BHS Roof 2.pdf

Town of Branford

ROOFING AND TRANSLUCENT

WALL PANEL REPLACEMENTS at Branford High School State Project # 014-0036 RR

AAAI# 25067

March 4, 2026

Phase 1 of 1

AAAI #25067 TOWN OF BRANFORD

STATE PROJECT # 014-0036 RR BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL

WALL PANEL REPLACEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 00 Bidding and Contracting Requirements

Section No. Title

Project Manual Directory

Legal Notice

Invitation to Bid

Project Information

Submission Instructions

Questions and Clarifications

Insurance Requirements

Statement of Non-Collusion

Non-Debarment Acknowledgement

Certificate Regarding Conflict of Interest

Bidder Information Sheet

Insurance Requirements Acceptance

Minimum References

Bid Proposal Form

AIA A101 Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

AIA A201 General Conditions of the Contract for

Construction

Supplementary General Conditions

AIA A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement

Prevailing Wage Rates

Division 01 General Requirements

011000 Summary of Work

011100 Milestone Schedule

012100 Allowances

012500 Substitution Procedures

012600 Contract Modification Procedures

012900 Payment Procedures

013100 Project Management and Coordination

013200 Construction Progress Documentation

013300 Submittal Procedures

014000 Quality Requirements

015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls

015001 Project Sign

016000 Product Requirements

017300 Execution Requirements

017329 Cutting and Patching

017419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

017700 Closeout Procedures

017823 Operation and Maintenance Data

017839 Project Record Documents

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Division 02 Site Construction

020700 Roof Demolition

028213 Asbestos Removal Specification

Division 05 Metals

053000 Metal Deck

055000 Metal Fabrication

Division 06 Wood, Plastics and Composites

061053 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry

Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

071940 Vapor Retarder

075323 Fully Adhered EPDM Roofing

076000 Flashing and Sheet metal

077100 Roof Accessories

079200 Joint Sealants

Division 08 Openings

084523 Structured Fiberglass Wall Panel

Division 22 Thermal and Moisture Protection

221423 Roof Drain Replacement

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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STATE PROJECT #014-0036 RR BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL

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PROJECT MANUAL DIRECTORY

PROJECT: Roofing and Translucent Wall Panel Replacements

185 E Main St

Branford, CT 06405

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROJECT MUST BE DIRECTED TO:

Samantha D’Agostino, Project Manager – Construction Solutions Group

Email: samanthad@csgroup-llc.com

Questions are due no later than 2:00PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

OWNER: Branford Public Schools

185 Damascus Road

Branford CT 06405

OWNER’S PROJECT MANAGER: Construction Solutions Group, LLC

34 Sequassen Street, Suite 201

Hartford, CT 06106

Office #: 860-452-6752

ARCHITECT: Antinozzi Associates

271 Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604

Office #: 203-377-1300

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LEGAL NOTICE

BRANFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Request for Bids - Bid # 1004-26

Roofing and Translucent Wall Panel Replacements

State Project #014-0036 RR

The Branford Board of Education is soliciting bids for a complete roof replacement and replacement of the Kalwall System at Branford High School. Specifications may be obtained from the Central Office, Branford Board of Education, 185

Damascus Road, Branford, CT or on the BOE’s website at:

www.branfordschools.org/departments/business-finance/soliciations-rfps

Sealed bids supplying the required specifications will be received at 185 Damascus Road, Central Office, Branford, CT until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at which time they will be opened. No bids will be accepted after that date and time.

Branford Public Schools reserves the right to select or reject any and/or all bids containing alternate proposals, to waive any informality in proposals and to reject any and/or all bids or accept such bid as shall, in their judgment, be in the best interest of the Town of Branford and Branford Board of Education.

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INVITATION TO BID

Branford Public Schools invites you to submit a Bid for a roof replacement and replacement of the Kalwall System at

Branford High School. The enclosed specifications detail our requirements.

Bidders are urged to read all documents carefully and fill out all information requested. Bids which are incomplete, obscure, or conditional, and which contain irregularities of any kind, will be subject to rejection for failure to comply strictly with these conditions.

Bids must be submitted on the schedule form attached hereto. All unit prices must be filled in, if required. Each Bid must be submitted with four (4) copies of the Bid. Bidders must submit Bids in a clear, concise, and legible manner so as to permit proper evaluation of responsive Bids. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted.

The original Bid and copies must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked:

BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL ROOFING AND TRANSLUCENT WALL PANEL REPLACEMENTS

OPENING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026

OPENING TIME: 11:00 AM

BID NUMBER: 1004-26

Sealed bids for supplying the above will be received at 185 Damascus Road, Central Office, Branford, CT until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at which time they will be opened. All bidders and other interested people are invited to be present at the opening of these bids. The bid opening will be located in the Central Office Conference Room.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Branford Public Schools wishes to solicit bids to complete a roof replacement and replacement of the Kalwall System surrounding the common area at Branford High School. In July 2024, Antinozzi Associates was commissioned to conduct a Roof Assessment Study at Branford High School to provide an overview of deficiencies and assist in developing an improvement plan for the Roof System. The report of the Roof Assessment has been attached for your reference.

The District submitted a Grant Application for this Project to the State of Connecticut’s Office of Grants Administration in January 2026 and received a Grant Commitment Letter on February 10, 2026.

BACKGROUND

The Town of Branford is located in the south-central region of Connecticut along the beautiful north shore of the Long Island Sound. Comprised of 28 square miles, with a population of 28,225, Branford is one of Connecticut’s most desirable shoreline communities. Featuring an array of colonial and contemporary architecture coupled with cobblestoned sidewalks and historic light posts, Branford offers a picturesque town center and business district. The town is surrounded by natural ponds, salt marshes, a river and many hiking and biking trails. The town has a state-of-the-art library, a community center, recreational facilities, public town beaches, many public parks and more.

Nestled in neighborhoods across the community, Branford Public Schools offer a comprehensive educational experience for nearly 2,600 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across six campuses.

The Town of Branford has six (6) schools within their district:

Branford High School | 185 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405 | Grades 9 to 12

Francis Walsh Intermediate School | 185 Damascus Rd, Branford, CT 06405 | Grades 5 to 8

Mary R. Tisko Elementary School | 118 Damascus Rd, Branford, CT 06405 | Grades Pre-K to 4

Mary T. Murphy Elementary School | 14 Brushy Plain Rd, Branford, CT 06405 | Grades Pre-K to 4

John B. Sliney Elementary School | 23 Eades St, Branford, CT 06405 | Grades K to 4 Indian Neck School | 12 Melrose Ave, Branford, CT 06405 | Pre-K

BID REQUIREMENTS

Bids must clearly convey the following information:

• Company profile:

o Overview of the firm, including relevant experience and qualifications.

o Equipment and staffing should be clearly highlighted.

• Bid Proposal Form: Must complete the attached Bid Proposal Form

• Completed, signed and initialed bid specifications and addendums.

Vendors must have at least 5 years’ experience providing related services.

Branford Public Schools reserves the right to investigate all references and qualifications statements made by the Bidder.

Upon investigation and evaluation, Branford Public Schools may choose to reject any bid where the Bidder’s stated qualifications are such that the Bidder may not be able to perform the service in a safe and efficient manner. The Bidder is invited to provide any additional information or data that further demonstrates its experience or qualifications, and/or ensures that high quality services will be provided to the District.

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SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Bids must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 to:

Blaize Levitan

Chief Operating Officer

Branford Public Schools

185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405

Sealed bids are due and must be received by the time and date below. No bids will be accepted after the date and time specified. Whether the bid is sent by mail or commercial express services, the bidder shall be responsible for actual delivery of the bid to the Branford Public Schools before the deadline time. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered.

All bidders and other interested parties are invited to be present at the bid opening which will take place at the Walsh

Intermediate School, Branford Board of Education Building. All envelopes/submissions should be clearly marked:

BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL - ROOFING AND TRANSLUCENT WALL PANEL REPLACEMENTS

OPENING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026

OPENING TIME: 11:00 AM

BID NUMBER: 1004-26

Please submit four (4) copies of the bid.

Submission Terms:

Bidders are urged to read all documents carefully and fill out all information requested. Bids, which are incomplete, obscure or conditional, and which contain irregularities of any kind, will be subject to rejection.

Branford Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid, which appears to be in the interest of the

Board. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the opening time and date. Any bid received after the time and date as specified will not be accepted.

If Branford Public Schools deems it necessary, Branford Public Schools may postpone the date for the opening of the bids by notifying each bidder by telephone, email or the issuing of an addendum.

Branford Public Schools shall have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish Branford Public Schools with information and data for this purpose as Branford Public Schools may request. The Board reserves the right to reject any bid where, on investigation, the evidence or information submitted by such bidders does not satisfy Branford Public Schools and the bidder is not deemed qualified to carry out properly the terms of the contract.

ESTIMATED SCHEDULE*

BID ISSUED: TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026

RFIs DUE: 2:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026

RFI RESPONSES: 5:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026

BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:00 a.m. on FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026

LIMITED NOTICE TO PROCEED / CONTRACT AWARD: TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026

PROJECT START: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026

PROJECT COMPLETION: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026

*NOTE: Project schedule and milestones may be adjusted.

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QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATION

All questions regarding this Bid must be submitted in writing to Samantha D’Agostino, Project Manager – Construction

Solutions Group via email at samanthad@csgroup-llc.com by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Questions must include “BID #1004-26 - BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL - ROOFING AND TRANSLUCENT WALL PANEL

REPLACEMENTS” in the subject line.

All Answers will be posted as an addendum to our website, https://www.branfordschools.org/ no later than 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Failure to comply with these conditions will result in the bidder waiving his/her right to dispute the bid specifications and conditions. It is the bidder's responsibility to check our website for all addenda up to the day before the opening date.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Branford Public Schools reserves the right to:

1. Accept or reject any and all bids.

2. Request additional information or clarification from bidders.

3. Modify the schedule.

4. Cancel or amend the Bid at any time.

By submitting a proposal, the vendor agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in this Bid.

Additional Terms and Conditions:

• No amount shall be added for the Connecticut Sales Tax or any Federal Tax. The Branford Public School system is exempt from the payment of taxes imposed by the Federal Government and/or State of Connecticut. Taxes must not be included in the proposal price.

• The Bidder is required to do Employee Background Checks as imposed by Connecticut state law.

• Bids must include the attached non-collusion affidavit.

• The Board will make determination of the acceptability of work. Work shall be completed in a responsive and professional manner and in accordance with the specifications of this RFB.

• Reasonable grounds for believing that a bidder is interested in more than one bid for the work contemplated will cause rejection of all bids in which the bidder is interested. Any or all bidders will be rejected if there is any reason for believing that collusion exists among the bidders. Participants in such collusion may not be considered in the future offers for the same work. Each bidder, by submitting a bid, certifies that it is not a part to any collusive action.

• The proposal will remain in effect for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the deadline for submission of the proposal or until it is formally withdrawn, a contract is executed or this RFB is canceled, whichever occurs first.

• The Respondent shall acknowledge and agree that, should it be awarded the contract, it shall be solely responsible for strict compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, laws, codes, rules, regulations and ordinances, and for the procurement and maintenance of all necessary licenses and permits relating to the performance of services.

• Provisions of this RFB and the contents of the successful response will be used to establish final contractual obligations. The Town retains the option of canceling the award if the successful Respondent fails to accept such obligations. The Town and the successful Respondent shall enter into a written contract for the work to be performed. It is expressly understood that this RFB and the Respondent’s proposal shall be attached and included by reference in the contract signed by the Town and the successful vendor.

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Modification or withdrawal of Bid after deadline:

If bid security is required and a Respondent does not honor their proposal for the specified time, the bid check shall become the property of the Town; or, if a Bid Bond was furnished, the Bid Bond shall become payable to the Town. After the proposal deadline has passed, the submitted proposals become the property of the Town and are valid offers to be honored by the Respondent for ninety (90) days or longer, as specified in the Request for Bid. Respondents who do not honor their proposals for the ninety (90) day (or as specified) period, shall be declared irresponsible Respondents.

Contract Length:

This Request for Bids is for awarding a contract for a project starting on April 29, 2026 and to be completed by August 20, 2026. Once this Bid is awarded, the Bidder must make arrangements to meet with Branford Public Schools if required.

It will include the option, if agreed by both parties, to extend the contract for the subsequent four (4) school years. Should the selected consultant not perform to the satisfaction of Branford Public Schools, the District may cancel the contract with 30 days’ notice.

The bidder may be asked to extend the period of this agreement for the school if agreeable to both parties. The bidder shall be notified in writing by BPS if Branford Public Schools intends to extend the contract period.

Award of Contract:

The contract will be awarded by Branford Public Schools to the qualified firm or person at compensation determined to be fair and reasonable considering budgetary limitations, scope, complexity and the nature of goods and/or services. This RFB and the successful vendor response will be incorporated into the terms of the final contract. The District will email a notice of award to a successful Bidder, and this method of communication will be considered sufficient notice of an award of the contract.

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Bidder shall agree to maintain in force at all times during which services are to be performed the following coverages and shall name the Branford Board of Education as an Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to the Respondent’s Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability policies. These requirements shall be clearly stated in the remarks section on the bidders Certificate of Insurance. Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved in the State of Connecticut and with a minimum Best’s Rating of “A”VIII-. In addition, all Carriers are subject to approval by the Branford Board of Education and Town of Branford.

(Minimum Limits)

General Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000

General Aggregate $2,000,000

Products/Completed Operations Aggregate

$2,000,000

Excess/Umbrella Liability Each Occurrence $2,500,000

Aggregate $2,500,000

Professional Liability Each Occurrence $2,500,000

Cyber Liability (1) Each Occurrence $2,500,000

Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability (2)

WC Statutory Limits

EL Each Accident $500,000

EL Disease Each Employee $500,000

EL Disease Policy Limit $500,000

If any policy is written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually renewed for a minimum of two (2) years from the completion date of this contract. If the policy is replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the expiring policy must be endorsed to extend the reporting periods for claims for the policy in effect during the contract for two (2) years from the completion date.

Original, completed Certificates of Insurance must be presented to the Board of Education prior to purchase order/contract issuance. Bidder/Contractor/Vendor agrees to provide replacement/renewal certificates at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the policies. Should any policy be cancelled for nonpayment of premium, 10 days written notice must be provided to the Board of Education. Should any of the policies be cancelled for other reasons, limits reduced or, coverage altered, 30 days written notice must be given to the Board of Education.

Notes

(1) Cyber Liability is required if Contractor is on Town’s network or houses School/Town information on their network.

(2) Workers Compensation is required if employees come onto School/Town property.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS #1004-26

STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION

Mandatory Reply Sheet

By submission of this bid, bidder and each person signing on behalf of bidder certifies, and in the case of joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of their knowledge and belief:

[1] The prices of this bid have been arrived at independently, without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purposes of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Bidder or with any competitor;

[2] Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the Bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Bidder prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Bidder or to any competitor; and

[3] No attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

A bid shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made where (1), (2), (3) above have not been complied with;

provided, however, that if in any case the bidder(s) cannot make the foregoing certification, the bidder shall so state and shall furnish below a signed statement which sets forth in detail the reason therefore, where (a) (1), (2) and (3) above have not been complied with, the bid shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made unless the head of the purchasing unit of the political subdivision, public department, agency or official thereof to which the bid is made, or his designee, determines that such disclosure was not made for the purpose of restricting competition.

The fact that the bidder (a) has published price lists, rates or tariffs covering items being procured, (b) has informed prospective customers of proposed or pending publication of new or revised price lists for such items, or (c) has sold the same items to other customers at the same prices being bid, does not constitute, without more, a disclosure within the meaning subparagraph one (a).

Any bid hereafter made to any political subdivision of the state of any public department, agency or official thereof by a corporate bidder for work or services performed or to be performed or goods sold or to be sold, where competitive bidding is required by statute, ruled, regulation, or local law, and where such bid contains the certification referred to in subdivision one of the section, shall be deemed to have been authorized by the board of directors of the bidder, and such authorization shall be deemed to include the signing and submission of the bid and the inclusion therein of the certificate as to non-collusion as the act and deed of the corporation.

By signing below, the undersigned acknowledges reviewing and understanding the Non-Collusion statements contained herein and confirms compliance with the contents:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

PRINT NAME:

BIDDER’S COMPANY NAME:

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REQUEST FOR BIDS #1004-26

NON-DEBARMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge that my firm has NO pending litigation and/or debarment from doing business with the State of

Connecticut or any of its subordinate government units and/or federal government within the past five (5) years.

I acknowledge that my firm has pending litigation or has been debarred from doing business with the State of

Connecticut or any of its subordinate government units and/or federal government, within the past five (5) years. If so, please provide an attachment describing the pending litigation or debarment.

I acknowledge none of this company's officers, directors, partners, or its employees have been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of any state or federal government; and that no member of the

Board of Education of the Branford Public Schools, Administrative or Supervisory Personnel, or other employees of the

Board of Education has any interest in the bidding company except as follows:

As the duly authorized representative of the Offeror, I hereby certify that the above information is correct and that I will advise Branford Public Schools should there be a change in status.

By (Signature)

Name and Title

Witness Name and Title

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REQUEST FOR BIDS #1004-26

CERTIFICATE REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Proposer is required to certify that performance of the work will not create any conflicts of interest or is required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest by completing and signing one of the following statements, as it pertains to Branford Town Code, which states, “ No individual holding a public office in the Town or who is employed by said

Town shall be permitted to furnish trucks, equipment or supplies to the Town unless such trucks, equipment or supplies cannot be secured elsewhere in said Town.”

The Proposer hereby certifies that to the best of its knowledge and belief, and in accordance with Branford Town Code and as described in the Scope of Work/Requirements section of this RFB will not create any conflicts of interest for the Proposer, any affiliates, any proposed subconsultants, and key personnel of any of these organizations.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

NAME AND TITLE

DATE

PROPOSER/COMPANY NAME

OR

The Proposer hereby discloses the following circumstances that could give rise to a conflict of interest for the Proposer, any affiliates, any proposed subconsultants, and key personnel of any of these organizations. (Attach additional sheets as needed.)

Name of the Individual/Company/Town/Entity to which potential conflict of interest might apply:

Nature of potential conflict of interest:

Proposed Remedy:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

NAME AND TITLE

DATE

PROPOSER/COMPANY NAME

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REQUEST FOR BIDS #1004-26

BIDDER INFORMATION SHEET

BIDDER INFORMATION:

BIDDER’S COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE # FAX #

E-MAIL ADDRESS

WEBSITE

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

PRINT NAME

TITLE

STATE OF CT TAXPAYER ID #

FEDERAL TAXPAYER ID #

INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF Corporate Seal Yes No

AWARD/CONTRACT SIGNATURE

The Bidder shall indicate below, the full name, title, and the complete mailing address of the authorized person (i.e., officer of the company) who will sign the contract (if applicable) for this procurement:

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REQUEST FOR BIDS #1004-26

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACCEPTANCE

PLEASE NOTE:

THIS PAGE MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR BID/PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN

YOUR BID/PROPOSAL BEING REJECTED.

Please take the insurance requirements of the Contract to your agent/broker immediately upon receipt of the bid documents to determine your existing coverage and any costs for new or additional coverage required for the work noted in this Request for Bid/Proposal. Any bids/proposals with deficient insurance requirements will be rejected. The firm who is awarded the

Bid/Proposal must return the compliant certificate of insurance form within two (2) weeks from the date on the award letter.

STATEMENT OF VENDOR:

I have read the insurance requirements for this work and have taken the documentation to my insurance agent/broker. The bid/proposal cost reflects any additional costs relating to insurance requirements for this work.

Authorized Signature Date

Name & Title

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REQUEST FOR BIDS #1004-26

MINIMUM REFERENCES

REFERENCES

Please list three (3) school districts, ideally in Connecticut or New York, where you or your company has performed these services. If you do not have a school district, please provide most closely related references.

1.

NAME AND ADDRESS

CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER/EMAIL

2.

3.

OR INDICATE WHICH PAGE OF YOUR PROPSAL INCLUDED REFERENCES BELOW PAGE: ______

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REQUEST FOR BIDS #1004-26

BID PROPOSAL FORM

TO: Blaize Levitan

Chief Operating Officer

Branford Public Schools

185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405

The undersigned _____________________________ doing business with Branford Public Schools of Branford, CT hereby submits in conformity with the specifications dated March 4, 2026, the following proposal.

ROOF REPLACMENT & KALWALL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT – BRANFORD HIGH SCOOL

Work shall include all labor and materials to install the new roof system specified including, but not limited to demolition, hazardous materials abatement and disposal, carpentry, sheet metal work, and all other miscellaneous items of work inclusive of the Kalwall System Replacement, required for a complete installation in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents.

1. BASE BID

written figures

2. Allowance: Provide an allowance in the Base Bid Price for replacement of 2% of existing steel roof deck with new 1.5”, 20 gauge galvanized metal deck. Type ‘B’.

3. Forms included: The Bidder shall attach the following documents to the Bid:

a. Bid Bond – AIA 310

b. Non-Collusive Affidavit

c. Contractor Prequalification Statement – AIA 305

d. CHRO Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report

e. Updated DAS Bid Statement

f. Current DAS Certificate

4. Name of Subcontractor(s) to be utilized:

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Name of Bidder: ___________________________________________________________

By: ___________________________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

Address of Bidder: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

5. Receipt of Addenda: Receipt of the following Addenda is hereto acknowledged:

Addendum Signature Date

No. ___________________________________________________________

Interested vendors should feel empowered to also propose alternate project cost structures if they achieve the goals of the

Project, based on industry knowledge and experience. You must provide detailed information for any work that will be subcontracted, including the name of the subcontractor, a description of the work to be performed, and the associated costs.

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AGREEMENT made as of the « » day of « » in the year « » (In words, indicate day, month and year.)

BETWEEN the Owner:

(Name, legal status, address and other information) and the Contractor:

(Name, legal status, address and other information) for the following Project:

(Name, location and detailed description)

The Architect:

(Name, legal status, address and other information)

The Owner and Contractor agree as follows.

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STATE PROJECT #014-0036 RR

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

4 CONTRACT SUM

5 PAYMENTS

6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9 ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

EXHIBIT A INSURANCE AND BONDS

ARTICLE 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary, and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, Addenda issued prior to execution of this Agreement, other documents listed in this Agreement, and Modifications issued after execution of this Agreement, all of which form the Contract, and are as fully a part of the Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. An enumeration of the Contract Documents, other than a Modification, appears in Article 9.

ARTICLE 2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

The Contractor shall fully execute the Work described in the Contract Documents, except as specifically indicated in the Contract Documents to be the responsibility of others.

ARTICLE 3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

§ 3.1 The date of commencement of the Work shall be:

(Check one of the following boxes.)

[ « » ] The date of this Agreement.

[ « » ] A date set forth in a notice to proceed issued by the Owner.

[ « » ] Established as follows:

(Insert a date or a means to determine the date of commencement of the Work.)

If a date of commencement of the Work is not selected, then the date of commencement shall be the date of this Agreement.

§ 3.2 The Contract Time shall be measured from the date of commencement of the Work.

§ 3.3 Substantial Completion § 3.3.1 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work:

(Check one of the following boxes and complete the necessary information.)

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AIA Document A101 – 2017. Copyright © 1915, 1918, 1925, 1937, 1951, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1974, 1977, 1987, 1991, 1997, 2007 and 2017.

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[ « » ] Not later than « » ( « » ) calendar days from the date of commencement of the Work.

[ « » ] By the following date: « »

§ 3.3.2 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, if portions of the Work are to be completed prior to Substantial Completion of the entire Work, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of such portions by the following dates:

Portion of Work Substantial Completion Date

§ 3.3.3 If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion as provided in this Section 3.3, liquidated damages, if any, shall be assessed as set forth in Section 4.5.

ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT SUM

§ 4.1 The Owner shall pay the Contractor the Contract Sum in current funds for the Contractor’s performance of the Contract. The Contract Sum shall be « » ($ « » ), subject to additions and deductions as provided in the Contract Documents.

§ 4.2 Alternates § 4.2.1 Alternates, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

Item Price

§ 4.2.2 Subject to the conditions noted below, the following alternates may be accepted by the Owner following execution of this Agreement. Upon acceptance, the Owner shall issue a Modification to this Agreement.

(Insert below each alternate and the conditions that must be met for the Owner to accept the alternate.)

Item Price Conditions for Acceptance

§ 4.3 Allowances, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

(Identify each allowance.)

Item Price

§ 4.4 Unit prices, if any:

(Identify the item and state the unit price and quantity limitations, if any, to which the unit price will be applicable.)

Item Units and Limitations Price per Unit ($0.00)

§ 4.5 Liquidated damages, if any:

(Insert terms and conditions for liquidated damages, if any.)

§ 4.6 Other:

(Insert provisions for bonus or other incentives, if any, that might result in a change to the Contract Sum.)

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ARTICLE 5 PAYMENTS

§ 5.1 Progress Payments § 5.1.1 Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect by the Contractor and Certificates for Payment issued by the Architect, the Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum to the Contractor as provided below and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 5.1.2 The period covered by each Application for Payment shall be one calendar month ending on the last day of the month, or as follows:

§ 5.1.3 Provided that an Application for Payment is received by the Architect not later than the « » day of a month, the Owner shall make payment of the amount certified to the Contractor not later than the « » day of the « » month.

If an Application for Payment is received by the Architect after the application date fixed above, payment of the amount certified shall be made by the Owner not later than « » ( « » ) days after the Architect receives the Application for Payment.

(Federal, state or local laws may require payment within a certain period of time.)

§ 5.1.4 Each Application for Payment shall be based on the most recent schedule of values submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. The schedule of values shall allocate the entire Contract Sum among the various portions of the Work. The schedule of values shall be prepared in such form, and supported by such data to substantiate its accuracy, as the Architect may require. This schedule of values shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor’s Applications for Payment.

§ 5.1.5 Applications for Payment shall show the percentage of completion of each portion of the Work as of the end of the period covered by the Application for Payment.

§ 5.1.6 In accordance with AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, and subject to other provisions of the Contract Documents, the amount of each progress payment shall be computed as follows:

§ 5.1.6.1 The amount of each progress payment shall first include:

.1 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to completed Work;

.2 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to materials and equipment delivered and suitably stored at the site for subsequent incorporation in the completed construction, or, if approved in advance by the Owner, suitably stored off the site at a location agreed upon in writing; and

.3 That portion of Construction Change Directives that the Architect determines, in the Architect’s professional judgment, to be reasonably justified.

§ 5.1.6.2 The amount of each progress payment shall then be reduced by:

.1 The aggregate of any amounts previously paid by the Owner;

.2 The amount, if any, for Work that remains uncorrected and for which the Architect has previously withheld a Certificate for Payment as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017;

.3 Any amount for which the Contractor does not intend to pay a Subcontractor or material supplier, unless the Work has been performed by others the Contractor intends to pay;

.4 For Work performed or defects discovered since the last payment application, any amount for which the Architect may withhold payment, or nullify a Certificate of Payment in whole or in part, as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017; and

.5 Retainage withheld pursuant to Section 5.1.7.

§ 5.1.7 Retainage § 5.1.7.1 For each progress payment made prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, the Owner may withhold the following amount, as retainage, from the payment otherwise due:

(Insert a percentage or amount to be withheld as retainage from each Application for Payment. The amount of retainage may be limited by governing law.)

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§ 5.1.7.1.1 The following items are not subject to retainage:

(Insert any items not subject to the withholding of retainage, such as general conditions, insurance, etc.)

§ 5.1.7.2 Reduction or limitation of retainage, if any, shall be as follows:

(If the retainage established in Section 5.1.7.1 is to be modified prior to Substantial Completion of the entire Work, including modifications for Substantial Completion of portions of the Work as provided in Section 3.3.2, insert provisions for such modifications.)

§ 5.1.7.3 Except as set forth in this Section 5.1.7.3, upon Substantial Completion of the Work, the Contractor may submit an Application for Payment that includes the retainage withheld from prior Applications for Payment pursuant to this Section 5.1.7. The Application for Payment submitted at Substantial Completion shall not include retainage as follows:

(Insert any other conditions for release of retainage upon Substantial Completion.)

§ 5.1.8 If final completion of the Work is materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, the Owner shall pay the Contractor any additional amounts in accordance with Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017.

§ 5.1.9 Except with the Owner’s prior approval, the Contractor shall not make advance payments to suppliers for materials or equipment which have not been delivered and stored at the site.

§ 5.2 Final Payment § 5.2.1 Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Sum, shall be made by the Owner to the Contractor when

.1 the Contractor has fully performed the Contract except for the Contractor’s responsibility to correct Work as provided in Article 12 of AIA Document A201–2017, and to satisfy other requirements, if any, which extend beyond final payment; and

.2 a final Certificate for Payment has been issued by the Architect.

§ 5.2.2 The Owner’s final payment to the Contractor shall be made no later than 30 days after the issuance of the Architect’s final Certificate for Payment, or as follows:

§ 5.3 Interest Payments due and unpaid under the Contract shall bear interest from the date payment is due at the rate stated below, or in the absence thereof, at the legal rate prevailing from time to time at the place where the Project is located.

(Insert rate of interest agreed upon, if any.)

ARTICLE 6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

§ 6.1 Initial Decision Maker The Architect will serve as the Initial Decision Maker pursuant to Article 15 of AIA Document A201–2017, unless the parties appoint below another individual, not a party to this Agreement, to serve as the Initial Decision Maker.

(If the parties mutually agree, insert the name, address and other contact information of the Initial Decision Maker, if other than the Architect.)

AAAI #25067

STATE PROJECT #014-0036 RR

AIA Document A101 – 2017. Copyright © 1915, 1918, 1925, 1937, 1951, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1974, 1977, 1987, 1991, 1997, 2007 and 2017.

All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This draft was produced at 09:42:57 ET on 11/01/2023 under Order No.4104246541 which expires on 10/31/2024, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

§ 6.2 Binding Dispute Resolution For any Claim subject to, but not resolved by, mediation pursuant to Article 15 of AIA Document A201–2017, the method of binding dispute resolution shall be as follows:

(Check the appropriate box.)

[ « » ] Arbitration pursuant to Section 15.4 of AIA Document A201–2017

[ « » ] Litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction

[ « » ] Other (Specify)

If the Owner and Contractor do not select a method of binding dispute resolution, or do not subsequently agree in writing to a binding dispute resolution method other than litigation, Claims will be resolved by litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction.

ARTICLE 7 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

§ 7.1 The Contract may be terminated by the Owner or the Contractor as provided in Article 14 of AIA Document A201–2017.

§ 7.1.1 If the Contract is terminated for the Owner’s convenience in accordance with Article 14 of AIA Document A201–2017, then the Owner shall pay the Contractor a termination fee as follows:

(Insert the amount of, or method for determining, the fee, if any, payable to the Contractor following a termination for the Owner’s convenience.)

§ 7.2 The Work may be suspended by the Owner as provided in Article 14 of AIA Document A201–2017.

ARTICLE 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

§ 8.1 Where reference is made in this Agreement to a provision of AIA Document A201–2017 or another Contract Document, the reference refers to that provision as amended or supplemented by other provisions of the Contract Documents.

§ 8.2 The Owner’s representative:

(Name, address, email address, and other information)

§ 8.3 The Contractor’s representative:

(Name, address, email address, and other information)

§ 8.4 Neither the Owner’s nor the Contractor’s representative shall be changed without ten days’ prior notice to the other party.

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STATE PROJECT #014-0036 RR

AIA Document A101 – 2017. Copyright © 1915, 1918, 1925, 1937, 1951, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1974, 1977, 1987, 1991, 1997, 2007 and 2017.

All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This draft was produced at 09:42:57 ET on 11/01/2023 under Order No.4104246541 which expires on 10/31/2024, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

§ 8.5 Insurance and Bonds § 8.5.1 The Owner and the Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance as set forth in AIA Document A101™– 2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 8.5.2 The Contractor shall provide bonds as set forth in AIA Document A101™–2017 Exhibit A, and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 8.6 Notice in electronic format, pursuant to Article 1 of AIA Document A201–2017, may be given in accordance with AIA Document E203™–2013, Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit, if completed, or as otherwise set forth below:

(If other than in accordance with AIA Document E203–2013, insert requirements for delivering notice in electronic format such as name, title, and email address of the recipient and whether and how the system will be required to generate a read receipt for the transmission.)

§ 8.7 Other provisions:

ARTICLE 9 ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 9.1 This Agreement is comprised of the following documents:

.1 AIA Document A101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

.2 AIA Document A101™–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds

.3 AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

.4 AIA Document E203™–2013, Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E203-2013 incorporated into this Agreement.)

.5 Drawings

Number Title Date

.6 Specifications

Section Title Date Pages

.7 Addenda, if any:

Number Date Pages

Portions of Addenda relating to bidding or proposal requirements are not part of the Contract Documents unless the bidding or proposal requirements are also enumerated in this Article 9.

.8 Other Exhibits:

(Check all boxes that apply and include appropriate information identifying the exhibit where required.)

[ « » ] AIA Document E204™–2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E204-2017 incorporated into this Agreement.)

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