36929_Jun_1_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut for street and park light maintenance services. The Borough seeks sealed proposals for comprehensive lighting maintenance covering approximately 1,801 streetlights supplied by Eversource, 37 pole-mounted lights at municipal buildings and parks, and additional municipal lighting systems. Required services include expedited LED fixture conversion at no additional charge, electrical testing, emergency and knockdown services available 24/7, documentation and monthly reporting, fixture labeling, and pole numbering. The three-year contract period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with two optional three-year renewal terms available for a potential nine-year engagement. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Purchasing Agent at Town Hall Basement, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770 by 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026, with late submissions rejected. The solicitation period opened May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. The bid opening will be conducted publicly and livestreamed via Zoom immediately following the submission deadline. Repair completion is required within five working days of notification (weather permitting), with emergency response within three hours.

Pricing is structured on a time-and-materials basis with unit prices required for LED fixture installations, LED bulb installations, labor rates, material markup, pole and fixture installation at various heights, arm installation, foundation work, and traffic control. Bidders must be located within five miles of the Borough's limits and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers compensation ($500,000 limits), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), commercial automobile insurance ($1,000,000), and umbrella liability coverage ($1,000,000). Required submittals include W-9 forms, certificates of insurance naming the Borough as certificate holder, completed insurance agreements, company history, equipment lists, business licenses, and non-collusion certificates. All work must comply with Eversource standard NB-208 and applicable federal, state, and local codes. The Borough will implement Consumer Price Index adjustments during renewal periods based on the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Region. No estimated total contract value or budget range is provided in the solicitation documentation, and the Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Questions should be directed to James R. Stewart at (203) 720-7071 or jstewart@naugatuck-ct.gov at least one week prior to the May 28, 2026 receipt date.