DPW2026-2 DREDGING OF STORM OUTFALL AT 160 WATER STREET

This project includes the dredging and proper upland disposal of approximately 200 cubic yards of accumulated sand and silt from the Total Marine boat launching area at the outlet of a 90” storm drain.

In addition to the guidelines set forth in the Contract Specifications and Special Notes, the method of removal and disposal shall be in accordance with applications submitted by the City of Norwalk Department of Public Works to both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. A copy of the approved permit is included in the Appendix. If the Contractor intends to use methods other than those outlined in the applications, it will be their responsibility to obtain approval from the respective agencies prior to the start of work.

Weather permitting, the Contractor is required to commence work within 20 days of the issuance of Notice to Proceed. If inclement weather prohibits the practical performance of the required work, then commencement may occur at a later date, as approved by the City. All work must be completed within 30 days of project commencement, and in accordance with all requirements of the CT DEEP permit.

Bid items

• 0202265A: Dredging and Disposal of Materials, 210 cubic yards
• 0202270A: Pre and Post-Dredging Survey, 1 lump sum
• 0975004A: Mobilization and Project Closeout (max 3% of bid), 1 lump sum

**Submission:** The City of Norwalk is allowing for electronic submission along with hard copy submission. All participants are required to submit both by the said date and time. Hard copy submission must match the electronic submission and will be the official accepted submission. All electronic submissions must be submitted in Bonfire no later than **Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.** All sealed hard copy Bids should be submitted to the City of Norwalk’s Purchasing Department, 125 East Avenue, Room 211, Norwalk, CT 06856-5125, no later than **Monday, November 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm**, at which time bids will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Evaluation of Bids

1. The lowest responsible bidder.
2. The Contractor being able to provide examples of previous projects showing they have successfully completed dredging projects of a similar scope.
3. The lowest responsible bidder’s ability to ensure that the Project Work is completed within the required timeframe.
4. History of completing Projects on schedule.

**Bonds and required documents:** A certified check or bid bond in the amount of **15%** of the total bid amount is required. A *Bidder’s Qualification Statement*, signed and notarized on behalf of the bidder, is **required** for this project. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond, and a labor and materials bond for the amount of the total bid prior to signing a contract. A certified check cannot be substituted for either bond.

The minimum prevailing wage rates to be paid for labor of the various classifications shall be in accordance with prevailing State and/or Federal Wage Rates, Schedules provided within the Contract Documents.