36383_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Regional School District No. 17 in Connecticut for the removal of the Hubbard Barn Structure located at 91 Little City Road in Higganum, Connecticut. The project involves the removal of a 1,400 square foot, two-story barn built approximately in 1840 that is structurally compromised and poses a safety hazard. Contractors may submit proposals for either complete demolition and removal of all debris or systematic deconstruction to maximize salvage of materials with responsible removal of remaining debris. The RFP was issued on April 23, 2026, with a vendor question and answer period extending through May 6, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. EDT. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hubbard House parking lot. Sealed bids must be submitted by May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The project must commence after June 5, 2026, and be completed prior to August 14, 2026.

Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including a rate sheet, contractor experience and references, equal opportunity employer statement, tax affidavit, certificate of non-collusion, and a detailed project timeline. The procurement is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations, though bidders with a history of contract defaults, terminations for cause, or bid withdrawals within the past ten years are ineligible. Payment terms are vendor-specified with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. No estimated contract value or budget range is listed in the solicitation documents. The District is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales taxes, which must not be included in bid pricing. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids, waive technical defects, conduct investigations into bidder qualifications, and award the contract to the bidder whose proposal best serves the District's interests.