Manhole Cover Raising Services RFP 2026

The Town of Enfield Department of Public Works is seeking services to Raise Manhole Covers or Replace Damaged Manhole Covers where needed in the town.

The Town of Enfield Department of Public Works seeks the services of a contractor to raise manhole frames & covers, and replace damaged manhole covers & frames, or expose & clear paved over manhole frames and covers where needed in the Town. The work includes replacement of approximately 25+ (known) standard or watertight manhole frames and covers.

The contractor shall cover new manhole frame base with bituminous concrete, (2" over base plate) then fill in the remainder of opening with compacted hot bituminous pavement to match existing roadway or as approved by engineer. Hot sealer will be installed at all new seams. When hot bituminous pavement is not available (winter months) contractor will be allowed to substitute hot pavement with the use of a minimum 2-inch thickness of "Hybrid Asphalt" (such as Wespro, QPR High Performance Pavement Repair, or equivalent).

Contractor will have to return to excavate cold patch and repave with hot bituminous pavement and sealer. All cuts shall be circular.

The contractor will obtain all necessary permits with the Town and State and will supply all work zone safety patterns and signage. Police detail will be billed directly to the Town.

The contractor shall return all temporary frames & covers and old manhole covers & frames to the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) located at 90 Parsons Rd, Enfield, CT 06082. The contractor will be responsible to dispose of all fill remaining during manhole frame replacement at their cost.

Manhole Frames and Covers will be supplied by the WPCF and inventoried by the same. The Contractor will make arrangements with the WPCF office to pick up the frames and covers.

During the replacement of manhole frames and covers it may be determined that there is additional work to be performed to correct structure problems. The contractor shall contact the WPCF Manager's office for authorization prior to any work being performed. [...] All work shall conform to the Connecticut Department of Transportation Form 819 (2024 version or latest) Standard Specifications.

**Submission:** One (1) original and one (1) copy on standardized electronic media in "pdf" format of all proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "MANHOLE COVER RAISING SERVICES". If forwarded by mail or courier, the sealed envelope must be addressed to "Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082". Proposals must be at the Office of the Director of Finance by the time of the Public Proposal Opening.

Responses are considered valid for ninety (90) days after responses(s) are opened.

Proposers are **required** to furnish a proposal surety at the time the first proposal is opened in the amount two thousand (**$2,000**) dollars. The proposal surety should be in one of the following three (3) forms: (a) a bank certified check, (b) a bank check, or (c) a surety company bond.

The lowest priced proposal is NOT the sole determining factor when awarding this proposal.

Minimum insurance: General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 general aggregate; Auto Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence; Umbrella/Excess Liability $5,000,000; Workers' Compensation in accordance with Connecticut's Workers' Compensation Act.

The successful bidder will need to provide evidence of at least five years of experience in completing similar projects, and the methods must be approved by the Town.

It is anticipated that the initial Contract period shall be from date of contract execution through June 30, 2027. Subsequent one (1) year renewals at the option of the Town of Enfield may be available for two (2) additional years. Total contract period, including all options for renewal, shall not exceed thirty-six (36) months.