STEAP 06-600-1997 This project includes, but is not limited to, the installation of a Softball Field at the Town of Coventry Miller Richardson Park located at the Town's current Laydown Yard off of South Street Extension in Coventry, Connecticut. The Contractor shall be responsible for but not limited to: maintaining overall site conditions, maintaining permanent access roads, installing and maintaining erosion control measures, installation of Softball Field and restoration of the site. The work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the "State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction, Form 818, 2020" including all Supplemental Specifications, and the project specifications. The perspective bidder shall make themselves aware of the project area prior to submitting bids. Bidder shall utilize the bid form, 10% bid bond, projected contractor's schedule, qualifications of bidder, non-collusion form, CHRO Notification to Bidder Form, and s in the manual for bid submittal. Bidders are requested to notify the Town Engineer if they are a prospective bidder. This contract is subject to state set aside and contract compliance requirements. All bidders are required to be CT DAS pre-qualified for their bids to be considered responses. Proof shall be required with bid submittal package. The Town of Coventry reserves the right to reject all bids, or to waive any technical defects, and to make an award to the party determined to be the lowest cost, responsive and responsible bidder if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. No Bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. For further information, call the Town Engineer at 860 742-4078 or email tpenney@coventryct.org. Coventry is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. For further information, call the Town Engineer at 860 742-4078 or email tpenney@coventryct.org. Any request from prospective bidder for interpretation of meaning of contract drawings, specifications or other contract documents shall be made in writing to the Town Engineer, Town Hall, Town of Coventry, Connecticut, and to be given consideration must be received at least seven (7) days prior to date fixed for opening of bids. This work includes but is not limited to the removal of the existing transfer station and the installation of a softball field at Miller Richardson Park in Coventry, Connecticut. The contractor shall be responsible for but not limited to: maintaining overall site conditions, installing and maintaining erosion control measures, installation of softball field and restoration of site. B. The work may include, at the Town's sole discretion, alternate bid items: the installation of a trench drain along the back of the outfield and a timber guide rail along the bottom of the proposed parking area.