Lake Road Sidewalks, Marlborough, CT

The project for Lake Road Sidewalks in Marlborough, Connecticut, involves the construction of sidewalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, decorative thermoplastic crosswalks, and cement rubble masonry retaining walls, with all work governed by a lump sum and unit price contract structure under NAICS code 237310. The solicitation, posted on July 6, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026, requires bidders to submit a complete package including a Bid Bond equal to 5% of the bid, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, a Statement of Qualifications detailing similar experience and financial standing, evidence of authority to operate in Connecticut, and a Certificate of Compliance with Connecticut General Statute 31-57b regarding occupational safety violations. Bidders must have thoroughly examined the bidding documents, including addenda and site conditions, and must certify that their bids are genuine, non-collusive, and based on full compliance with all specifications without exceptions. The contract mandates compliance with the EICDC® C-700 Standard General Conditions, supplemented by specific project conditions, and is governed by Connecticut law. Performance is to begin upon a written Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 60 days and final completion within 90 days after contract commencement, emphasizing that time is of the essence. The contractor must submit a preliminary progress schedule within 10 days of the effective contract date and adhere to strict payment procedures, including applying for progress payments no more than monthly and at least 20 days before the scheduled payment date, with final payment contingent upon engineer recommendation and issuance of a notice of acceptability. Payment for stored materials requires documentation of full payment to suppliers. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, temporary facilities, and site restoration, including maintaining sanitary toilet facilities and removing all debris and temporary structures before final payment. Bonds are required in the form of performance and payment bonds conforming to Connecticut statutes, with sureties licensed in the state; insurance must include workers’ compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella coverage, with the owner and engineer named as additional insureds, and insurance providers must maintain an A.M. Best rating of A-VII or better. Prevailing wage rates apply to truck drivers working on-site, and full compliance with ADA, OSHA, and Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act is required. The contractor must indemnify the owner and engineer,