Pool Plaster Replacement at Simsbury Farms Rec Complex

The Town of Simsbury is soliciting bids for a licensed contractor to perform pool plaster replacement and surface rehabilitation for the Main Lap Pool and Diving Pool at the Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex. The scope of work includes water-blasting surfaces, removing hollow areas, replacing grout and caulking, updating depth markers and drain grates, and applying a multi-coat scratch coat and new commercial-grade cementitious plaster finish. All work must be completed by May 10, 2027, and performed Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays unless approved. The project requires adherence to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Connecticut public pool requirements, and ASTM standards, with a minimum three-year warranty on labor and workmanship. To be considered a responsible bidder, firms must demonstrate the successful completion of at least five comparable commercial or public-use pool resurfacing projects within the last seven years, including three of similar size and complexity. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Director of Finance by 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2026. Required documentation includes a bid form, qualifications statement, non-collusion affidavit, a ten-year project list, and a list of key personnel. The successful bidder must provide a W-9 form and maintain specific insurance coverage, including a $2,000,000 limit for single-person injury and a $1,000,000 limit for multi-person accidents. The Town of Simsbury is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and Connecticut Sales and Use Taxes.