Milling & Paving of Still River Drive, Grove Street & Housatonic Avenue Bridge Decks

The Town of New Milford is seeking a qualified construction firm to perform milling, removal, and paving of bridge decks on Still River Drive, Grove Street, and Housatonic Avenue. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 17, 2026. The work must be substantially completed by November 13, 2026 and includes extensive traffic control, night‑time work restrictions, retainage, and liquidated damages. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds, meet stringent insurance and prevailing‑wage requirements, and cannot subcontract without prior written approval. • Scope: Fine milling (1,200 SY), removal of existing surface (1,850 SY), placement of HMA (≈500 TON total), tack coat, joint sealing, bridge deck waterproofing, traffic control, pavement markings, and construction signage. • Schedule: Bid opening 3:30 pm Sept 17 2026; substantial completion required by Nov 13 2026 (≈2 months). • Mandatory requirements: 5 % retainage, 1,000 USD/day liquidated damages, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payments bonds, extensive insurance (CGL $2 M per occurrence, auto $1 M, workers’ comp $100 K/accident). • Pre‑bid: No pre‑bid meeting; questions due Sept 4 2026, answers posted online. • Contact: Chuck Ballard, Road Design Engineer ([email protected], (860) 355‑6040). • Evaluation: Lowest qualified bid, with emphasis on price, capability, past performance, and financial stability.