3-Exceptions Page - FINAL.pdf

This is an Exceptions to Bid Specifications form template associated with the City of Norwalk's Request for Proposal #4461 for Snow Plowing & Ice Control Services at three municipal facilities: Police Headquarters, Ben Franklin Center, and Norwalk Business Development Center in Connecticut. The form provides bidders with a structured format to document any deviations from the specified bid requirements, with numbered spaces for up to eight exceptions and an additional section for other remarks and comments. Bidders must complete this form by noting exception numbers, explaining each exception, obtaining appropriate signatures, and uploading the document to the Bonfire portal. Critical procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough on July 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, questions due by August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and electronic proposals due August 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The initial contract term spans three winter seasons from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

The contractor must provide 24/7 snow and ice control services during the winter season with snow plowing commencing at two-inch accumulation, prioritizing Police Headquarters. Pricing is tiered based on snowfall amounts ranging from dustings to over 12 inches, with annual price increases permitted in years 2-5 of the contract. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and materials, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage of $1 million in general and automobile liability, and complete security background checks for personnel working at Police Headquarters. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, and while a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the multi-year contract and tiered pricing structure suggest a potentially significant financial opportunity for qualified snow removal and facilities maintenance contractors with demonstrated municipal snow management capabilities.