Grove Street and Hine Hill Road Signal Installation Project, LOTCIP No. L095-0006

The Town of New Milford is seeking a qualified construction firm to install traffic signals at the intersection of Grove Street and Hine Hill Road. The contract is a competitive bid (Invitation to Bid) with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting, a detailed set of specifications, and strict compliance with state CHRO requirements, prevailing‑wage rules, and insurance/bonding obligations. The project must be self‑performed for at least 50 % of the contract value, completed within 240 calendar days of notice to proceed, and includes a $1,000 per day liquidated‑damage clause. State funding totals $529,200, with specific Small Business and Minority Business spending goals. • Scope: Full traffic‑signal installation (civil works, electrical, signage, pavement markings, traffic control devices). • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: September 29 2026, 8:30 am, New Milford Town Hall. • Bid submission deadline: November 5 2026, 3:30 pm via OpenGov procurement portal. • Questions due: October 15 2026, 8:00 am; answers posted by October 22 2026. • Required bonds: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds; insurance limits specified. • Self‑performance: Minimum 50 % of contract value must be performed by the prime contractor. • Project timeline: 240 days from Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages $1,000 per day for delays. • Funding & goals: $529,200 state‑funded; SBE goal $56,700; MBE goal $27,759. • Evaluation factors: Price, capability, past performance, financial resources, compliance with laws and CHRO goals.