Ferry Road Soccer Field Drainage, Parking Lot and Site Improvements, Old Saybrook, CT

The project at Ferry Road in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, involves comprehensive site improvements for a soccer field, including the removal of existing topsoil and irrigation systems, installation of a new subdrainage system and irrigation network, placement of new topsoil and sod, construction of a paved parking lot with associated storm drainage, landscaping, a composting toilet, bollard lighting, and a storage shed. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, including Connecticut’s Fair Employment Practices statute and federal non-discrimination requirements under Title VI, Executive Order 11246, and Executive Order 11375. Contractors must submit detailed qualifications, including financial history, past performance, license status, safety records, and bank references, and must demonstrate the ability to perform under a stipulated price contract with a 120-day timeline to substantial completion and 135 days to readiness for final payment. Failure to meet deadlines incurs liquidated damages of $500 per day for substantial completion and $100 per day for final payment readiness. Bids are submitted on a lump sum and unit price basis, with specific allowances for irrigation installation and unit prices for unforeseen excavation and material conditions; estimated quantities are for bid comparison only, and payment is based on actual measured work. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price, meet stringent insurance requirements including A.M. Best ratings of A-VII or better, and list the Town of Old Saybrook and the engineer as additional insureds. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed, properly labeled packaging, with piping protected by factory-applied end caps, geomembrane rolls labeled with detailed specifications, and electrical components certified to NFPA 70 standards. Submittals must follow Section 01 33 00 of the Project Manual, and all work must be inspected and accepted per ASTM standards for compaction testing, with the contractor liable for testing costs after two failures. The contractor must submit preliminary schedules for progress, submittals, and values prior to any payment, maintain GAAP-compliant accounting records, and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The bid must include a notarized non-collusion affidavit, a certificate of compliance with Connecticut General Statute 31-57b regarding OSHA violations, and evidence of authorization to do business in Connecticut. Submission is due by 10:00 AM on June 30, 2026,