Bid #25/26-68. Town of Manchester, Manchester, Connecticut. The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, through its Water and Sewer Department, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for the design, supply, fabrication, and installation of Davit. Due Jun 23 (9 days left).
The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, through its Water and Sewer Department, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for the design, supply, fabrication, and installation of Davit Crane Fall Protection Systems at the Hockanum River Water Pollution Control Facility (HRWPCF). HRWPCF is a wastewater treatment plant located at 120 Thrall Road, Manchester, CT, designed to treat up to 8.25 million gallons per day. This project is critical to enhancing worker safety during confined-space entry, rescue operations, and maintenance activities at multiple tanks and structures throughout the facility. The successful proposer will provide a complete turnkey solution meeting or exceeding all applicable OSHA, ANSI, and EM-385 standards, while ensuring minimal disruption to facility operations.
Town of Manchester issued this engineering opportunity in Manchester, Connecticut, referenced as solicitation number 25/26-68. It was published on June 4, 2026, and responses are due by June 23, 2026.
Town of Manchester in Manchester, Connecticut is using this solicitation to procure engineering work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a engineering solicitation in Connecticut are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Connecticut so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Town of Manchester's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 23, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Town of Manchester should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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