39119_Sep_28_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut for rooftop HVAC installation at the Ridgefield Recreation Center. The project involves demolition of one existing roof-mounted air handling unit (RTU-6) and installation of one new roof-mounted unit with associated ductwork, piping, insulation, controls, gas piping, roofing work, air balancing, duct smoke detector installation, and coordination with the owner's building management system controls contractor. The bid period opens September 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT and closes October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. A mandatory pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Requests for information must be submitted by October 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Work is scheduled for completion during an appropriate window in spring 2027, with exact scheduling to be coordinated with the Department of Parks and Recreation. The contractor must deliver as-built drawings and operating and maintenance manuals upon project completion.

Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply to this project. The contract is not subject to State of Connecticut SBE/MBE set-aside or contract compliance requirements. No project budget is specified in the solicitation documents. The contractor must provide comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, and comprehensive auto liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, with the Town named as an additional insured. Bonds are not required. All work must comply with the latest editions of Federal and State of Connecticut regulations, the Connecticut State Building Code, International Mechanical Code, ASHRAE standards, NFPA standards, and local Town standards. The contractor must provide a 12-month warranty on all materials and workmanship from the date of final acceptance and must transfer all equipment warranties to the owner. Evaluation criteria include project cost, schedule, qualifications, experience, references, and subcontractor information.