Citywide Paving (Summer/Fall)

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids for a comprehensive paving project under solicitation number B027-02, titled Citywide Paving (Summer/Fall), with responses due by July 2, 2026, at 11:00 am via the City eProcurement Portal. The scope includes milling and overlaying approximately 10.96 miles of roadways, requiring a 2-inch fine mill of existing pavement followed by a 2-inch overlay of Class 2 bituminous pavement applied via approved paving boxes—hand spreading is prohibited. Additional work includes applying a non-tracking asphalt tack coat after surface preparation, installing driveway aprons, and placing both temporary and permanent pavement markings, with permanent markings scheduled approximately two weeks after paving. Milling services extend to removal and cleanup around catch basins, manholes, and utility boxes, with the contractor responsible for hauling and disposing of all millings unless otherwise directed. The project demands strict adherence to AASHTO R 77 standards for tack coat quality control, including monthly split samples and certified test reports detailing physical properties, weight per gallon at 77°F, and recommended application temperatures. All bidders must submit a notarized Non-Collusive Statement/Affidavit, Bidder’s Qualification Statement, Form of Surety Guaranty, Bid Bond equal to 10% of the bid amount, and a CHRO Compliance Report, along with proof of insurance covering general, automobile, and workers’ compensation liability. Contractors must pay prevailing wages and comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding CHRO, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action, including a mandatory spending goal of 25% for DAS-certified Small Business Enterprises and 6.25% for Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned Business Enterprises. The City is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes, which must not be included in bid pricing. Performance must be completed in a workmanlike manner under strict time constraints, with no section left milled for more than two weeks; time of completion is of the essence. Award considerations prioritize incumbency, multiple award history, Connecticut-based bidders, and ultimately, a coin toss in case of a tie. The Purchasing Officer, in consultation with the Engineering Department, will determine the best value bid. Payment is due no less than 30 days after service completion, and work must conform to all specifications set forth in the Citywide Paving Program Roadway List for Summer/F