INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids for Bid #02-23-24-01, “Replacement of Bridge No. 034021, Franklin Street Extension over Mercers Pond Brook”, Danbury, CT, City Project No. 20-20, will be received at Danbury City Hall, Purchasing Agent's office, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 until 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 11, 2024. Prior to the public opening of the bids, any bid submitted may be withdrawn by the bidder if said bidder discovers mathematical or clerical errors in his bid. Any such bid withdrawal may be made without penalty or prejudice. After the bids are opened, all offers will be considered firm for a period of ninety days and no bid may be withdrawn for any reason during that period except for such cause as the City of Danbury in its sole discretion deems sufficient.
Work consists of all labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to replace the existing bridge carrying Franklin Street Extension over Mercers Pond Brook with a new precast concrete frame, and related work and materials.
A mandatory pre-bid conference to be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in Room 3C, Third Floor at the Danbury City Hall for contractors intending to bid on the project. The last day that questions will be accepted and responded to shall be Thursday April 4, 2024, at 2:00 P.M.
A bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall accompany each bid. A non-collusion statement for Prime Contractors and any addendum acknowledgment must also be submitted at the time of the bid.
A performance, labor and materials bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the accepted bid will be required.
This is a State assisted contract. The contractor must comply with the requirements as specified herein. This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including set-aside (25% SBE and of that 25% SBE set-aside, a net of 6.25% must be awarded to MBE) and non-discrimination requirements enforced by the CHRO.
Plans and specifications (Contract Documents) may be obtained:
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At the Purchasing Agent’s office, City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut 06810. Bidders may obtain complete sets of plans and specifications for a nonrefundable payment of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per set.
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Bidders must call the Purchasing Department at 203-797-4571 to obtain electronic copies of the documents.
The City of Danbury is an equal opportunity and affirmative action purchaser and bids from all vendors, including those from enterprises owned by minorities and women, are encouraged.
The City of Danbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract to the bidder deemed to be for its best interest.
Dated: March 14, 2024
Charles J. Volpe, Jr.
Purchasing Agent
City of Danbury
