Groton Community Center HVAC Upgrade

Sealed bids for the Groton Community Center HVAC Upgrade are due by 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on August 6, 2026, and must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Town Hall Annex at 134 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, Connecticut. The solicitation number is PWC ITB 27-03, and the project involves the installation of wall-mounted split heating and cooling units throughout the Community Center, including all associated piping, wiring, and labor. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning price is the primary selection criterion as long as the bidder meets minimum technical, compliance, and responsibility standards. Bidders must comply with municipal contractual sections rather than federal FAR clauses, and all proposals must include completed bid forms with pricing in both numeric and written form, where the latter takes precedence in case of conflict. The contract requires performance bonds or cash security for contracts exceeding $50,000, and a lien waiver may substitute for a bond if the contract value is $100,000 or less. Non-resident contractors must post a 5% guarantee bond with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Contractors must carry insurance policies naming the Town as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis with carriers rated at least A- VIII by AM Best, and must include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Town. All work must comply with EPA and OSHA standards, including asbestos handling protocols and dust control using calcium chloride and dust curtains. The project site is in Groton, Connecticut, and inspections occur on-site by the Town’s representative with final acceptance required before payment. Payment terms include a 5% retainage held for six months, with invoices submitted manually and approved within 15 days. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates, submit employment statistics demonstrating workforce parity with the local labor market, and demonstrate affirmative action and apprenticeship program development, though no numerical weights are assigned to these factors. Pre-bid meetings were held, and addenda including photos of electrical systems and prevailing wage rates are available. Proposals must be physically delivered; electronic submissions are not accepted. All materials must be new and conform to approved samples and current industry codes, with non-compliance subject to rejection and remediation at the contractor’s expense.