27-26 On-call Plumbing Services.pdf

City of Norwich Department of Finance – Purchasing Agent Phone: (860)823-3706 100 Broadway, Room No. 105 Fax: (860)823-3812 Norwich, CT 06360 E-mail: kklein@cityofnorwich.org

Invitation for Bid

IFB 27-26

The Purchasing Agent, City of Norwich will receive proposals for On-call Plumbing Services until 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on September 30, 2026 at which time they will be opened on the Procurement website and be available to view. All bids are to be submitted via the City of Norwich Procurement Portal at the following website:

City of Norwich Procurement Portal

The project documents may be downloaded from the following website:

City of Norwich Procurement Portal

Addenda, if any, will be posted on the website listed above. All bidders, prior to submitting their bids, should check the websites to ensure they have received all issued addenda.

The City of Norwich reserves the right to reject and all bids, in whole or in part, to waive minor irregularities in the bidding and to award the bid to other than the low bidder if deemed in the best interest of the City.

No Bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days of the bid opening date. Should there be reason why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified time, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the City and the designated, qualified low bidder.

All final awards of the bid shall be in compliance with the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances §7-46 – Delinquent Tax Setoff Against Money Due Bidder or Contractor.

All bidders must submit bids/proposals through the City Procurement Portal.

Responding bidders must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to blindness, unless it is shown by such bidder that such disability prevents performance of the work involved.

Karl J. Klein Jr.

Purchasing Agent mailto:rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org https://norwichct.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

BIDDER'S INSTRUCTIONS

IFB 27-26

On-call Plumbing Services

The following instructions and specifications shall be observed by all proposers:

Time and Place of Bid Opening Proposals will be received on September 30, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. online at:

https://norwichct.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Proposals will not be allowed after the time and date of the opening.

Availability of Documents Vendors are advised that all documents relative to this project are only available online at the following web address:

https://norwichct.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Addenda If additional information becomes available or changes are made to the documents, an addendum will be issued not later than 3 days prior to the opening date. All addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents.

It is incumbent on the Vendor to ensure that it has received all issued addenda by checking the websites listed above. Failure of any Vendor to receive any such addendum shall not relieve it of the obligations under its proposal.

Notice of any addendum will be posted on the following website:

https://norwichct.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Instructions Proposals must be submitted to the City of Norwich Procurement portal at:

https://norwichct.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Proposals will not be accepted by mail, in person or by email.

All forms and associated documents must be uploaded through the procurement portal.

Sales and Use Tax Vendors are reminded that the Connecticut State Sales and Use Tax and associated Federal taxes are not applicable under this contract, and therefore these taxes are not to be included in the price.

Under the terms of Connecticut Agencies Regulations §12-426-18, Contractors and Subcontractors, the contractor may purchase materials and supplies as are to be installed or placed in projects being performed under these contracts and will remain in such projects after completion, including tangible personal property that remains tangible personal property after its installation or placement, without payment of the tax and shall not charge any such exempt organization or agency any sales or use tax thereon.

Definitions For the purposes of these documents:

The word “City” means the City of Norwich, CT.

The word “Proposer” or “Vendor” refers to the party or parties submitting a proposal to perform the work to be done or materials to be furnished under the Contract; the legal representatives of such party or parties.

Certificate in Good Standing Any corporation whose proposal is being considered for acceptance by the City may be required, if requested, to provide a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the Office of the Secretary of State for Connecticut.

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Sales and Use Tax Bidders are reminded that the Connecticut State Sales and Use Tax and associated Federal taxes are not applicable under this contract, and therefore these taxes are not to be included in the bid price(s).

Under the terms of Connecticut Agencies Regulations §12-426-18, Contractors and Subcontractors, the contractor may purchase materials and supplies as are to be installed or placed in projects being performed under these contracts and will remain in such projects after completion, including tangible personal property that remains tangible personal property after its installation or placement, without payment of the tax and shall not charge any such exempt organization or agency any sales or use tax thereon.

Acceptance/Rejection of Proposals The City may reject proposals which are incomplete, conditional, obscure, contain additions not called for, erasures or corrections not initialed, or which contain alterations or irregularities of any kind. The City may rightfully waive informalities. Determination of the best interest of the City shall include consideration of active or pending civil litigation between the City and any firm (or its subcontractors or suppliers) submitting a proposal to the City.

Withdrawal of Proposal Submitted Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the designated date and time for receipt of proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn ninety (90) days after the opening if no award has been made by the City. If the City does not award a contract within ninety (90) days after the opening, all proposals will be null and void, except this time may be extended by mutual agreement of the City and the selected vendor.

Award Execution The firm whose proposal is accepted will be issued a “Notice of Award.” The Vendor will be required to execute the “Notice of Award,” and provide a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements in section 15 of the Standard Bid Contract Terms and Conditions, within ten working days from the date the Notice of Award is issued.

Freedom of Information All proposals shall be made available for public inspection, in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes § 1-210, Freedom of Information. Copies of any information resulting from any proposal opening are generally not available until a contract has been awarded or a purchase order issued.

Non-Collusion The individual signing the proposal hereby declares that no person or persons other than members of its organization are interested in this proposal or in the contract proposed to be taken; that it is made without any connection to any other person or persons submitting a proposal for the same work and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud; that no person acting on behalf of or employed by the City of Norwich is directly or indirectly interested in the supplies or work to which they relate or will receive any part of the profit or any commission therefrom in any manner which is unethical or contrary to the best interests of the City of Norwich.

Contract Execution The firm(s) whose bid(s) has/have been accepted by the City will be required to furnish all insurance certificates in the amounts specified, within 5 days from the date of the notice of award. The firm(s) will also be required to furnish all performance and payment bonds to the City prior to contract signing.

The firm(s) whose bid is accepted will be required to execute a contract, in substantially the form included in the bid documents, on a date and time mutually agreed to by all parties. Once the contract is executed, the contractor(s) will be issued a Notice to Proceed.

Contracts valued at less than $25,000.00 may be executed directly via the issuance of a purchase order, at the discretion of the City.

CITY OF NORWICH, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION FOR BIDS

ON-CALL PLUMBING SERVICES

27-26

1. INVITATION

The City of Norwich, Connecticut ("City") is soliciting sealed bids from qualified and properly licensed plumbing contractors to provide On-call Plumbing Services at City-owned, City-operated, and other facilities under the jurisdiction of the City of Norwich.

The successful Contractor(s) shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, vehicles, transportation, permits, disposal, testing, and incidental services necessary to perform plumbing repairs, maintenance, emergency response, replacement, installation, and related work as directed by the City.

The intent of this contract is to establish one or more qualified plumbing contractors that the City may utilize on an as-needed, task-order basis throughout the contract term.

The City does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work, minimum expenditure, or number of service calls under this contract.

The City reserves the right to award the contract to one contractor or to make multiple awards if doing so is determined to be in the City's best interest.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall be capable of providing comprehensive commercial plumbing services throughout the City of Norwich.

Services may include, but are not limited to:

A. General Plumbing

• Repair, replacement and installation of plumbing fixtures

• Toilets, urinals, sinks and lavatories

• Faucets, valves and shutoffs

• Mixing valves

• Flush valves

• Backflow prevention devices

• Water heaters

• Pumps and related plumbing equipment

• Expansion tanks

• Pressure-reducing valves

• Domestic water piping

• Hot and cold-water distribution systems

• Waste and vent piping

• Drain piping

• Trap replacement

• Hose bibs and exterior water connections

• Plumbing fixture accessories

• Freeze protection and winterization

• Leak detection and repair

B. Drain and Sewer Services

The Contractor shall provide:

• Drain cleaning

• Sewer cleaning

• Mainline stoppage removal

• Hydro-jetting

• Sewer camera inspection

• Video documentation

• Root removal

• Trap cleaning

• Catch basin and drainage-related plumbing work

• Repair or replacement of damaged sewer and drain piping

The Contractor shall provide video inspection equipment when reasonably required by the City.

C. Emergency Services

The Contractor shall provide 24-hour, seven-day-per-week emergency plumbing response, including holidays.

Emergency services may include:

• Major water leaks

• Burst or frozen pipes

• Sewer backups

• Loss of domestic water

• Failed water heaters

• Major drain stoppages

• Flooding caused by plumbing failures

• Failed valves

• Plumbing failures affecting fire protection or other critical building systems

• Other conditions designated by the City as an emergency

For emergency calls, the Contractor shall:

1. Acknowledge the City's call within 30 minutes.

2. Provide an estimated arrival time.

3. Have qualified personnel respond within two (2) hours, unless otherwise approved by the City due to circumstances beyond the Contractor's control.

4. Immediately take reasonable measures to stop or minimize damage.

5. Provide a written service report following completion.

The City reserves the right to require a faster response for emergency conditions affecting public safety, critical facilities, or significant property damage.

3. CITY FACILITIES

Work may be required at any City-owned or City-operated facility or property, including but not limited to:

• City Hall

• Fire stations

• Police facilities

• Public Works facilities

• Parks and Recreation facilities

• Senior centers

• Libraries

• Community facilities

• Administrative buildings

• Public safety facilities

• Maintenance facilities

• Public works garages

• Recreation facilities

• Public restrooms

• Pumping or utility-related facilities where plumbing services are appropriate

• Vacant City properties

• Other City-owned buildings and properties

The City reserves the right to add or remove facilities during the contract term.

The Contractor shall be responsible for becoming familiar with the City's facilities and existing plumbing systems as necessary to perform the work.

4. WORK AUTHORIZATION

No work shall be performed without authorization from an authorized City representative except when immediate emergency action is reasonably necessary to prevent injury or significant property damage.

The City may issue work orders by:

• Telephone

• Email

• Electronic work-order system

• Purchase order

• Written authorization

• Emergency verbal authorization followed by written confirmation

For routine work, the City may request a written estimate before authorization.

For emergency work, the Contractor may be authorized to perform reasonable immediate corrective measures without a prior written estimate.

The Contractor shall not exceed an authorized amount without receiving approval from the City.

5. PREVENTIVE AND ROUTINE

MAINTENANCE

The City may request routine or preventive plumbing services, including:

• Inspection of plumbing systems

• Drain cleaning

• Sewer inspection

• Water heater inspection

• Valve exercising

• Leak detection

• Fixture inspection

• Winterization

• Preventive replacement of deteriorated components

• Other recommended preventive maintenance

Contractors may be requested to identify conditions that could result in future failures and provide written recommendations to the City.

6. ESTIMATES AND NOT-TO-EXCEED

AUTHORIZATION

For non-emergency work estimated to exceed $1,000, the Contractor shall provide a written estimate before beginning work unless specifically waived by the City.

Estimates shall identify:

• Labor hours

• Labor classification/rate

• Materials

• Equipment

• Subcontractor costs

• Disposal costs

• Permit costs

• Other charges

• Total estimated cost

The Contractor shall not exceed an authorized amount without written approval from the City.

The City shall not be responsible for unauthorized work or charges.

7. LABOR RATES

Bidders shall provide firm hourly rates for the following classifications:

Classification Regular Hourly Rate

After-Hours Rate

Sunday/Holiday Rate

Journeyman Plumber $______ $______ $______ Master Plumber $______ $______ $______ Apprentice Plumber $______ $______ $______ Laborer $______ $______ $______ Drain/Sewer Technician $______ $______ $______ Emergency Service Technician $______ $______ $______

For purposes of this bid:

Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM After Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM–7:00 AM Weekend: Saturday and Sunday Holiday: City-recognized holidays

Bidders shall clearly identify any additional premium rates.

The City reserves the right to negotiate or establish maximum allowable markups for materials and equipment.

8. MATERIAL MARKUP

The Contractor shall provide a percentage markup for materials purchased for City work.

Material Markup: ______ %

The markup shall include the Contractor's normal costs associated with procurement, handling, and delivery.

The City may require copies of supplier invoices to verify material costs.

No markup shall be permitted on:

• Sales or use taxes for which the City is exempt

• Unauthorized purchases

• Costs not directly associated with the City's work

The City may require competitive pricing for major material purchases.

9. EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALIZED

SERVICES

Bidders shall identify rates for specialized equipment, including where applicable:

• Drain machines

• Hydro-jetters

• Sewer cameras

• Excavation equipment

• Pumps

• Vacuum equipment

• Pipe freezing equipment

• Locating equipment

• Other specialized plumbing equipment

Equipment Hourly Rate Daily Rate Sewer Camera $______ $______ Hydro-Jetter $______ $______ Drain Machine $______ $______ Vacuum/Pumping Equipment $______ $______ Other $______ $______

The City reserves the right to reject equipment charges that it determines are unreasonable or unnecessary.

10. TRUCK AND SERVICE CALL

CHARGES

Bidders shall identify any service-call, mobilization, truck, fuel, or trip charges.

Standard Service Call: $________ Emergency Service Call: $________ After-Hours Mobilization: $________

The Contractor shall not charge separate mobilization fees when the charge is already incorporated into the submitted hourly rate.

Duplicate or overlapping charges will not be permitted.

11. LICENSE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall maintain all licenses, registrations, certifications, and permits required by the State of Connecticut and the City of Norwich.

The Contractor shall provide evidence of:

• Current Connecticut plumbing contractor license

• Appropriate individual plumbing licenses for personnel performing regulated work

• OSHA compliance

• Workers' compensation coverage

• Required insurance

• Any required permits

• Any required bonding

• Good standing with applicable governmental agencies

All licenses shall remain valid for the duration of the contract.

12. EXPERIENCE

Bidders shall demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing commercial or institutional plumbing services.

The Bidder shall provide at least three references for comparable work performed within the past five years.

References should include:

• Customer name

• Contact person

• Telephone number

• Email address

• Nature of services

• Approximate contract value

• Dates of service

Preference may be given to firms demonstrating experience with municipal, governmental, institutional, educational, public safety, or other large commercial facilities.

13. PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide appropriately licensed and qualified personnel.

The City reserves the right to require removal of any Contractor employee whose conduct, workmanship, safety practices, or interaction with City personnel is deemed unacceptable.

Personnel working in City facilities shall:

• Conduct themselves professionally

• Wear appropriate identification

• Maintain clean and safe work areas

• Follow City security procedures

• Follow facility-specific rules

• Comply with applicable safety requirements

14. BACKGROUND CHECKS AND

SECURITY

Because work may occur in police stations, fire stations, public buildings, and other sensitive City facilities, the City may require background checks or other security procedures for Contractor personnel.

The Contractor shall cooperate with reasonable City security requirements.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the City of any personnel changes affecting individuals regularly assigned to City facilities.

15. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits required for the Contractor's work, unless otherwise directed by the City.

The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate required inspections.

All work shall comply with:

• Connecticut State Building Code

• Connecticut State Plumbing Code

• Applicable Connecticut statutes and regulations

• Applicable OSHA requirements

• Applicable environmental regulations

• Applicable local ordinances

• Manufacturer requirements

• Applicable industry standards

16. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

This contract does not automatically authorize the Contractor to modify, repair, test, or otherwise work on fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, fire suppression, or other regulated fire protection systems.

Such work shall only be performed when specifically authorized by the City and by appropriately licensed/certified personnel.

When plumbing work may affect a fire protection system, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City representative before shutting down or modifying the system.

No fire protection system shall be impaired without authorization and compliance with applicable City procedures.

17. WORKMANSHIP

All work shall be performed in a professional manner and shall comply with applicable codes and accepted industry standards.

The Contractor shall:

• Protect existing structures and finishes

• Protect City equipment

• Maintain safe access

• Minimize disruption to City operations

• Remove debris generated by its work

• Restore disturbed areas

• Clean work areas upon completion

• Properly dispose of waste materials

Damage caused by Contractor negligence or improper workmanship shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.

18. WARRANTY

Unless a longer manufacturer's or statutory warranty applies, all labor performed under this contract shall carry a minimum one-year warranty from the date of completion.

Materials shall carry the applicable manufacturer's warranty.

The Contractor shall correct defective workmanship at no additional cost to the City.

Emergency repairs shall be warranted in the same manner as other work unless specifically identified in writing as temporary.

19. RECORDS AND SERVICE REPORTS

For every service call, the Contractor shall provide a service report identifying:

• Date and time of call

• Location

• City contact

• Technician(s)

• Arrival time

• Completion time

• Problem identified

• Work performed

• Materials used

• Equipment used

• Recommendations

• Photographs, when appropriate

• Before/after documentation when appropriate

• Total cost

For sewer camera inspections, electronic video documentation shall be provided to the City upon request.

20. INVOICING

Invoices shall include:

• Purchase order/work order number

• Building/location

• Date of service

• Technician name

• Labor hours

• Applicable labor rates

• Materials

• Material markup

• Equipment

• Disposal

• Permits

• Other approved charges

• Total amount due

Invoices lacking sufficient documentation may be returned for correction.

21. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall maintain a 24-hour emergency contact number throughout the contract.

The emergency contact shall be answered by a person capable of dispatching qualified plumbing personnel.

Answering services that cannot promptly dispatch a qualified representative shall not satisfy this requirement.

The Contractor shall maintain sufficient staffing and equipment to reasonably respond to simultaneous emergencies.

The City reserves the right to contact another contractor if the successful Contractor cannot provide an adequate emergency response.

22. SUBCONTRACTORS

No subcontractor may perform work without prior approval from the City.

The Contractor shall remain fully responsible for all subcontracted work.

All subcontractors shall maintain the licenses, insurance, qualifications, and certifications required by the contract.

23. INSURANCE

The Contractor shall provide insurance meeting the City's standard requirements.

Minimum coverage shall include:

Commercial General Liability

• $1,000,000 each occurrence

• $2,000,000 aggregate

• $1,000,000 products/completed operations each occurrence

• $2,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate

Professional Liability

• $2,000,000 each occurrence

Commercial Automobile Liability

• $1,000,000 combined single limit

Workers' Compensation

• As required by Connecticut law

Umbrella/Excess Liability

• $2,000,000 each occurrence

• $2,000,000 aggregate

The City of Norwich, including its officers, employees, and agents, shall be named as additional insured where required by the City's standard bid terms.

Coverage shall be primary and non-contributory where required.

The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance before commencing work.

These requirements are consistent with the City's existing standard bid and contract terms.

24. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT

BOND

If required by the City's Purchasing Department, the successful Contractor shall furnish performance and payment bonds in the amount specified in the final contract documents.

Any required surety shall be licensed and authorized to conduct business in the State of Connecticut.

25. PREVAILING WAGE

Where applicable, the Contractor shall comply with all federal and State of Connecticut prevailing wage requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining whether prevailing wage requirements apply to any particular work order and shall comply with all applicable reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

26. CITY ACCESS AND COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate work with the City's designated representative.

For work in occupied buildings, the Contractor shall make reasonable efforts to minimize:

• Noise

• Dust

• Water shutdowns

• Disruption to employees

• Disruption to public access

• Disruption to emergency services

Work affecting police, fire, emergency communications, water service, sanitation, or other critical City operations shall be coordinated in advance whenever reasonably possible.

27. WATER SHUTDOWNS

No domestic water system serving a City facility shall be shut down without prior authorization from the City's designated representative except when immediate action is necessary to prevent property damage.

When a shutdown is necessary, the Contractor shall:

1. Notify the City representative.

2. Identify the affected area.

3. Estimate the duration.

4. Coordinate the shutdown.

5. Restore service as soon as practical.

6. Verify proper operation after restoration.

28. CLEANUP AND RESTORATION

The Contractor shall leave each work area in a clean and safe condition.

All debris, packaging, removed piping, fixtures, and other waste generated by the Contractor shall be removed from City property unless the City specifically directs otherwise.

The Contractor shall repair damage to walls, ceilings, floors, finishes, landscaping, or other property caused by its work.

29. PRICING PERIOD

The Bidder shall hold all submitted rates firm for the initial contract period.

If renewal options are exercised, any requested price adjustment shall be submitted to the City in writing at least 60 days prior to the renewal date and shall be subject to City approval.

No price increase shall become effective without written approval from the City.

30. CONTRACT TERM

The initial contract shall commence on or about October 5, 2026 and continue for two years through October 5, 2028

The City may, at its sole discretion and subject to applicable procurement requirements, renew the contract for up to two additional one-year periods.

Renewal shall be contingent upon satisfactory Contractor performance, availability of funding, and mutual agreement regarding any approved rate adjustments.

31. MULTIPLE AWARDS

The City reserves the right to award this solicitation to more than one qualified Contractor.

If multiple Contractors are awarded, the City may distribute work based upon:

• Emergency availability

• Location

• Required expertise

• Contractor performance

• Price

• Workload

• Response time

• Ability to meet the City's schedule

• Existing knowledge of a particular facility or system

The City shall not be obligated to provide an equal distribution of work among awarded Contractors.

32. NO GUARANTEE OF WORK

The City makes no representation regarding the amount of work that may be issued under this contract.

The Contractor acknowledges that:

• Work is on an as-needed basis.

• The City guarantees no minimum expenditure.

• The City may perform work using its own employees.

• The City may obtain services from other contractors when authorized or otherwise permitted.

• Emergency conditions may require the City to obtain services from another contractor.

33. CITY'S RIGHT TO OBTAIN

ALTERNATIVE SERVICES

Nothing in this contract shall prevent the City from obtaining plumbing services from another source when:

• The Contractor cannot respond within the required time;

• The Contractor lacks required equipment or expertise;

• The Contractor's pricing is determined to be unreasonable;

• An emergency requires immediate action;

• The work is outside the Contractor's capabilities;

• The Contractor has a conflict of interest;

• The City determines that another procurement method is appropriate.

34. EVALUATION AND AWARD

The City may evaluate bids based upon:

1. Responsiveness to the solicitation;

2. Hourly labor rates;

3. Material markup;

4. Emergency response rates;

5. Equipment rates;

6. Qualifications;

7. Relevant experience;

8. References;

9. Emergency response capability;

10. Availability of licensed personnel;

11. Financial responsibility;

12. Past performance;

13. Ability to service City facilities;

The lowest numerical bid will not necessarily be the sole determining factor.

The City's standard bid terms provide that award may consider quality, conformance with specifications, price, administrative costs, past performance, and financial responsibility, and the City reserves the right to make multiple awards.

35. BIDDER'S SUBMISSION

Each Bidder shall submit:

• Completed bid form

• Hourly labor rates

• Material markup

• Equipment rates

• Service-call charges

• Emergency response rates

• Company qualifications

• Three references

• Current Connecticut licenses

• Certificate of insurance or evidence of insurability

• List of proposed subcontractors

• Emergency contact information

• Signed bid certification

• Any required bonds

• Non-Collusion affidavits

Failure to submit required information may result in rejection of the bid.

36. BID PRICE SCHEDULE

Labor

Item Unit Bid Rate Journeyman Plumber – Regular Hour $______ Journeyman Plumber – After Hours Hour $______ Journeyman Plumber – Sunday/Holiday Hour $______ Master Plumber – Regular Hour $______ Master Plumber – After Hours Hour $______ Master Plumber – Sunday/Holiday Hour $______ Apprentice – Regular Hour $______ Apprentice – After Hours Hour $______ Laborer Hour $______

Item Unit Bid Rate Drain/Sewer Technician Hour $______

Emergency

Item Unit Bid Rate Emergency Mobilization Per Call $______ Emergency Labor Hour $______ After-Hours Labor Hour $______ Sunday/Holiday Labor Hour $______

Materials Material Markup: ______ %

Equipment

Item Unit Bid Rate Sewer Camera Hour $______ Hydro-Jetter Hour $______ Drain Machine Hour $______ Pumping Equipment Hour $______ Other Specialized Equipment Hour $______

37. BIDDER INFORMATION

Company Name: ______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

City/State/ZIP: _______________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

Connecticut Plumbing Contractor License No.: __________________

Expiration Date: ______________________________________

Years in Business: ____________________________________

Primary Contact: ______________________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________________

24-Hour Emergency Telephone: __________________________

38. REFERENCES

Reference #1

Company/Agency: _________________________________________

Contact: _________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Description of Work: _____________________________________

Contract/Annual Value: ___________________________________

Reference #2

Company/Agency: _________________________________________

Contact: _________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Description of Work: _____________________________________

Contract/Annual Value: ___________________________________

Reference #3

Company/Agency: _________________________________________

Contact: _________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Description of Work: _____________________________________

Contract/Annual Value: ___________________________________

39. BID CERTIFICATION

The undersigned certifies that:

1. The Bidder has examined and understands the requirements of this Invitation for Bids.

2. The Bidder possesses all licenses and qualifications necessary to perform the work.

3. The Bidder's submitted prices are complete and include all costs necessary to perform the services.

4. The Bidder has not engaged in collusion or fraud in preparing this bid.

5. The Bidder agrees to comply with all applicable federal, State of Connecticut, and City of

Norwich laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and specifications.

6. The Bidder agrees to provide emergency services as specified.

7. The Bidder understands that the City does not guarantee any minimum amount of work.

8. The Bidder agrees that the City may reject any or all bids in accordance with applicable procurement requirements.

9. The Bidder agrees to the City's standard bid and contract terms and conditions except where specifically modified by this solicitation.

Company Name: ________________________________________

Authorized Representative: ______________________________

Title: _________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________________

40. CITY OF NORWICH STANDARD

TERMS

The City's current Standard Bid and Contract Terms and Conditions are incorporated into this solicitation by reference and shall apply to the extent not superseded by these specifications.

Bids shall be submitted through the City's designated Procurement Portal in accordance with Purchasing Department requirements. The City requires vendors doing business with Norwich to register in its Procurement Portal, complete the required vendor information, and remain current with City obligations.

The City reserves all rights provided under its standard procurement terms, including the right to reject any or all bids, waive technical defects or irregularities where permitted, and determine the award that is in the best interest of the City.

41. NOTICE

The City of Norwich reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities or irregularities where permitted by law and where doing so is determined to be in the best interests of the City.

The City further reserves the right to make multiple awards and to cancel, modify, extend, or rebid this solicitation in accordance with applicable law and City procurement requirements.

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER

State of ) ) ss.

County of )

, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

(1) He is (owner, partner, officer, representative or agent) of

, the Bidder that has submitted the attached bid;

(2) He is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid;

(3) Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid;

(4) Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has been submitted or to refrain from Bidding in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or of any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Bid price or the Bid price of any other Bidder or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the Owner or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and

(5) The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant.

(Signed)

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20

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(Title) My Commission expires , 20 .