This Invitation for Bid (IFB) 70Z0G126BCGA000NP, issued by the USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence, seeks bids from 100% Total Small Businesses for a repaving project at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. The project, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, involves repaving Campbell Drive, Eagle Drive, Pickering Road, and Lot J, including removal and installation of pavement, curbs, storm drainage, and sidewalks. Bids are due by January 6, 2026, and questions by December 17, 2025. A 20% bid guarantee, performance and payment bonds for 100% of the award amount, and specific insurance coverages are required. Bidders must not include Connecticut Sales and Use Taxes in their proposals. Work is to commence within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and be completed within 609 calendar days, with specific blackout dates for certain activities. Funds are not currently available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT (New London County) is undertaking a repaving project (30134884 REPAVE CGA) across three main areas: Eagle Drive & Pickering Road, Lot J, and Campbell Drive. The project's base bid for Eagle Drive & Pickering Road includes replacing HMA pavement and bituminous curbing with new HMA pavement and concrete curbing, modifying Eagle Drive for parking stalls, and improving storm drainage with a new 36" HDPE stormwater line. For Lot J, the renovation involves removing existing pavement, subbase materials, sidewalks, brick paving, and curbing, as well as installing new concrete curbing, sidewalks, brick paving, hot mix asphalt, porous asphalt for parking lanes, and a new pre-cast concrete catch basin with associated stormwater piping. The Campbell Drive base bid details demolition of existing asphalt over-laid concrete pavement and curbs, construction of new HMA pavement, concrete curbs, and sidewalks, replacement of a catch basin, manhole, and VCT storm drain pipe, installation of a new stormwater manhole, relocation of a USPS drop box, and construction of a pervious concrete motorcycle parking area. All work identified as option items in the drawings are considered part of the base bid scope. M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. is the A/E company for the project.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, is undertaking Project No. 30134884, "Repave CGA," to repave various locations on campus. This project involves removing existing pavement and structures, installing new storm drainage, constructing new asphalt and porous concrete pavements, and applying pavement markings in areas such as Campbell Drive, Eagle Drive & Pickering Road, and Lot J. The project emphasizes strict coordination with occupants to minimize disruption, adherence to work restrictions including specific blackout dates and working hours (7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday), and rigorous safety precautions such as OSHA 10-hour certification and hot work permits. The contractor is responsible for site access, material storage, utility verification, waste management, and quality assurance, including a one-year warranty on construction. Detailed submittal and reporting procedures are outlined, along with a heavy weather plan to ensure site security during storms.
Standard Form 24 (SF 24) is a bid bond used for federal government solicitations, including construction, supplies, or services, ensuring the Principal (bidder) fulfills contractual obligations upon bid acceptance. This form, prescribed by GSA - FAR, outlines the binding agreement between the Principal and Surety(ies) to the United States of America. It specifies conditions under which the obligation becomes void, primarily if the Principal executes required contractual documents and bonds within specified timeframes (60 days for acceptance, 10 days for document execution). If the Principal fails, they must pay the Government for any cost exceeding the bid amount. Sureties agree their obligation is not impaired by bid acceptance extensions up to 60 days. The document details instructions for completing the form, including requirements for corporate and individual sureties, penal sum expression, and seal affixation. It clarifies that "bid" and "bidder" include "proposal" and "offeror" in negotiated contracts, ensuring its applicability across various procurement methods.