35299_Mar_23_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 and 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 must be submitted via email to reydecastro@townofwindsorct.com or hand-delivered to Windsor Town Hall, 275 Broad Street, Windsor, Connecticut 06095. All proposals must include one original and one copy of the Invitation to Bid, Bid Proposal Form, and applicable addenda with a completed Bid Envelope Label.

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, with funding provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The project 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 dwelling 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. One progress payment may be requested upon work completion, with final payment contingent upon inspector signatures and submission of all warranty, guarantee information, and signed, notarized lien waivers. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limit participation; all vendors are eligible to respond.