27-03 Ridgefield Recreation Center Exterior Painting Addendum 1

Location:	Connecticut
Posted:	Jul 21, 2026
Due:	Jul 30, 2026
Agency:	Town of Ridgefield
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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LEGAL NOTICE

The Town of Ridgefield invites all interested parties to submit sealed

bids on the following:

BID DUE DATE: July 30, 2026

BID DUE TIME: 11:00 am EST

BID ITEM: Ridgefield Recreation Center Exterior Painting

BID NUMBER: 27-03

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: 27-03 (Company Name) Bid Package

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

Purchasing Director’s office on the second floor or 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 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

BID SPECIFICATION

Exterior Wood Cleaning, Preparation and Staining

Ridgefield Recreation Center

195 Danbury Road

Ridgefield, Connecticut

1. GENERAL

The Town of Ridgefield is requesting sealed bids from qualified painting contractors for the

complete preparation and staining of all exterior wood siding, trim, exposed beams and related

wood components at the Ridgefield Recreation Center.

The intent is to restore and protect all exterior wood surfaces while maintaining the existing

appearance of the facility.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, lifts, tools, safety

equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the project.

The work shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Surface Preparation

Contractor shall:

• Inspect all exterior wood surfaces.

• Pressure wash all wood surfaces using environmentally safe cleaning products suitable

for wood siding.

• Remove dirt, mildew, mold, oxidation and loose stain.

• Light sand weathered areas and raised grain.

• Scrape all loose or failing stain.

• Feather all transition areas.

• Mask and protect windows, doors, roofing, masonry, landscaping, lighting fixtures and

adjacent surfaces.

Repairs

Prior to staining, contractor shall inspect for:

• rotten wood

• deteriorated trim

• damaged siding

• loose boards

• failed fasteners

Repairs are not included in the base bid.

Contractor shall submit written documentation of any repairs required.

The Town may:

• authorize repairs by change order,

• perform repairs separately,

• or eliminate repairs.

Provide unit pricing with the bid for:

• Carpenter

• Painter

• Laborer

Hourly rates shall include overhead and profit.

Staining

Existing finish is believed to be solid stain. Contractor shall verify

compatibility with proposed new finish.

Apply two (2) complete coats of premium exterior solid-color

stain. Approved products:

• Sherwin-Williams WoodScapes Exterior Acrylic Solid Color Stain

• Sherwin-Williams WoodScapes Exterior Latex Stain

• Approved equal

Color shall match the existing building.

Color sample shall be approved by the Town prior to application.

Application methods may include:

• brush

• spray and back-roll

• brush and roll

Final finish shall be uniform with no holidays, lap marks, runs or overspray.

Metal Components

Clean, prepare and repaint:

• exposed steel braces

• metal end caps

• miscellaneous painted metal associated with the building exterior

Finish shall consist of:

• surface preparation

• primer where required

• two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams DTM Acrylic or approved equal.

Protection

Contractor shall protect:

• roofing

• sidewalks

• landscaping

• vehicles

• HVAC equipment

• windows

• lighting

• playground

• adjacent facilities

Plywood protection shall be used under ladders where work occurs over roofing.

Overspray shall not be permitted.

Site Cleanup

Contractor shall:

• remove all masking

• collect debris daily

• dispose of waste legally

• leave the site broom clean each workday

3. MATERIALS

Only premium commercial-grade coatings shall be used.

Products shall be new and unopened.

Contractor shall submit product data sheets before beginning work.

No substitutions shall be made without written approval.

4. EQUIPMENT

Contractor shall provide all necessary:

• boom lifts

• scissor lifts

• ladders

• scaffolding

• fall protection

• safety equipment

The Town will not furnish equipment.

5. WORK HOURS

Normal or extended work hours:

Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contractor shall insure public access to RRC facilities is unimpeded during work.

Weekend work requires prior written approval.

6. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Contractor shall begin work within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

Substantial Completion: Within 20 calendar days, weather permitting.

7. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall:

• follow manufacturer's application requirements

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