City Sidewalks

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids for the construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs, and ADA-compliant ramps on Harvard Avenue, extending from Lambert Avenue to Hamilton Street. The project is divided into two phases, Section A from Lambert Avenue to Bradley Avenue and Section B from Bradley Avenue to Hamilton Street. The total scope of work includes approximately 10,000 square feet of sidewalk, 3,050 square feet of driveway aprons, 2,000 linear feet of poured-in-place concrete curbing, and 600 square feet of pedestrian handicap ramps. Bidders must dedicate at least one full sidewalk crew consisting of a backhoe, dump truck, and laborer for 40 hours per week for the duration of the contract. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City eProcurement Portal by 11:00 am on October 2, 2026. Required submission documents include a notarized non-collusive statement, a bidder's qualification statement, and a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount. The lowest responsible bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price. The City provides a local preference for Meriden-based businesses, considering bids up to 10 percent higher than the lowest bid if the bidder is local. The contract requires adherence to state and federal prevailing wage rates and compliance with Connecticut General Statutes regarding non-discriminatory employment practices. All curbing must be poured-in-place, as pre-cast curbing is strictly prohibited. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut state sales and use taxes. Liquidated damages for delays are set at 500 dollars per day. Traffic protection must be coordinated with the Police Department, with specific hourly rates established for uniformed officers and cruisers.