B027-12 Engine #2 Tank Removal

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids for the removal, decontamination, and disposal of an underground storage tank and associated piping at Engine Co #2, located at 168 Chamberlain Highway, Meriden, CT. The project requires the contractor to develop and implement a comprehensive work plan, which must be approved by the owner before site work begins. Scope of work includes the removal of the tank system, decontamination, disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with RCRA and EPA SW-846 standards, and the subsequent backfilling and restoration of the area. The contractor must have a minimum of two years of tank removal experience and hold a valid State of Connecticut certification for tank removal work. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City eProcurement Portal by 11:00 am on September 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a ten percent price preference given to qualified City-based businesses. Required submission documents include a bid bond for ten percent of the bid amount, a bidder's qualification statement, and a non-collusive affidavit. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for one hundred percent of the contract price within ten days. The project is subject to strict regulatory and safety compliance, including Connecticut prevailing wage laws and mandatory OSHA construction safety training. The contractor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, naming the City of Meriden as an additional insured. Technical specifications mandate that backfill be compacted to specific density standards and that a final Tank Closure Report be submitted within 14 days of completion. All hazardous waste transportation and disposal must adhere to DOT and EPA manifest systems.