BRANFORD STONY CREEK TOWN WHARF

The Town of Branford is seeking sealed bids for the construction and rehabilitation of the Stony Creek Town Wharf located at the foot of Indian Point Road in Branford, Connecticut. This project, identified as solicitation SHIPP2025-01, involves comprehensive structural repairs including the replacement of timber piles, cross bracing, curbing, and rails, as well as the installation of pile caps and strapping. Additional deliverables include the replacement of two timber floating docks, two aluminum gangways, and four steel ladders, along with the repair or replacement of 75 linear feet of metal railing. The project is supported by 800,000 dollars in state funding, and the successful contractor must complete all work by May 3, 2027. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Finance Department by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder based on price, responsiveness, and the ability to perform the work in good faith. Required submission documents include a bid proposal sheet, a notarized non-collusion affidavit, a statement of bidder's qualifications, insurance information, and a list of comparable references. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least five percent of the base bid, and the winning contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract sum. Compliance requirements include adhering to Connecticut state prevailing wage rates for bids exceeding 100,000 dollars and meeting specific spending allocation goals for Small Business Enterprises at 9.26 percent and Minority Business Enterprises at 5.56 percent. The contractor is responsible for daily inspections of the work and must strictly adhere to environmental protection requirements and regulatory permits issued by federal, state, and local authorities. Work hours are generally limited to non-holiday weekdays.