Town of Simsbury - Curtiss Park Connection Multi-Use Trail, Bid No. E26-01, State Project No. 0128-0158, 2026
Town of SimsburyCity · Simsbury, CT- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Daniel Gannon
- (860) 658-3230
The 30-second brief
The Town of Simsbury is soliciting bids for the Curtiss Park Connection Multi-Use Trail project, designated as State Project No. 0128-0158 and FAP No. 0315(001). The project entails the construction of approximately 3,000 linear feet of bituminous concrete multi-use trail running along the north side of Tariffville Road (CT Route 315), crossing the Farmington River via an existing bridge sidewalk, and connecting to Curtiss/Pattison Parks, including a boardwalk section within riparian wetlands. Key construction elements involve earth and rock excavation, drainage installations, retaining walls, helical piles, pervious paver walkways, landscaping, and traffic control devices such as RRFB units. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EST). A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit was held virtually via Microsoft Teams on October 27, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 10% of the bid amount, non-collusion affidavit, legal status disclosures, and bidder qualifications. Prevailing wage rates and State of Connecticut statutory requirements apply, with a 0% DBE goal.
Price, experience, references, service, ability to respond promptly, past performance, compliance with procedural requirements
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Summary
The Town of Simsbury is soliciting bids for the Curtiss Park Connection Multi-Use Trail project, designated as State Project No. 0128-0158 and FAP No. 0315(001).
The project entails the construction of approximately 3,000 linear feet of bituminous concrete multi-use trail running along the north side of Tariffville Road (CT Route 315), crossing the Farmington River via an existing bridge sidewalk, and connecting to Curtiss/Pattison Parks, including a boardwalk section within riparian wetlands. Key construction elements involve earth and rock excavation, drainage installations, retaining walls, helical piles, pervious paver walkways, landscaping, and traffic control devices such as RRFB units. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EST). A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit was held virtually via Microsoft Teams on October 27, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 10% of the bid amount, non-collusion affidavit, legal status disclosures, and bidder qualifications. Prevailing wage rates and State of Connecticut statutory requirements apply, with a 0% DBE goal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price
- Experience
- References
- Service
- Ability to respond promptly
- Past performance
- Compliance with procedural requirements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Disclosures
- Legal Status Form
- Bid Security
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Bidder Qualifications
- Simsbury Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement
- Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Contractor Prequalification Certificate
- Submit to
- https://ct-simsbury.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx?CatID=17
- Scope location
- Simsbury, CT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Simsbury?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://ct-simsbury.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx?CatID=17. For questions, contact Daniel Gannon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Simsbury 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Daniel Gannon at (860) 658-3230. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Price, experience, references, service, ability to respond promptly, past performance, compliance with procedural requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Simsbury?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Simsbury are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Simsbury regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Disclosures, Legal Status Form, Bid Security, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bidder Qualifications, Simsbury Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Contract. Review the full document from Town of Simsbury for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Simsbury, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
