Replacement of Structure No. 06132 / Surf Avenue & I-95 Exit Ramp #30

The contract pertains to the replacement of Structure No. 06132 located at Surf Avenue and I-95 Exit Ramp #30 in the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, with all bids required to be submitted in hard copy via physical delivery to the Office of the Purchasing Agent at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, CT 06615, and no electronic submissions are permitted. The solicitation number is BID 2026-31, with a response deadline of June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the procurement is under the NAICS code 237310 for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, administered by the Town of Stratford through DAS Procurement. The work includes demolition, construction of new concrete footings and foundation walls, installation of steel framing, membrane waterproofing, controlled material handling, turbidity curtains, flap and hinged flood gates, and removal of invasive vegetation—all requiring strict adherence to Connecticut’s 2024 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Guidelines and applicable OSHA standards including HAZWOPER and construction safety regulations. A comprehensive Hazardous Area Safety Plan (HASP) is mandatory, must be submitted in triplicate and approved by the Engineer prior to any work, and includes detailed protocols for personal protective equipment, decontamination, air monitoring, emergency response, and medical surveillance, with non-compliance resulting in payment withholdings and work stoppage. All work must be performed on-site at stations 24+05 and 28+20, with performance time excluding the winter shutdown period from December 19 to March 1 annually, and liquidated damages apply for delays. Inspection and acceptance occur at waste storage areas and designated disposal facilities, governed by precise testing standards for moisture content, tensile bond strength, substrate preparation, and concrete curing, with the contractor solely responsible for sampling, documentation, and facility coordination, while the Engineer retains authority to approve or reject materials. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with unit prices controlling final payment, though no pricing has been filled in the bid forms, leaving the estimated value undefined. Payment milestones are tied to progress certifications by the Engineer, with no electronic invoicing system specified, and the contractor must comply with MIL-P-21035 for galvanizing and manufacturer specifications for all materials, including approved equal substitutions. Special line items