RFP 1168 - Concrete Sidewalk Remove and Replace at Various Locations

The Town of Bloomfield is soliciting proposals for the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalks and associated infrastructure across various locations within the town over a three-year period, with all work required to be completed by June 30, 2029. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes containing one original and two paper copies, along with a read-only thumb drive, to the Purchasing Manager at Town Hall by 1:00 PM EST on August 27, 2026; no electronic, faxed, or late submissions will be accepted. The work scope includes excavating existing sidewalks, installing new six-inch-thick concrete sidewalks and handicap ramps on a twelve-inch compacted gravel base, applying a three-inch Class 2 bituminous concrete surface, placing yellow detectable warning plates, and restoring turf with loam, seed, and mulch. Additional tasks involve driveway patches, erosion control, traffic management, and full site restoration. Work is restricted to normal business hours—7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday—and is prohibited during winter months from December 1 to March 31. All performance is subject to engineer oversight and must conform to Town specifications and first-class construction standards. Contractors must demonstrate responsibility through proper licensing, insurance, and compliance with state and local regulations, including Connecticut’s requirement that at least 25% of the state-funded portion of the contract be awarded to DAS-certified Minority-, Women-, and Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises, with half of that share allocated to MBE/WBE/SBE entities. Bidders must provide evidence of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Connecticut Secretary of State and submit a non-discrimination certification to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. The contract is structured on a firm-fixed-price, unit-basis for line items such as square footage of sidewalk, linear feet of turf, and individual ramp installations, with payment tied to verified quantities installed. The contractor assumes full responsibility for defective work, even if previously accepted, and must provide a one-year guarantee covering materials and workmanship. Subcontracting requires prior written approval from the Town, and the prime contractor remains fully liable for all subcontracted work. The contractor must also comply with restrictions on fire hydrant access, coordinate with the Town Tree Warden for tree-root-related issues, indemnify the Town against claims arising from contractor negligence, and bear all costs for debris removal and site cleanup. No claims will be entertained for quantity variances between estimated and actual work volumes, and no contract value or