Public Works: Paving Program

The City of Manchester’s FY 2026 Paving Program is a comprehensive municipal resurfacing effort covering roughly 12 miles of city streets. The contract includes mill‑and‑overlay, full‑depth reclamation, and overlay treatments; installation or reset of curbs, sidewalks, and detectable warning devices; extensive utility work (manhole reconstruction, catch‑basin adjustments, polyethylene liners); traffic‑control services (uniformed officers, flaggers, maintenance‑of‑traffic plans); pavement markings and paint; erosion‑control and turf‑establishment; and miscellaneous authorized work. Bids were submitted sealed and opened on March 5 2026; the award was made to Continental Paving. The contract is structured on a unit‑price basis with a 12‑month performance period and standard retainage and bond requirements. • Scope: ≈12 mi of streets, mill‑and‑overlay, base reclamation, HMA placement, curb/sidewalk, utility adjustments, traffic control, markings, environmental mitigation. • Awarded to: Continental Paving (single‑vendor, unit‑price pricing). • Key dates: Bid deadline/ opening – Mar 5 2026; contract duration – 12 months from NTP. • Financials: Line‑item totals range from $6.16 M to $7.05 M, indicating a contract value near $7 M. • Requirements: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds, 45‑day payment terms, 5 % retainage, compliance with utility dig‑safe, traffic‑control plans, and seasonal election‑related restrictions.