The annual Paul Bowers Lacrosse Tournament will be held this weekend.
There will be traffic delays in the area of Ninth District Road and Main Street on Saturday, June 4, and Field Road by the Park, and the area of Ninth District Road and Main Street on Sunday.
Please use caution when traveling in these areas.
Thank you,
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Traffic Advisory this weekend, June 4th and 5th
Request for Qualifications for BOARD OF EDUCATION HVAC
SOMERS BOARD OF EDUCATION
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROPOSAL FOR
DESIGN SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS
The Town of Somers will be accepting written qualifications and price proposals from qualified engineering design firms to provide design services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for the Somers Public Schools.
Interested firms may obtain the complete RFP and related information from the Board of Education website at:http://www.somers.k12.ct.us
or via the Town’s website at: SPS HVAC Design RFQ
CT Water Main Flushing
An important message from Connecticut Water;
We will be flushing the water mains in your area Thursday, May 12th, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m..
You may experience pressure fluctuations and discolored water until flushing has been completed. We suggest avoiding the use of washing machines during these hours or until flushing is completed and any discolored water has cleared.
In case of emergencies, please contact us at 1-800-286-5700.
Request for Qualifications for Community Center
The Town of Somers is requesting Statements of Qualifications from professional, qualified firms or individuals experienced in the design and construction of Municipal facilities. The Town of Somers is seeking information on replacing its existing Senior Center with a new multi-use Community Center.
Responses to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are sought from professional, qualified architectural firms capable of conducting a spatial and feasibility study and preparing a preliminary design for a new Community Center.
Please find the full RFQ here: Request For Qualifications Community Center
Please find Addendum #1 here: RFQ Addendum #1
Bid Results Watchaug Road Culvert Replacement Project
| Town of Somers Request for Proposal, Watchaug Culvert Bid Results | |||||
| Avery Construction Company LLC | Hinckley Construction | PJF Construction Corp | Sunset Valley Construction LLC | SumCo Eco-Contracting LLC | |
| Mobilization | 4,400.00 | 8,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 25,000.00 |
| Stakeout | 3,675.00 | 1,500.00 | 3,500.00 | 500.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Cut Pavement | 405.00 | 180.00 | 135.00 | 225.00 | 1,575.00 |
| Excavation | 5,405.00 | 14,100.00 | 7,520.00 | 15,275.00 | 32,900.00 |
| 54″ RC Pipe | 20,160.00 | 32,400.00 | 20,520.00 | 53,280.00 | 32,400.00 |
| 54″ RC Ends | 16,800.00 | 21,000.00 | 21,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 24,000.00 |
| Rip Rap | 3,250.00 | 4,375.00 | 2,250.00 | 3,750.00 | 8,125.00 |
| 12″ Subbase | 2,800.00 | 4,400.00 | 4,960.00 | 5,600.00 | 4,800.00 |
| 6″ Subbase | 1,940.00 | 3,000.00 | 1,360.00 | 2,000.00 | 1,300.00 |
| Class 1 Binder | 2,912.00 | 3,250.00 | 2,990.00 | 2,990.00 | 5,200.00 |
| Class 2 Top | 2,690.00 | 2,750.00 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 | 4,000.00 |
| Tack | 410.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 150.00 |
| Topsoil | 2,997.00 | 3,996.00 | 3,330.00 | 2,997.00 | 3,996.00 |
| Turf | 2,664.00 | 999.00 | 666.00 | 333.00 | 2,331.00 |
| Traffic | 5,900.00 | 18,000.00 | 12,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 22,000.00 |
| Erosion | 1,500.00 | 3,000.00 | 4,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| Water Handling | 20,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 48,000.00 | 60,000.00 | 60,000.00 |
| Total Bid | 97,908.00 | 127,050.00 | 149,631.00 | 182,350.00 | 248,777.00 |
Invitation to Bid Watchaug Road Culvert Replacement Project
The Town of Somers is accepting bids to replace the existing culverts under Watchaug Road.
Proposals are due by 11:00 A.M. on April 20th.
Bid documents and information are available here: Updated 03.31.2022 Watchaug Culvert Replacement Project.
Celebrate Earth Day and Clean Up your Neighborhood
April 22 – 24, 2022
Step 1. Pick up your complimentary bags,
Step 2. Clean up your neighborhood,
Step 3, Cluster your bags together,
Step 4. Add your street to the collection list and the Public Works Department will pick it up. To ensure the DPW picks up the bags you’ve collected, please add your street to the list at the Q_R below!
The information from this will be passed back to the DPW at 8 PM on April 24, for pickup on Monday, April 25.
Become a CERT Volunteer
• Have you thought about helping your community but don’t know where to start?
• Are you looking to become more prepared for emergencies?
• Are you interested in learning more about hazards that are most likely to affect your home, workplace, or neighborhood?
Consider Joining Somers CERT!
Sign up Here
What is a CERT, and what do they do?
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
CERT allows you to meet new people and become a valuable asset to your community. In addition, you will learn new skills that prove beneficial in emergencies and everyday life.
Ok, how do I get involved?
To become a CERT member, you must pass the CERT Basic Training.
Sign up Here
When and Where is the next basic training?
The next Somers CERT Basic Training is On Saturday, March 19th, and Sunday, March 20th. At the Somers Fire Department, 400 Main Street, Somers, CT 060712.
Both days begin at 8:00 AM and go all day. Refreshments and lunch are provided on both days.
Ok, I want to get involved; how do I sign up?
For more information email the Somers CERT Team Leader, Karen Hocking, at: somersct.cert@gmail.com
Draft Somers Annual Storm Water Report
The annual MS4 (storm water) report is available here: Somers 2021 MS4 Annual Report Draft
Please send all comments to Todd Rolland, Director of Public Works: trolland@somersct.gov
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT NOTICE, BOILER REPLACEMENT
TOWN OF SOMERS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BOILER REPLACEMENT SOMERS HIGH SCHOOL
The Town of Somers will be accepting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide a turnkey replacement of two existing hot water heating boilers, pumps, water heaters, and associated appurtenances at the Somers High School in Somers, CT. Interested individuals and firms should obtain the complete RFP and related information from the files listed below.
Proposals must be submitted to:
Stephanie M. Levin, Director of Business Services
1 Vision Blvd Somers, CT 06071
No later than February 11, 2022
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women /Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to bid.
More information:
SHS Boiler Replacement Bid Opening 2-11-22 – Sheet1
01.2022 Somers High School Boiler Replacement RFP
01.2022 Somers High School Boiler Replacement Drawings
Boiler Replacement Addendum #1
Boiler Repl Walk Through Sign In 2-1-22
Boiler Replacement Questions (2)