The Town of Waterford is soliciting bids to fully renovate the police departmentâs menâs and womenâs locker rooms. The scope includes selective demolition, removal of existing lockers and concrete bases, construction of new partitions, toilet rooms, showers, relocation of doors, card readers, washer/dryer, installation of new plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fireâprotection, ventilation, lighting, flooring, wall tile, counters, and finishes. All associated trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fireâprotection, accessâcontrol) are required, with the contractor providing power to new lockers and coordinating with the locker supplier. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days after a notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for overruns. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with bid security required for bids over $50,000, and performance/payment bonds required for larger amounts. Key points for the contractor:
⢠Mandatory compliance with Connecticut prevailingâwage and CHRO certification requirements.
⢠Required permits, inspections, and coordination with multiple utilities.
⢠5 % retainage plus additional retainage, held up to six months after final acceptance.
⢠Strict timeline (120 days) and $1,000/day liquidated damages for delays.
⢠Bid submission via the Townâs eâprocurement portal by Oct 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
⢠Preâbid meeting (nonâmandatory) on Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM at 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT.