Bridge Repair Units

The contract pertains to the rental of bridge repair units, including all necessary equipment with operators, tools, and labor required to perform maintenance and repair services on bridges identified by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, under the authority of the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive bridge cleaning activities beneath the deck including connection panels, flanges, webs, bearings, abutments, piers, and pier caps using low-pressure, high-volume washing not exceeding 300 psi, removal of existing wearing surfaces and scraping of milled decks, and paint removal and field painting with proper containment, surface preparation, and debris collection. All services must comply with OSHA and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regulations, and the contractor must implement a documented quality control program to ensure proper dry film thickness, surface cleanliness, profile, and ambient conditions during coating applications. The contract has a two-year term beginning on the date of final signature, with performance limited to the State of Connecticut, and delivery of materials must occur F.O.B. at locations specified in purchase orders, with all items delivered in original manufacturer containers bearing required labels including manufacture date, batch number, trade name, and quantity, accompanied by Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials such as HMWM and polyester resins. Storage conditions must be clean, dry, temperature-controlled within manufacturer specifications using high-low thermometers, and protected from flames. Pricing is fixed for the term of the contract as defined in Exhibit B, which incorporates the solicitation response submitted via CTsource, with potential adjustments for increases in state-mandated minimum wages or CPI-U increases of two percent or more during any extension period. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance, workers’ compensation and employer’s liability coverage with minimum limits of $100,000, and may be required to provide performance and payment bonds. Strict requirements prohibit discrimination on the basis of protected classes and mandate ADA compliance, with failure constituting a material breach. The contractor is obligated to indemnify the state, follow public records disclosure under Connecticut’s FOIA, and continue performance during disputes. Invoices must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] with detailed line items, F.E.I.N., purchase order number, and ticket numbers, and payment will be made within 45 days of acceptance, or 25 days for certified small or minority business enterprises. The contractor must also comply with environmental regulations, provide necessary permits for marine operations, and prioritize contract performance during declared state emergencies. The solicitation was posted on