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Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repairunavoidable circumstances, or by approval by the Director of DPW. This sum shall be paid by theContractor to the Town or withheld from final payment to the Contractor.The Contractor shall not work on more than one project at a time unless approved by the Engineer.No mobilizing costs will be paid by the Town of New Milford. Mobilization costs shall be included withinthe individual bid items.EQUIPMENT:The successful bidder shall have sufficient production equipment in excellent mechanical condition toperform work, based on an equipment list provided by the Contractor with their bid. The contractorshall provide a list of major equipment available for this Contract, including make and model year. Asufficient amount of equipment shall be made available in order to complete work within the time limitsspecified in "Delivery”.Any equipment not being utilized on the project or which is not operational shall not be stored at thesite without the expressed permission of the Town Engineer or his designated representative. The Townshall not be charged for equipment not in use.MATERIAL:Certain materials will be provided to the contractor at no cost by the Town of New Milford:Bituminous products - O&G Industries is the current supplier of bituminous products to the Town. Thecontractor will pick up bituminous concrete and tack coat at the O&G asphalt plant in New Milfordunder a Town Purchase Order and deliver to the project site.Aggregates (Granular fill, processed gravel, sand, stone, ¾” washed crushed stone for underdrain, etc.);riprap; precast catch basin and manholes, risers and tops; masonry supplies (bricks, CMU, mortar,cement, etc.): and high density polyethylene pipe and pipe ends – these materials are stockpiled at theTown DPW facilities on Young’s Field Road and Patriots Way. These will be provided to the Contractor atno cost. The Contractor shall pick these up from the Town DPW facilities and deliver them to the jobsite.The Town loader that will load the contractor’s vehicles with aggregates has a scale that will weigh thematerial loaded. The contractor’s driver will be given a load ticket with the weight of the material loadedinto the vehicle.Liquid Calcium Chloride – may be provided by the Town if available.All other materials necessary for the work shall be provided by the Contractor, payment for which willbe included the prices bid for the various Items of Work.QUALITY CONTROL:The Town may request material certifications or may test the products delivered by an outsidelaboratory to confirm compliance with specifications.Pavement compaction testing may be performed by the Town. Paving reports by the Town will beperformed on a daily basis for thickness within standards.9

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and RepairSAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:The successful bidder must follow all applicable OSHA standards for performing the work at all times.The successful bidder shall maintain strict conformance with all environmental regulations andstandards set forth by CT DEEP as well as all other applicable federal, state or local requirements.PREVAILING WAGEThe Bidder shall conform to Connecticut’s prevailing wage law codified in Connecticut General StatutesSections 31-53 and 31-53a. The wages paid on an hourly basis to any person performing the work of anymechanic, laborer or worker on the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment orcontribution paid or payable on behalf of each such person to any employee welfare fund, as defined inthese sections, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the sametrade or occupation in the town in which such public works project is being constructed. Any contractorwho is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such persons to anysuch employee welfare fund shall pay to each mechanic, laborer or worker as part of such person'swages the amount of payment or contribution for such person's classification on each pay day.Wage rates and associated information can be found in Section 9 - Attachments.5.3.Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications may be downloaded in Section 9 - Attachments5.4.Geotextile Qualified ProductsThe document containing the geotextile qualified products may be downloaded in Section 9 Attachments.5.5.Standard DetailsThe following Standard Details shall be part of this Contract, these may be downloaded in Section 9 Attachments:Drainage Trench Excavation and RestorationTypical Catch Basin DetailTypical Depressed Gutter Strip DetailTypical Double Catch Basin DetailsTypical Installation or Replacement of a Storm ManholeTypical Perforated Underdrain DetailTypical detail of Underdrain installed Alongside a Drainage Pipe Under a RoadwayTypical Reinforced Concrete Headwall or Endwall DetailTypical Rip-Rap lined Drainage SwalePavement Restoration Detail10

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repair6.TERMS AND CONDITIONS6.1.Estimated QuantityActual amount of time required by the Town may vary. There are no estimated quantities with this bidpackage.6.2.TermPrices shall remain in effect for one (1) year following the award of the bid. The town reserves the rightto extend this contract an additional year upon mutual written agreement with the successful bidder.6.3.Administrative Requirements & RecordsThe successful bidder shall prepare and submit documentation and invoices to the Town which clearlydemonstrate quantities of work performed per the bid. At a minimum the following paperwork shouldbe provided: Material Tickets shall be given to the inspector or included with the invoice. The Town will supply thecontractor with Material tickets for Town supplied Material at the point of pickup. The Contractor’semployees shall give these tickets to the Town Inspector at the project site upon delivery. Invoices shall include Purchase Order Number Certified payroll recordsIn the event the Town of New Milford shall provide traffic control, the awarded vendor shall coordinatewith the Engineer and/or selected contractor for this service.6.4.Safety & Environmental ComplianceThe successful bidder must follow all applicable OSHA and ConnDOT standards for performing the workat all times. Failure to follow applicable OSHA and ConnDOT standards is grounds for immediatecancelation of the contract at no cost to the Town of New Milford. The successful bidder shall provideany applicable training documentation demonstrating compliance with applicable safety regulationsupon receipt of the initial purchase order and updates at each subsequent order.6.5.Basis of PaymentThe bid prices shall be deemed all inclusive (i.e. fuel costs, labor, insurances, equipment, services, etc.)necessary to complete the project assigned.6.6.Bidder QualificationsBidders must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience supplying Road Paving Bid to Municipalities,to the Department of Transportation in the State of Connecticut or for commercial paving. Indetermining the qualification of a Bidder, the Town may consider the record and the performance of anycontracts for similar work, which may have been previously performed. The Town shall make suchinvestigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work.11

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and RepairThe Bidder shall complete the “Statement of Contractor’s Qualifications” found in Section 7 - VendorQuestionnaire.6.7.Basis of AwardThe following factors will be considered in selecting a lowest qualified bidder: Prices bid. The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the work included. Whether the Bidder can perform the work within the specified contract time, without delay orinterference. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder. The quality of performance of previous contracts or services. The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contractor service. The sufficiency of the financial resources and the ability of the bidder to perform the contract orprovide the service. Whether the bidder has submitted requested financial information or other information requested bythe purchasing authority. The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular userequired. The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid.The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids.The low bidder will be determined by the Town Purchasing Authority by multiplying estimatedquantities developed by the Dept. of Public Works by the Bidder’s unit bid prices to determine a TotalCost. The lowest Total Cost of all bidders will be the considered lowest bid price for the purpose ofdetermining the lowest qualified bidder.The bidder must provide a unit price for each item of work.6.8.Non-Employment RelationshipThe Town and the successful bidder are independent parties. Nothing contained in the Contract shallcreate, or be construed or deemed as creating, the relationships of principal and agent, partnership,joint venture, employer and employee, and/or any relationship other than that of independent partiescontracting with each other solely for the purpose of carrying out the terms and conditions of theContract. The successful bidder understands and agrees that it is not entitled to employee benefits,including but not limited to workers compensation and employment insurance coverage, and disability.The successful bidder shall be solely responsible for any applicable taxes.12

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repair6.9.Presumption of Proposer's Full KnowledgeEach bidder is responsible for having read and understood each document in this specification and anyaddenda issued by the Town. A bidder’s failure to have reviewed all information that is part of orapplicable to this specification, including but not only any addenda posted on the Town’s website, shallin no way relieve it from any aspect of its proposal or the obligations related thereto. Each bidder isdeemed to be familiar with and is required to comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations,ordinances, codes and orders that in any manner relate to this specification or the performance of thework described herein. By submitting a bid, each bidder represents that they have thoroughly examinedand become familiar with the scope of work outlined, and it is capable of performing the work toachieve the Town’s objectives.6.10. Insurance RequirementsA certificate of Insurance is required to be submitted upon execution of any agreement.Contractors shall carry the following minimum insurance coverage’s and the provisions specified belowmust be met. Insurance carriers providing the required insurance coverage’s must have an A.M. Best’sfinancial rating of “A-VII” or better. The Town of New Milford, its officials, employees and volunteers, MUST be named as additionalinsured with reference to this project on a primary and non-contributory basis. The insurer shallwaive all rights of subrogation against the Town of New Milford, CT, its officers, employees andvolunteers arising from work performed by the Contractor. The policy endorsement evidencing this coverage must be provided with the certificate ofliability insurance. Any changes in insurance coverage will require (30) thirty days of notice tothe Town of New Milford by certified mail with return receipt requested. The contract should have a hold harmless indemnification agreement provision which protectsthe Town of New Milford to the greatest extent that Connecticut Law will allow. If Umbrella Liability is used to make up required limits, the policy shall not reduce or restrictcoverage provided by the underlying Commercial General Liability or Automobile Liabilityinsurance policies. Note that these limits are not all inclusive and are subject to change to reflect scope and cost ofindividual projects. These minimum required limits are not a limitation of contractor liability. Any changes in insurance coverage will require thirty (30) days’ notice to the Town of NewMilford.1. Commercial General Liability(Form 1988 ISO Occurrence Form or equivalent) Limits of Liability shall be combined bodilyinjury & property damage.General Liability Aggregate 1,000,000.13

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and RepairProducts & Completed Operations Aggregate 1,000,000.Personal Injury 1,000,000.Each Occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage 2,000,000.Fire Damage (Any One Fire) 50,000.Medical Expense (Any One Person) 5,000.Umbrella Excess 2,000,000.Umbrella limits over General Liability limits may be used to make up the required limits. Theadditional insured coverage MUST be provided by the Umbrella to mirror the General Liabilitycoverage.2. Automobile LiabilityPolicies must include coverage for all vehicles utilized on the job including owned vehicles, hiredvehicles and non-owned vehicles. Limits of insurance shall be combined single limit bodily injuryand property damage 1,000,000. Umbrella limits over Automobile Liability limits may be usedto make up the required limits.3. Statutory Workers Compensation and Employers LiabilityPolicy coverage will include limits of 100,000 each accident, 100,000 Disease-each employeeand 500,000 Disease-policy limit, or in accordance with the requirements of the State ofConnecticut, whichever is greater.14

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repair7.PRICING PROPOSALBID PRICING FORMLine ItemDescriptionUnit of Measure16" UnderdrainLF26" Underdrain in Storm Pipe TrenchLF3Rock in Trench Excavation 0' - 10' deepCY4Reconnect Existing Storm DrainEACH5Repair existing drainage structuresHOUR6Storm Manhole - 4' dia. (0' - 4.99' deep)EACH7Storm Manhole - 4' dia. (5' - 9.99' deep)EACH8Storm Manhole - 4' dia. (over 10' deep)EACH9Type "C" or "C-L" Catch Basin (0'-4.99' Deep)EACH10Type "C" or "C-L" Catch Basin (5'-9.99' Deep)EACH11Type "C" or "C-L" Catch Basin (over 10' Deep)EACH12Type "C" or "C-L" Double Grate Type II Catch Basin (0'-4.99'Deep)EACH13Type "C" or "C-L" Double Grate Type II Catch Basin (5'-9.99'Deep)EACH14Type "C" or "C-L" Double Grate Type II Catch Basin (over 10'Deep)EACH1512" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (0'-4.99' Deep)LF1612" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (5'-9.99' Deep)LF1712" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (over 10' Deep)LF1815" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (0'-4.99' Deep)LF1915" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (5'-9.99' Deep)LFUnit Cost15

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repair2015" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (over 10' Deep)LF2118" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (0'-4.99' Deep)LF2218" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (5'-9.99' Deep)LF2318" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (over 10' Deep)LF2424" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (0'-4.99' Deep)LF2524" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (5'-9.99' Deep)LF2624" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (over 10' Deep)LF2730" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (0'-4.99' Deep)LF2830" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (5'-9.99' Deep)LF2930" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (over 10' Deep)LF3036" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (0'-4.99' Deep)LF3136" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (5'-9.99' Deep)LF3236" High Density Polyethylene Pipe-Smooth (over 10' Deep)LF3312" High Density Polyethylene Flared Pipe EndEACH3415" High Density Polyethylene Flared Pipe EndEACH3518" High Density Polyethylene Flared Pipe EndEACH3624" High Density Polyethylene Flared Pipe EndEACH3730" High Density Polyethylene Flared Pipe EndEACH3836" High Density Polyethylene Flared Pipe EndEACH39Modified RiprapTON40Concrete Endwall for 12"-15" pipeEACH41Concrete Endwall for 18"-24" pipeEACH16

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repair42Concrete Endwall for 30"-36" pipeEACH43Cut Bituminous Concrete PavementLF44Bituminous Concrete Lip CurbLF45Bituminous Concrete Paving - HandworkTON46Tack CoatGAL47Granular FillTON48Topsoil and SeedSY49Silt FenceLF50HaybaleEACH51Silt SackEACH52Certified Flag PersonHOUR53Maintenance and Protection of TrafficLS/MI17

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repair8.VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE8.1.Indemnification, Acknowledgement & Agreement*BID: Storm Drainage Installation and RepairBID OPENING: Thursday, February 25, 2021To the fullest extent permitted by law, the contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town ofNew Milford, and agents and employees of said Town from and against claims, damages, losses andexpenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from performance ofthe work, provided that such claim, damage, loss or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness,disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the work itself) includingloss or use resulting therefrom, but only to the extent caused in whole or in part by acts or omissions ofthe contractor, a subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone for whoseacts they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused inpart by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, orreduce other rights or obligations of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to the Town of NewMilford. In claims against any person or entity indemnified under this paragraph by an employee of thecontractor, a subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone for whose actsthey may be liable, the indemnification obligation under this paragraph shall not be limited by alimitation on amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the contractor ora subcontractor under workers’ or workmen’s compensation acts, disability benefit acts or otheremployee benefit acts.Contractor acknowledge and understands that the Town of New Milford has adopted as its policy, thenondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under Connecticut General Statutes § 4a60(a)(1) and § 4a-60a(a)(1), as amended in State of Connecticut Public Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1)and 10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142, as those statutes may be amended from time to time. Contractorfurther agrees to comply with such mandates. Please confirm*Response required8.2.Non-Collusion Affidavit*Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option willbe provided for you when responding. Attachment - Non-Collusion .*Response required8.3.Insurance Requirements*Please upload proof of your Insurance here. A Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as additionalinsured will be required from the successful bidder within ten (10) calendar days.*Response required18

Invitation to Bid #TBDTitle: Storm Drainage Installation and Repair8.4.Other DocumentationPlease provide any additional documentation that would pertain to this project here. For example:Licenses, certifications, etc.8.5.Statement of Qualifications Form*Please download the below documents, complete,

Storm Drainage Installation and Repair. Bids will be opened in the E. Paul Martin Room by the Purchasing Authority, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 3:30 pm. Late bids will be not be accepted through ProcureNow and will be rejected. INTENT: The Town seeks a qualified construction firm for Storm Drainage Installation and Repair.