Town of East Lyme Brookside Farms Lead Paint Repair

The Town of East Lyme is soliciting sealed bids for the remediation and restoration of the Brookside Farm Museum located at 33 Society Rd, Niantic, CT, with the scope encompassing the removal of lead-based paint, selective replacement of deteriorated wood siding, sills, and roof components, followed by exterior repainting. The project must comply with the Connecticut State Building Code and stringent environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA standards 1910.1025 and 1926.62, and requires adherence to the NIOSH 7300 method for air sampling to verify lead containment. All lead-containing waste, including paint chips, dust, and debris, must be sealed in heavy-duty six-mil plastic bags or fiber pack drums, labeled with hazard warnings, and transported in separate shipments not mixed with other materials. Organic solvent-contaminated rags and steel wool must be stored in sealed water-filled metal containers to prevent combustion. Bidders must submit a completed, notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit and Proof of Insurance as mandatory conditions for bid acceptance. Insurance requirements include $2 million general liability, $1 million automobile liability, $5 million umbrella coverage, and statutory workers’ compensation with limits of $1 million per accident and per employee, with both the Town of East Lyme and the State of Connecticut named as additional insureds across all policies. The contractor is required to indemnify the Town against all damages, injuries, or claims arising from work performance and must maintain a written lead safety plan, along with documentation of employee training and medical exams. Work must be performed by November 1, 2026, with completion targeted before winter, and all surfaces must be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with a 6% TSP solution to ensure zero visible dust or debris prior to acceptance. Invoicing is based on measured work areas and agreed-upon quantities, with payment made in current funds upon completion. Records including waste manifests and air sampling results must be retained for five years, and copies of waste manifests are to be provided to the Town’s Contracting Representative. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes labeled with the bidder’s name and received by 2:00 PM on July 8, 2026, at the Public Works Office in Niantic, and a pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026. All contractual terms are governed by Connecticut law, with jurisdiction and