Route 80 Control Valve Improvements – Phase 2

The Route 80 Control Valve Improvements – Phase 2 is a fixed-price infrastructure project for the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority located in New Haven, Connecticut. The scope of work involves the construction of a below-grade valve vault and associated appurtenances, including the installation of ductile iron, copper, and plastic piping, valves, meters, and plumbing pumps. Additional site improvements include a new access driveway, drainage and stormwater management systems, fencing, site lighting, and electrical work featuring Programmable Logic Controllers and cellular telemetry systems. The project requires comprehensive site clearing and the implementation of dewatering systems designed by a Connecticut-licensed Civil Engineer. The contract will be awarded to the low, responsive, and responsible bidder, with bids due by October 28, 2026. Performance and payment bonds are required, along with bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the bid amount. The project must reach substantial completion within 602 calendar days and final completion within 665 calendar days. Strict compliance is required for Connecticut Prevailing Wage laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) domestic production requirements for iron, steel, and construction materials. Contractors must maintain a Workers Compensation Experience Modification Rating of 1.0 or less and adhere to rigorous material storage and inspection standards, including ASTM E329 qualifications for testing laboratories.