27-26_Sep_28_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut for on-call plumbing services. The City seeks qualified and properly licensed plumbing contractors to provide comprehensive plumbing services at City-owned, City-operated, and other municipal facilities on an as-needed, task-order basis. The scope of work encompasses plumbing repairs, maintenance, emergency response, replacement, installation, and related services as directed by the City, with contractors required to provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, vehicles, transportation, permits, disposal, testing, and incidental services. The bid period runs from September 14, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. EDT through September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with vendor questions accepted through September 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The intent is to establish one or more qualified plumbing contractors for utilization throughout the contract term; no specific contract duration is identified in this document.

Pricing shall be submitted on a vendor-specified basis with delivery terms as Free On Board Destination. Contracts valued at or above $25,000 require performance and payment bonds prior to execution, while contracts below $25,000 may proceed directly via purchase order. Selected contractors must submit a Notice of Award execution and certificate of insurance within ten working days of award notification. Connecticut State Sales and Use Tax and associated Federal taxes are not applicable and should not be included in pricing. All bidders must comply with City of Norwich Code of Ordinances 7-46 regarding delinquent tax setoff and non-discrimination provisions. No bid withdrawal is permitted within sixty days of the bid opening date, and if no award is made within ninety days of opening, all proposals become null and void unless extended by mutual agreement. Inquiries should be directed to Karl Klein at 860-823-3706 or kklein@cityofnorwich.org.