National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM) - Bulkhead and Fill

The work at the NCGM Bulkhead and Fill, consists of the extension of the existing Thames River Bulkhead at 1790 Waterfront Drive, New London, CT. The scope of this invitation to bid includes but is not limited to Concrete. No other work is being bid at this time. This project is funded by both the State of Connecticut and private funding; however, the entire project is prevailing wage rate. Bids are requested for the following bid package: Number Description CHRO Goals BP 03-32 Concrete for Bulkhead Cap 100% SBE/MBE/WBE Set Aside Note: Bid packages that the Construction Manager estimates have a cost greater than $500,000 are marked with an asterisk. For bid packages estimated to cost more than $500,000, prospective bidders and all subcontractors whose subcontracts exceed $500,000 must be prequalified by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for the classification of the work indicated. The subcontractor shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate (not a predetermination letter) from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to Connecticut General Statutes Sections 4a-100, 4b-101, and 4b-91. Bidders shall submit with their bids, a current Update Statement. If you have any questions regarding these requirements contact the State of CTDAS, at telephone number (860)713-5100 or visit their website The anticipated construction start date is August 15, 2022, the anticipated construction substantial completion date is December 30, 2022, and the anticipated final project completion date is January10, 2023. This project is subject to liquidated damages for failure to achieve the completion dates. The Owner, National Coast Guard Museum Association (NCGMA), has contracted with A/Z Corporation to serve as the Construction Manager (CM). For questions regarding addenda, bidding or to confirm the bid date, contact: Robert Hislop of A/Z Corporation, at rhislop@a-zcorp.com or (860)445-3463 r the requirements indicated in any bid documents not viewed or downloaded. Addenda and bid clarifications and other notifications will be issued and posted electronically. Notifications will be sent out through the same site as the drawings and specifications by the Construction Manager. It is the responsibility of the bidders to ensure they have received all addenda and bid clarifications. All addenda and bid notifications must be acknowledged on the submitted bid proposal form. Sealed bids are due in accordance with the Invitation to Bid. All bids and supporting documents shall be submitted in duplicate, in a sealed envelope, and clearly identified: NCGM aEUR" Bulkhead and Fill Project, with the Bid Package Number and Bid Package Description. No bids will be accepted after the close of the bid period. The governing time shall be the local time at the bid opening location. All bids over $50,000 must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to A/Z Corporation in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid proposal and shall be written on AIA Document A310 Bid Bond and the attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney. The bid bond must be issued by a Surety Company licensed to underwrite bonds in the State of Connecticut and have a rating of A- or better. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of bid opening. The successful bidder will also be required to provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond. Bonds shall be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the subcontract price naming both A/Z Corporation and the NCGMA as obliges. Bonds must be issued by a Surety Company licensed to underwrite bonds in the State of Connecticut and have a rating of A- or better. Wages to be paid on this project are subject to the State of Connecticut Department of Labor Schedule of Prevailing Wage. Prevailing Wage information is available at the following website. A/Z Corporation and the National Coast Guard Museum Association (NCGMA) reserve the right to reject any or all bids that are non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced, incomplete, unqualified, non-responsible, or not in the best interest of the project. A/Z Corporation and NCGMA reserve the right to waive irregularities or minor defects in the bidding. All submitted bids must include CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidder form. For complete bidding information refer to Exhibit " Project Specific Requirements A/Z Corporation and the NCGMA are affirmative action-equal opportunity employers. Minority and Women business enterprises are encouraged to apply.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Protective Covers, Transportation Stop Shelters.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Multiple Seating, Pews and Benches, Benches.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Sidewalks.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.
Division 35 -	Waterway and Marine Construction, Common Work Results for Waterway and Marine Construction, Waterway and Marine Construction and Equipment, Marine Construction and Equipment.