38915_Sep_28_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Orange, Connecticut for street sweeping services under contract number 38915. The Town is requesting bids from qualified contractors to provide rental of power sweepers with operators and all necessary appurtenances for sweeping approximately 50 to 100 centerline miles of town roads annually during a two-year contract period spanning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. The solicitation was issued on September 9, 2026, with bids due by October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Contractors must maintain a minimum of two operational sweepers and one backup sweeper with timely maintenance and repair capability, and work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday work requiring prior approval. Work must commence within 48 hours of the notice to proceed. The Board of Selectmen will open bids and make an award decision on October 14, 2026. No formal bidders' conference or site visit requirements are specified in the solicitation document.

Pricing shall be submitted on a per-mile and per-hour basis for each contract year, with payment made upon completion and acceptance of work. Contractors must submit project references, a non-collusive affidavit, and completed bid forms in a sealed envelope. No performance or payment bonds are required. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 auto liability, and $500,000 workers' compensation limits, with the Town named as an additional insured. The Town will provide dump trucks with operators for material removal and traffic control as necessary. No prevailing wage requirements apply to this contract. The Town considers residency and business location as award factors, and bidders delinquent in taxes or fees to the Town will be deemed non-responsible. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities. Questions must be submitted by email to the Director of Public Works at bbrinton@orange-ct.gov.