the
Town or from the date a correct invoice is received by the Town's Finance Department, if the latter
date is later than the date of delivery.
Prices will be considered as NET, if no cash or payment discount is shown.
The successful bidder shall submit invoices to the following address:
Town of Watertown
Watertown Public Works Department
61 Echo Lake Road Watertown, CT 06795
IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT SHOULD A BID BE ACCEPTED, IT WILL
AUTOMATICALLY BECOME THE CONTRACT OR AN ADDENDUM TO ANY
CONTRACT AGREED UPON.
Notification of the bid award will be made by issuance of a purchase order. Bidders are to list their
bids on the appropriate attached sheets. Bidders may attach a letter of explanation. A clear
notification should be made on the standard bid sheets at the appropriate point of explanation that
there is a letter of explanation attached. All bids must be NET prices.
The successful bidder shall submit an itemized invoice to the Town of Watertown for the work as
described herein.
The bidder shall be required to submit a Mechanics Lien Waiver, acceptable to the Town of
Watertown, with each progress payment and at time of final payment prior to any payment being
made.
At the time of award, the successful bidder shall be required to supply the Town of Watertown a
Certificate of Good Standing, certifying that the corporation is in fact a valid corporation and
presently licensed to conduct business in the State of Connecticut.
SALES TAX
Certain materials and supplies incorporated in the work of this project are exempt from

Connecticut Sales Tax. The Bidder shall familiarize himself with current regulations of the State
Tax Department. The tax on materials or supplies exempted by such regulations shall not be
included as part of the bid. The Town will furnish the successful Bidder sales tax exemption
authorization.
CARE AND PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
The Bidder shall take particular care to avoid damages to all private and public property and to
private or public improvements within the Town's right of way. He shall make good any damages
to the satisfaction of the Town. There shall be no additional compensation for the repair or
restoration of private or public property improvements.
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES
The Bidder shall be responsible for full compliance with any Federal, State and/or Local codes,
laws, regulations and standards, as applicable.
AWARD
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.
Exceptions will be considered to the specification provided, providing they are listed and
fully explained on a separate page entitled "EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS"
Each exception will be considered as to its degree of impact and total effect on the bid. The
purchaser shall determine which (if any taken) exceptions are acceptable, and this determination
shall be final.
The Town of Watertown reserves the right:
* To award bids received on the basis of individual items, or groups of items, or on the
entire list of items.
* To reject any or all bids, or any part thereof.
* To waive any informality in the bids.
* The Town of Watertown reserves the right to take into account the residency of bidders
within the Town of Watertown and/or the location of the bidder's business within the
Town of Watertown in awarding this bid.
* To accept the bid that is in the best interest of the Town of Watertown. The Purchasing
Agent's decision shall be final.
INSURANCE
A. General:
The Bidder shall be responsible for maintaining insurance coverage in force for the life of the contract of the
kinds and adequate amounts to secure all of the Bidder's obligations under the contract with an insurance
company with an AM Best Rating of A - VII or better licensed to write such insurance in Connecticut and
acceptable to the Town of Watertown.
The insurer shall provide the Town of Watertown with Certificates of Insurance signed by an authorized
representative of the insurance company(ies) prior to the performance of this contract describing the coverage

and providing that the insurer shall give the Town of Watertown written notice at least thirty (30) days in
advance of any termination, expiration, or any and all change in coverage.
Such insurance or renewals or replacements thereof shall remain in force during the Bidder's responsibility
under this agreement.
The Bidder at his own cost and expense shall procure and maintain all insurance required and shall name the
Town of Watertown, its employees, departments, boards, committees and commissions, as an additional
insured on all contracts except Worker's Compensation and Professional Errors & Omissions coverage.
In order to facilitate this requirement for insurance, it is recommended that the bidder forward a copy of this
exhibit to the bidder's insurance representative(s).
B. Specific Requirements:
Standard Insurance Requirements:
Vendor shall agree to maintain in force at all times during the contract the following minimum
coverages and shall name the Town of Watertown as an additional insured on a primary and non-
contributory basis to all policies except Workers Compensation. All policies should also include a
Waiver of Subrogation. Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved in the State of Connecticut
and with a minimum AM Best Rating of "A- VIII." In addition, all Carriers are subject to approval by
the Town of Watertown.
General Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Liability
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations $2,000,000
Aggregate
Auto Combined Single Limit Each Accident
Liability $1,000,000
(Incl.
Hired/Non
Owned)
Umbrella Each Occurrence $1,000,000
(Excess Aggregate $1,000,000
Liability)
(Minimum Limits)
If any policy is written on a "Claims Made" basis, the policy must be continually renewed for a
minimum of two (2) years from the completion date of this contract. If the policy is replaced and/or the
retroactive date is changed, then the expiring policy must be endorsed to extend the reporting period for
claims for the policy in effect during the contract for two (2) years form the completion date.

Workers' WC Statutory Limits
Compensation and
Employers' EL Each Accident
Liability $1,000,000
EL Disease Each Employee
$1,000,000
EL Disease Policy Limit
$1,000,000
Original completed Certificates of Insurance must be presented to the Town of Watertown prior to
contract issuance. Vendor agrees to provide replacement/renewal certificates at least 30 days prior to
the expiration date of the policies.
C. Worker's Compensation Insurance
The Bidder shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance required by law and the Employer's
Liability Insurance for at least the amounts of liability for bodily injury by accident of $1,000,000 each
accident; bodily injury by disease each employee of $1,000.000; bodily injury by disease, policy limit of
$1,000,000.
D. Commercial General Liability Insurance
The Bidder shall carry Commercial General Liability policy (Insurance Services Office Incorporated
Form CG-0001 or equivalent). A per occurrence limit of $1,000.000 is required. The Aggregate Limit
will not be less than $1,000,000.
E. Business Automobile Liability Insurance
The Bidder shall carry Business Automobile Liability Insurance. (Insurance Services Office
Incorporated Form CA-00001 or equivalent). A per occurrence limit of $1,000,000 is required. "Any
Auto" (symbol 1 or equivalent is required.
F. Hold Harmless & Subcontractor's Requirements
The Bidder shall require the same insurance that it is required to carry by the Town of Watertown to be
carried by an subcontractors and independent contractors hired by the Bidder and to obtain Certificates
of Insurance before subcontractors and independent contractors are permitted to begin work.
The Bidder shall require that the Town of Watertown, its employees, departments, boards, committees
and commissions, be named as Additional Insured on all subcontractor's and independent contractor's
polices before they are permitted to work.
The Bidder and all subcontractors and independent contractors and their insurers shall waive all rights of
subrogation against the Town of Watertown, and its officers, agents, servants and employees for losses
arising from the work performed by each on this contract.
The Bidder assumes and agrees to hold harmless, indemnify, protect and defend the Town of Watertown
against any and all liability for injuries and damages to Bidder and to Bidder's employees, agents,
subcontractors and guests, third parties or otherwise incident to or resulting from any and all operations
performed by a contractor under any terms of this contract.