Sidewalk Infill 10-40 Fort Hill Road

The Town of Groton is soliciting sealed bids for the Sidewalk Infill project located at 10 to 40 Fort Hill Road in Groton, Connecticut. The scope of work includes the construction of new sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway aprons, as well as ancillary tasks such as the replacement of chain link fencing and the transplanting of vegetation at 26 Fort Hill Road. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Town Hall Annex by 2:00 p.m. on August 13, 2026, with a final response deadline of August 20, 2026. The project must be completed within 60 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, though a 5 percent price preference is available for local vendors. Bidders must demonstrate financial responsibility and a clean safety record, as three or more serious OSHA violations within the last three years will result in disqualification. Financial requirements include a bid security for bids exceeding 50,000 dollars, performance bonds for contracts over 50,000 dollars, and payment bonds for those exceeding 100,000 dollars. Non-resident contractors are further required to post a 5 percent guarantee bond with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Contract administration is managed by the Town of Groton, with the Director of Planning, Development and Public Works serving as the primary point of contact for interpretation. Payments are processed within 15 days of approved requests, subject to a 5 percent retainage that is held for a six-month defect liability period. The contractor is responsible for all site-based inspections and must adhere to strict quality standards, including the use of new materials and the implementation of dust control measures. All submissions must be provided in physical hard-copy format, including signed bid forms and itemized pricing.