Town of Colchester Former Norton Paper Mill Remediation and Site Requirements Bid - 2026
Town of ColchesterCity · Colchester, CTThe 30-second brief
The Town of Colchester is soliciting bids for remediation and site work at the Former Norton Paper Mill located at 139 Westchester Road. The scope of work includes soil erosion and sediment control, earthwork, placement of compacted fill, removal of cut, management of polluted and contaminated soil, and transportation and disposal of materials. The Remediation Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, including CTDEEP General Permits for contaminated soil and stormwater discharge. Requirements include maintaining a full-time site supervisor, adhering to OSHA and ADA regulations, and meeting a 25% set-aside goal for DAS-certified Small and Minority-owned businesses. The project is subject to State of Connecticut Department of Labor prevailing wage rates and requires an approved Affirmative Action Plan prior to commencement.
Progress schedule, Health and safety certifications, Certified payroll, Affirmative Action Plan, Material warranties, Waste manifests
Compliance with permits, satisfactory rate of progress, licensing and safety certifications, good faith effort for 25% set-aside goals
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Summary
The Town of Colchester is soliciting bids for remediation and site work at the Former Norton Paper Mill located at 139 Westchester Road.
The scope of work includes soil erosion and sediment control, earthwork, placement of compacted fill, removal of cut, management of polluted and contaminated soil, and transportation and disposal of materials. The Remediation Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, including CTDEEP General Permits for contaminated soil and stormwater discharge. Requirements include maintaining a full-time site supervisor, adhering to OSHA and ADA regulations, and meeting a 25% set-aside goal for DAS-certified Small and Minority-owned businesses. The project is subject to State of Connecticut Department of Labor prevailing wage rates and requires an approved Affirmative Action Plan prior to commencement.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Compliance with permits
- Satisfactory rate of progress
- Licensing and safety certifications
- Good faith effort for 25% set-aside goals
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Progress schedule
- Health and safety certifications
- Certified payroll
- Affirmative Action Plan
- Material warranties
- Waste manifests
- Scope location
- Colchester, CT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Colchester?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Colchester in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Progress schedule, Health and safety certifications, Certified payroll, Affirmative Action Plan, Material warranties, Waste manifests. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with permits, satisfactory rate of progress, licensing and safety certifications, good faith effort for 25% set-aside goals" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Colchester?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Colchester, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.