35299_Mar_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Windsor, Connecticut's Community Development Office for Single Family Housing Rehabilitation services at 75 Timber Lane, Windsor, Connecticut. The scope of work includes boiler replacement with a minimum 90% AFUE Energy Star-rated unit, installation of a 50-gallon electric water heater, removal of six trees from the property corner, permanent AC opening insulation, dryer exhaust line replacement with exterior connection, and installation of combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A mandatory pre-bid site walk is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the project location. Sealed bids are due on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with bids to be opened and read aloud at 10:15 a.m. the same day. Bids may be submitted via email to reydecastro@townofwindsorct.com or hand-delivered to Windsor Town Hall, 275 Broad Street, Windsor, Connecticut 06095. The RFP period runs from March 5, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. EST through March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

Bidders must be licensed Connecticut contractors with current installer licenses and possess a Unique Entity ID number registered with SAM.gov. Prior to contract execution, the selected contractor must provide proof of workers compensation insurance and general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $500,000 per occurrence for property damage. The estimated total project cost is $20,000.00. The project is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and requires compliance with 24 CFR Part 35 regarding lead-based paint hazards; a Lead Inspection and Risk Assessment completed on February 12, 2026, determined that no lead hazards were present. The contractor is responsible for all permit fees, labor, materials, taxes, and compliance with applicable National, State, and Local Codes. The dwellings will remain occupied during construction with working hours limited to Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise agreed upon by the owner. Contractors may request one progress payment upon work completion in accordance with specifications, with final payment contingent upon inspector signatures and submission of all warranty, guarantee information, and signed, notarized lien waivers. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises; all vendors are eligible to respond. Questions should be directed to Thomas Foley, Principal at Signal Rock Consulting, at (203) 446-6468 or t.foley@signalrockconsulting.com.