Niantic River Boardwalk Deck Replacement

The Niantic River Boardwalk Deck Replacement project under solicitation EL-2027-001 requires the replacement of 558 linear feet of 10-foot-wide decking on a boardwalk adjacent to the Niantic River and Route 156 in East Lyme, Connecticut. The full boardwalk spans approximately 586 linear feet, with some decking already replaced, and all work must be completed between October 5, 2026, and November 18, 2026. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid site meeting on August 6, 2026, at Cini Park on Route 156, and failure to do so may result in disqualification. The contract is a state-level public works project administered by Connecticut’s DAS Procurement, with all costs including equipment, materials, labor, traffic control, and incidental expenses to be covered within the bid price. Work must comply with Connecticut prevailing wage laws, OSHA safety standards, and state non-discrimination statutes, and contractors are required to meet specific subcontracting goals: 25% of the contract value must be awarded to Small Business Enterprises and 6.25% to Minority-, Women-, or Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises, with documentation of good faith efforts required. The solicitation emphasizes compliance over technical specification, referencing state regulatory frameworks including HIPAA and C.G.S. §§ 31-55a, 46a-56, and Executive Order 21-2, though no detailed technical standards, packaging, or marking requirements are provided. The contracting authority retains strong inspection rights and access to contractor records, including data systems, and mandates that all proposals be submitted in sealed hardcopy to the East Lyme Town Hall Engineering Office by 2:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026, with no electronic submissions permitted. The bid evaluation process follows a Low Price Technically Acceptable model, prioritizing responsiveness and responsibility over cost competitiveness, with no formal evaluation weights or scoring criteria outlined. Payment logistics, accounting codes, and contracting officer details are not specified, and no contract options, key personnel requirements, or security clearances are included. Contractors must also affirm compliance with whistleblower protections, data privacy laws, and affirmative action policies, with non-compliance potentially triggering audit rights and civil penalties.