Bid 2955 Addendum 1.pdf

This is an addendum to a competitive sealed bid solicitation issued by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut for 2026 Hamden Recreation Summer Bus Trips (Bid #2955). The procurement seeks qualified bus transportation contractors to provide round-trip service from Hamden School pickup locations to multiple destinations for summer camp participants during the period of June 29, 2026 through August 3, 2026. Bidders must be capable of providing between one and eight buses on any given day, maintaining spare vehicles for emergencies and breakdowns, and fulfilling service requests with 24-hour notice. The deadline for written questions is 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with sealed bids due at the Hamden Government Center Finance Department by 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Bids must include one original, three copies, and one USB flash drive submission. No bidders' conference or site visit dates are specified in this addendum.

Pricing must be submitted on Town-provided forms and must be inclusive of all fees, including entrance fees, tolls, and parking. A bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total bid is required and will be held for up to 90 days following bid opening. Required qualifications include possession of all necessary licenses and permits, compliance with Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles regulations and Town of Hamden ordinances, and comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers compensation at Connecticut statutory limits with the Town named as additional insured. All applicable federal, state, and local regulations apply, including prevailing wage requirements if applicable, non-discrimination provisions, and affirmative action compliance. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to a bidder other than the lowest price if deemed in the Town's best interest, and split awards among multiple bidders. No set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, or estimated total contract value are disclosed in the posted documents.