27-01 Peter Parley Schoolhouse Stone Wall Addendum 1

Location:	Connecticut
Posted:	Aug 5, 2026
Due:	Aug 11, 2026
Agency:	Town of Ridgefield
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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LEGAL NOTICE

The Town of Ridgefield invites all interested parties to submit sealed

bids on the following:

BID DUE DATE:August 11, 2026

BID DUE TIME: 11:00 am EST

BID ITEM: Peter Parley Schoolhouse Stone Wall

BID NUMBER: 27-01

Terms and conditions as well as the description of items being bid are stated in

the specifications. Specifications may be obtained at the following address:

Town of Ridgefield

David McFate

400 Main Street

Ridgefield, CT. 06877

(203) 431-2720

Bids shall be submitted via email to the following:

purchasing@ridgefieldct.gov

SUBJECT: 27-01 (Company Name) Bid Package

Bids must be received no later than the date and time stated above via

email. For further information, please call David McFate at (203)

431-2720 or email at purchasing@ridgefieldct.gov

Results may be viewed at https://www.ridgefieldct.gov/departments/

purchasing/bid_notices.php after the bid opening.

Town of Ridgefield

Project Scope

27-01

Peter Parley Schoolhouse Stone Wall

The Town of Ridgefield is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for the construction of

a stone boundary wall at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse, West Lane, Ridgefield, CT. The

successful bidder will be responsible for coordinating their work with the Town of Ridgefield

and their designated representatives.

In general, the scope of services shall include, but not be limited to, the following items:

• Furnish and install all required erosion and sedimentation control measures, including

sedimentation fence and hay bale barriers, prior to the commencement of earthwork

activities.

• Clear the work area of excess debris and prepare the site for construction.

• Excavate the designated area for construction of the stone boundary wall.

• Construct a stone boundary wall. Wall will be approximately 75 feet long, 30 inches

tall, and 18 inches thick, and will complement the historic character and appearance of the

Peter Parley Schoolhouse.

• Construct an approximately 50-foot, ADA-compliant, stone walkway from the front of

the schoolhouse building to the existing outhouse.

• Restore all disturbed lawn and landscaped areas upon completion of construction,

including final grading, seeding, fertilization, and application of hay or mulch.

• Inspect erosion and sedimentation control measures no less than once per week and

within twenty-four (24) hours following any rainfall event of one-half (0.5) inch or

greater. Any failed erosion and sedimentation controls shall be repaired or replaced

immediately.

• Remove erosion and sedimentation control measures once the site has achieved

permanent stabilization.

• A neat and orderly project site shall be maintained throughout the duration of the

project.

• The awarded contractor shall be responsible for daily cleanup of the work area and final

cleanup of the project site upon completion of all work.

• The awarded contractor shall repair any damage to Town property which may occur as a

result of the project.

• The Town of Ridgefield shall provide all required fill material and topsoil for the

project.

• The property owner shall be responsible for any surveying services required for the

project.

• Any work outside the scope described herein shall require prior written approval from

the property owner prior to commencement. Unauthorized work shall not be eligible for

additional compensation.

Questions regarding the project shall be directed to David McFate, Purchasing and Finance

Manager, at 203-431-2720. All bids shall be submitted on the Contractor's letterhead and show

in detail all of the work proposed.

TOWN OF RIDGEFIELD

CONNECTICUT

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Bids shall be submitted via email to purchasing@ridgefieldct.gov. The time

stamp of the email shall be on or before the bid due date.

2. Withdrawals of or amendments to bids received later than the time and

date specified for bid opening will not be considered.

3. The Board of Selectpersons of the Town of Ridgefield reserves the right

to accept or reject any or all options, bids or proposals; to waive any

technicality in any bid or part thereof, and to accept any bid deemed to be

in the best interest of the Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut.

4. Bidders may be present at the opening of bids.

5. Bids may be held by the Town of Ridgefield for a period not to exceed

sixty (60) days from the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the

bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to the awarding of

the contract.

6. Insurance requirements: must be submitted with the bid. This includes

any Hold Harmless requirements as well as Certificates of Insurance for

the full amounts specified. Unauthorized changes to these forms, i.e.

adding, striking out and/or changing any words, language or limits will

cause the bidder to be disqualified.

a. Please Note: Prior to the start of work, the Town of Ridgefield

and/or the Board of Education shall be endorsed on the

Contractor’s policies of insurance as additional insured. The

Contractor shall obtain a policy of insurance, with minimum limits of

liability as specified containing an endorsement that covers this

agreement to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Town/City

and/or Board of Education or any of their officers, employees,

agents, servants and volunteers. The Contractor shall obtain an

endorsement to said insurance policy stating that the Contractor’s

insurance is primary and any insurance obtained, or self insurance

provided, by the Town of Ridgefield and/or Board of Education is

excess. The Contractor’s insurance carrier will waive all rights of

subrogation against the Town of Ridgefield and/or Board of

Education, and all of their respective officers, employees, agents,

servants and volunteers. The Contractor shall furnish a copy of the

insurance policy that meets all of the above requirements before

any work or use of the property commences. Failure to do so will

result in disqualification of the Bid. There will be no exceptions.

7. Permits: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain any necessary

permits prior to the start of construction. All work shall be completed in

compliance with the latest edition of the prevailing fire prevention and

building codes in effect in the State of Connecticut, the latest edition of the

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard

Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction, Town of

Ridgefield Road Construction Standards, or as set forth in these

specifications. Any local (Town of Ridgefield) permits will have the permit

fee waived.

8. Emergency Work: The Contractor shall file with the Engineer a telephone

number of a person authorized by them who may be contacted regarding

emergency work at the job site that may be required during non-working

hours for reasons of public safety. The person shall be readily available

and have full authority to deal with any emergency that may occur.

9. Sales Tax: In accordance with the provisions of Special Act No. 77-98, as

amended, and Section 12-412(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes,

sales of tangible personal property and services to the Town are not

subject to the Connecticut Sales and Use Tax, and such tax shall not be

included as part of the bid.

10. Contractor’s Qualification Statement: The Contractor’s Qualification

Statement must be filled out as part of the bid package and the experience

and references listed therein will be one to the determining factors in the

awarding of the bid.

11. Hold Harmless Agreement: In order for the bid to be considered valid,

the Contractor must sign the enclosed hold harmless agreement. Bids

submitted without the signed hold harmless agreement will be rejected.

12. Prevailing Wage Rates: This project is not subject to the

State of Connecticut prevailing wage rate requirements.

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