STR2025-1 Replacement Of The Lexington Avenue Retaining Wall

The contract pertains to the replacement of a retaining wall along Lexington Avenue on properties at 11, 19, and 21 Snowden Street in Norwalk, Connecticut. The scope includes demolishing the existing wall, constructing a new one, installing associated drainage, performing excavation, backfill, grading, and completing roadway paving, curb, and sidewalk work—all with comprehensive labor, materials, and supervision. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2025 and is governed by state contract compliance requirements, notably including set-aside goals of 25% for Small Business Enterprises and 6.25% for Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, alongside non-discrimination mandates enforced by the Connecticut CHRO. The procurement process is open, with a bid response deadline of September 16, 2025, and a vendor Q&A window from August 20 to August 29, 2025, accessible through an online portal. The solicitation does not specify federal or state clauses, detailed evaluation criteria, or a line-item pricing schedule. It is issued as an Invitation to Bid, suggesting award may be based on the lowest responsive responsible bid, but no explicit award methodology is provided. The contract does not include attachments, specifications, or supporting documents beyond the main solicitation text, and there are no special packaging, marking, or security requirements noted. Delivery is FOB Destination at the project site, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the location. Administrative and payment inquiries are directed to Christopher McCauley of the Norwalk Purchasing Department. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with local socioeconomic participation goals and non-discrimination policies, with the work encompassing all necessary construction activities for the retaining wall replacement project.