REPLACEMENT OF PINE TREE DRIVE AND PECK LANE CULVERTS OVER TUMBLE BROOK

The Town of Orange, Connecticut, is soliciting sealed bids for project L106-0002, which involves the replacement of culverts over Tumble Brook at Pine Tree Drive and Peck Lane. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to install new precast concrete box culverts, wingwalls, scour protection, grading, and stormwater systems to mitigate frequent roadway flooding. Bidders must provide evidence of CTDOT Prequalification for Group No. 8 or 8a (Minor Bridges or Box Culverts). Sealed bids are due by 10:00 A.M. on December 1, 2026, at the Public Works Department in Town Hall. The contract includes strict quality standards for precast wall panels and membrane systems, requiring oversight by an engineer and a manufacturer's technical representative. Key administrative requirements include adherence to state prevailing wage rates, a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract price, and compliance with non-discrimination and affirmative action policies. The project establishes specific spending goals for Small Business Enterprises at 29.39% and Minority Business Enterprises at 15.51%. All work must comply with federal, state, and town laws, including HIPAA regulations and soil and erosion controls as specified in the December 2024 plans by Cardinal Engineering Associates.