CET RFQ_CTWAP_Remediation_2026-2028.pdf

Request for Qualifications

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Region 2

RFQ No: CTWAP_Region2_2026-2028 Remediation

Prepared by:

CET

17 New South St. Suite #304 Northampton, MA 01060

RFQ No. CTWAP_Region 2_2026-2028 Remediation

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Table of Contents Submissions

Background Scope of Services

Contractor Qualifications

Insurance Requirements Service Area

Term Selection Process

Method of Award

Terms & Conditions Attachment A: Statement of Qualifications

Attachment B: Customer Reference Form Attachment C: Standard Contractor Evaluation Form (For Review Only)

Attachment D: Contractor Service Agreement (For Review Only)

Attachment E: Debarment Certification Form Attachment F: Region 2 Towns to be Served

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Submissions The purpose of this RFQ process is to identify the most qualified respondents to develop a pre-qualified pool of remediation contractors. This RFQ is for qualifications ONLY. No pricing will be accepted or evaluated.

Issuance of task orders to QVL firms will occur via documented mini-competitions or rotational calls ensuring full and open competition among all qualified vendors for the relevant specialty.

Access to RFQ

A copy of the RFQ is posted on the CTsource Bid Board. There is no fee to obtain the RFQ.

• Connecticut State Department of Administrative Services contracting portal:

https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard

Schedule

This is an open solicitation that begins on the date in the title of this Request for Qualifications and shall remain active until such time that this Request for Qualifications is no longer available online at CTSource. Interested parties may submit a Statement of Qualifications at any time while this solicitation is active.

CET maintains the right to modify and change this Request for Qualifications from time to time. In such events, this Request for Qualifications document will be replaced with a revised version containing an updated date in the title.

RFQ Questions

• All questions and inquiries concerning this RFQ and the procurement process must be submitted in writing by email to CTWAPcontractors@cetonline.org.

Submissions

• Submit required materials via email to CTWAPContractors@cetonline.org as a complete PDF.

Include “Remediation Contractor Statement of Qualifications” in the subject line. Proposals can also be mailed to the address below. Proposals submitted by fax will not be accepted.

CET

c/o CT Weatherization Assistance Program 17 New South St. Suite #304 Northampton, MA 01060

Required Forms

To be considered a qualified contractor, the following forms must be completed and submitted with the proposal:

1. Statement of Qualifications (Attachment A)

2. Customer Reference Form (Attachment B)

3. Federal Debarment Certification Form (Attachment E)

4. Map Regions (Attachment F)

5. Certificate(s) of Insurance

6. Resumes of Key Personnel including Office and Technical Staff

7. Certificate of Solvency, if applicable https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard

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8. Copy of current Home Improvement Contractor License, if applicable

9. Copy of current EPA Lead-Safe Certification for the company

10. Copy of all certifications and licenses (AHERA, Electrical, etc.) per specialty as required by state law

Copies of the Contractor Registration Form for the State of CT are not required as part of the submission, however CET will verify Contractor licensing electronically via https://www.elicense.ct.gov/ as part of the selection for contractor qualifications.

This procurement and any resulting subcontracts are governed by 2 CFR 200.318–200.327 (Uniform Guidance procurement standards) and 10 CFR Part 440. All respondents and awardees must comply with these requirements and with the contract provisions required by 2 CFR 200, Appendix II.

https://www.elicense.ct.gov/

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Background The Center for EcoTechnology (CET) is a nonprofit solutions provider with decades of experience as a leader in designing and delivering successful residential and multifamily energy efficiency programs for income eligible and market rate programs. Our mission is to innovate, implement, and scale the environmental solutions that communities need to thrive, and we envision a world that has embraced and advanced just and resilient climate solutions.

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program administrated by the State of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP).

CET administers the program for low-income, 1- to 4-unit homes located in the Region 2 service area, which includes Fairfield and New Haven counties.

For more information on Connecticut’s program, visit the program website at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Weatherization-in-Connecticut

Scope of Services CET seeks statements of qualifications from firms capable of performing residential remediation services. This RFQ will result in a Qualified Vendor List (QVL) to be used for subsequent solicitations.

Subcontractors will provide a range of repair and mitigation services necessary to address health, safety, and structural conditions that fall outside the typical scope of weatherization activities.

All work must be installed in accordance with the CT WAP WRF and H&S Guidelines, Standard of Work Specifications (SWS), CT WAP Operations Manual, H&S State Plan, WRF State Plan, & CT WAP Program Year 2025 Master File, WPN 22-7, and WPN 24-9.

Some or all of the following services may be required for individual projects, such as

• Roof repair/replacement

• Exterior wall repair

• Interior repair (floor, ceiling, wall, etc.)

• Foundation or subspace repair

• Exterior drainage repairs (e.g., landscaping or gutters)

• Plumbing repair

• Electrical repair

• Clean-up or remediation beyond typical scope of WAP o a. Lead paint o b. Asbestos (confirmed or suspected, including vermiculite) o c. Mold and/or moisture o d. Other – please specify

The contractor must state qualifications to perform the tasks, by themselves or their subcontractors.

CET expects that work in participating program homes will be initiated within 5 business days of contractor receipt of a work order from CET. Project invoices and any required forms (specific to each measure per the aforementioned DEEP and DOE program guidance) are due within 3 business days of completion of work in a customer’s home.

CET expects contractors to complete jobs in a timely, professional manner as well as all necessary paperwork being completed accurately. Contractors will be evaluated using a Standard Contractor Evaluation Form (Attachment D).

CET will track the following data for each contractor for each job:

• Whether the job was started on time https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Weatherization-in-Connecticut https://sws.nrel.gov/using-standard-work-specifications https://sws.nrel.gov/using-standard-work-specifications https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fdeep%2Fenergy%2Fweatherization%2Fmanual_fieldguide%2Fct-wap-operations-manual-2025_1.pdf%3Frev%3Dc698c1eaff06413999c56e28bed128b9%26hash%3DE3CC4FA49BE50C6F39774683610B8EC4&data=05%7C02%7CLilly.Hoch%40cetonline.org%7Cb46ec1ee35ce4472ba7808de5ded7cf4%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C0%7C639051471798226564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=A5Y6LcmPWzOuS%2FR2ZkyS7BvNFDBqx4gfgNQuSou1aDQ%3D&reserved=0 https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fdeep%2Fenergy%2Fweatherization%2F2025%2F2025-master-file.pdf%3Frev%3D9104717c42984e128e999e8805dd4b00%26hash%3DB30C99A623C3C8944F817574CA68DB94&data=05%7C02%7CLilly.Hoch%40cetonline.org%7Cb46ec1ee35ce4472ba7808de5ded7cf4%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C0%7C639051471798238770%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OxNaDGT8x983tpoeMQvQtIJzLgx3cMBSdYecGEGdkRI%3D&reserved=0 https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fdeep%2Fenergy%2Fweatherization%2F2025%2F2025-master-file.pdf%3Frev%3D9104717c42984e128e999e8805dd4b00%26hash%3DB30C99A623C3C8944F817574CA68DB94&data=05%7C02%7CLilly.Hoch%40cetonline.org%7Cb46ec1ee35ce4472ba7808de5ded7cf4%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C0%7C639051471798238770%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OxNaDGT8x983tpoeMQvQtIJzLgx3cMBSdYecGEGdkRI%3D&reserved=0 https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.energy.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2022-06%2Fwpn-22-7-table-of-issues_0622.pdf__%3B!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!jILjqsmKorIMIUCK1tuiDQeCzQ_iG9o8It7U_vBTXy3yhrSJ2kCwxXmLULvqIKFljeyj-xvjorvhbDVwd4LqsQ7C6ZGuiwbH%24&data=05%7C02%7CLilly.Hoch%40cetonline.org%7Cb46ec1ee35ce4472ba7808de5ded7cf4%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C0%7C639051471798250681%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z0i%2BIh8UxFo8wkcJJ0s3vc6Fhc9W6HGRO9%2BBsXoUvQI%3D&reserved=0 https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.energy.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2025-04%2Fwap-wpn-24-9-revised_041425.pdf__%3B!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!jILjqsmKorIMIUCK1tuiDQeCzQ_iG9o8It7U_vBTXy3yhrSJ2kCwxXmLULvqIKFljeyj-xvjorvhbDVwd4LqsQ7C6YlueKUo%24&data=05%7C02%7CLilly.Hoch%40cetonline.org%7Cb46ec1ee35ce4472ba7808de5ded7cf4%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C0%7C639051471798259894%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yPDagZYJxloUS2VuLs9%2BNsVrUtq1rPS0pfYKYSXqysQ%3D&reserved=0

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• Whether the job was completed on time

• Condition of job site and customer satisfaction

• Accuracy and timeliness of invoices from contractor to CET

• Accuracy and completeness of the documentation required from contractor

• Work not completed in accordance with the standards of applicable building codes and the Standard of Work Specifications (SWS), CT WAP Operations Manual, CT WAP Program Year Master File, WPN 22-7, WPN 24-9, CT WAP WRF and H&S Guidelines.

Each completed remediation project will receive an inspection by CET’s Energy Auditor. Any indicated failures upon inspection will result in the contractor returning to the project to perform corrective measure(s) to bring the work into compliance. A 3rd party technical contractor will also participate in a minimum of 10% of completion inspections.

Contractor Qualifications Minimum Contractor Qualifications

To be considered for selection, contractors must:

1. Demonstrate Competency o Show knowledge of Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) requirements.

o Demonstrate the capacity, tools, and equipment needed to implement all program requirements.

o Use qualified, trained, certified, and licensed personnel for all remediation work.

o Work in accordance with DOE, DEEP, and CET policies, standards, and requirements.

2. Maintain Professional Standards o Exhibit professionalism and respect for client dignity.

o Adhere to all applicable health and safety standards, including lead-safe work practices.

3. Provide Required Documentation o Provide warranties for all proposed work and materials.

o Document all required licenses, bonds, insurance, and any state/local requirements.

o Demonstrate compliance with all required building and other permits.

o Provide all required documentation as outlined by the WRF Guidelines

4. Licenses (as applicable, refer to WRF Guidelines) o Home Improvement Contractor o Electrical Unlimited o Plumbing & Piping Unlimited o Lead Abatement Contractor License o Asbestos Contractor License o DPH Environmental Practitioner License

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Contractor submissions must include:

• Technical Knowledge o Knowledge of repair, cleanup, and remediation practices for 1–4 unit residences that affect DOE deferral or completion.

o Knowledge of requirements for federally funded and State of Connecticut weatherization-related health & safety projects.

• Organizational Capacity o Demonstration of sufficient staffing to complete assigned projects on schedule.

o Company background, including years in business and current capabilities.

o Resumes of key personnel.

• Relevant Experience o A list of related construction projects, outlining the Project Location, Project Description including size and use, design firm, owner, construction cost, funding source, and construction period

• Additional Information o Any other qualifications relevant to this RFQ.

Criminal Background Requirements

• Contractors, subcontractors, and their employees must submit annual criminal background checks to CET.

• Any felony or serious misdemeanor occurring after the background check must be disclosed to CET immediately.

• Failure to disclose, or refusal to remove an employee when required, may result in contractor disqualification at CET’s sole discretion.

• Contractors must agree to submit background checks for all employees who handle client information or enter client homes.

Insurance Requirements Insurance Requirements

• Liability: The contractor shall carry and maintain at all times during the term of the contract, and during the time that any provisions survive the term of the contract, sufficient general liability insurance to satisfy its obligations under the contract. The contractor must provide comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in the amount of $2,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage, with a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

• Pollution Occurrence: The contractor must provide Pollution Occurrence Insurance coverage in the minimum amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.

• Workers Compensation: The contractor must provide Workers’ Compensation as required by state law (Statutory ($500/$500/$500).

• Unemployment Compensation: The contractor must provide Unemployment Compensation as required by state law.

• Misappropriation Bond: The contractor shall provide a bond or insurance coverage for all persons who will be handling funds or property received or disbursed as a result of its

8 | P a g e RFQ No: CTWAP_Region2_2026-2028 Remediation contractual agreement with CET in an amount equal to one-half of the total annual of funding provided to CET through the State, or $250,000 whichever is less, to be effective for the period of the contract plus three (3) years for purposes of discovery. Coverage must provide protection against losses resulting from criminal acts and wrongful and negligent performance of the person's duties and it must specify CET as an additional insured.

Insurance Compliance

• Contractors are required notify CET 10 days prior to Notice of Cancellation or immediately if modified in amount.

• Contractors must provide CET prior to the effective date of any contract, upon request any time thereafter, and before commencing work:

o Certificates of Insurance that document the required coverage, the limits of liability and coverage dates, o Insurance declaration page, and o Additional Insured should be on a Primary and Non-Contributory basis and provide additional insured coverage for both ongoing and completed operations arising out of the work of the contractor/subcontractor. Waiver of Subrogation in favor of CET on all lines of insurance.

• All insurance documents and coverage must be current, and an updated version of all three documents above on or before the anniversary of the effective date during the contract term.

At the time of contract negotiation, CET reserves the right to adjust the insurance requirements to be commensurate with the work that is to be conducted by the contractor.

Service Area This RFQ covers remediation services for the Region 2 service area in the State of Connecticut (Attachment F).

Term A Qualified Vendor List (QVL) will be valid until June 30, 2028. Listing does not guarantee work. No contracts are awarded under this RFQ.

Selection Process Contractor qualifications will be reviewed and assessed to determine if the submitter meets or is capable of meeting the contracting requirements for CET’s Weatherization Assistance Program. If there are areas of deficiency (for example, not all of the required insurances are in place) consideration will be given if the submitter demonstrates how they will meet the requirement (for example, intention to secure the correct policies before any future contract). CET will pursue agreements with qualified contractors until the capacity of our vendor list is sufficiently large to meet the production needs of our programs.

1. Proposals will be evaluated according to the criteria below.

Evaluation Criteria

Licenses and insurance in place

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Required certifications (e.g., BPI, EPA RRP, OSHA, others as applicable)

Compliance with minimum program requirements

Relevant experience in similar programs (WAP/utility/LIHEAP/etc.), Capacity for completion of accurate work within allotted time frames (i.e. number of employees, appropriate equipment/tools, vehicles for transport)

Ability to perform work as proposed in the Scope of Work in Region 2 counties

Business references related to professionalism, quality of work and reliability

Small business and/or minority and/or woman owned business

Method of Award Qualified firms will be listed on the Agency’s QVL for the term stated. Agency may issue RFPs, mini-competitions, or task orders restricted to QVL firms. Inclusion on the QVL does not guarantee work.

Agency may add firms via periodic “rolling RFQ” refreshes or remove firms for cause (e.g., performance, compliance issues).

CET, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right not to contract with any respondent.

Terms & Conditions Invoice Submission

The contractor shall submit one (1) invoice for all services rendered per location (individual home).

Invoices will be submitted electronically to CTWAPcontractors@cetonline.org in PDF format and include detailed documentation of the completed services.

Labor and materials of each remediation measure shall be listed separately on invoices. Any costs incurred by the contractor to secure permits, licenses or fees required for the performance of the contract will not be reimbursed.

CET is a non-profit organization therefore invoices should exclude state or federal taxes.

Approval Process

Invoices will be reviewed and approved for payment upon verification that all agreed upon work has been completed, including the delivery and installation of materials or equipment at the specified location, and has been inspected and accepted by CET in accordance with contract terms.

Payment Timing

The contractor can expect to receive payment within 30 days of passing CET inspection, or 30 days after passing 3rd party inspection, acceptance of work performed, and receipt of accurate documentation.

Warranties

All materials and workmanship provided under this program shall be protected by a warranty for a minimum period of (1) year from the date of final acceptance, unless a longer warranty is required by DOE standards or a longer warranty is provided by the manufacturer, in which case the longest warranty period shall apply. During the warranty period, the contractor shall repair defective workmanship and repair or replace defective materials at no cost to CET or homeowner (including labor mailto:CTWAPcontractors@cetonline.org

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The contractor shall repair all surfaces and work damaged by the contractor resulting from work under this agreement at no additional cost to CET or the homeowner. Repair of existing work shall mean the item is to be placed in equal or new condition either by patching or replacing.

The contractor shall permit CET, DEEP and DOE, or any of their authorized representatives, to examine and inspect the work.

Equal Opportunity

CET shall not enter into any contract for purchasing with any person, agency, or organization if it has knowledge that such person, agency, or organization discriminates against any applicant, employee, or service recipient on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability; or any person, agency, or organization who fails to comply with all federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

As required by Sec. 46a-68j-23 of the Connecticut Regulations of State Agencies, CET must make a good faith effort, based upon the availability of minority business enterprises in the labor market area, to award a reasonable proportion of all subcontracts to such enterprises. When minority business enterprises are selected, CET shall provide DEEP with a copy of the Affidavit for Certification of Subcontractors as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) along with a copy of the purchase order or contract engaging the contractor.

Record Keeping CET, DEEP, DOE, the Connecticut Department of Social Services, and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have access to all books, documents, papers, and records which are directly pertinent to this work for the purpose of making an audit, examination, excerpts, and/or transcriptions. The contractor will be required to retain all records for a period of three (3) years from the final payment or until all audits, litigation or other actions are resolved, whichever is later.

Procurement of Materials and Supplies

This contract is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (“the Act”), Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-

52. As such, Contractor Parties shall comply with all requirements of the Act in the performance of this Contract, and in providing all goods or services in connection with the project.

The contractor is required to purchase products incorporating recycled materials whenever technically and economically feasible. Bidders are encouraged to bid products with recycled content which meet specifications.

If any item(s) on an order(s) resulting from this award is a hazardous chemical, as defined under 29 CFR 1910.1200, https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1200 provide one (1) copy of a Material Safety Data Sheet for each item with the shipped container(s) and one (1) copy with the invoice(s).

Material Specifications

All materials and services provided through the contract must meet or exceed DOE standards prescribed in 10 CFR Part 440, Appendix A and must be delivered according to program rules. If there is a conflict between materials specifications identified in this RFP and 10 CFR Part 440 Appendix A, DOE standards shall prevail. Please also refer to the CT WAP Subgrantee Documentation Page and DOE NREL Standard Weatherization Specification at the following links:

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1200

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• https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Subgrantee-Documents-for-Connecticut- Weatherization-Assistance-Program

• https://sws.nrel.gov/

Working Conditions

No laborer shall be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions, which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to their health and safety as determined under construction, safety and health standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor. This is as set forth in the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standard Act (40 USC 327-330) and supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5).

Vendors shall be responsible for keeping the premises broom clean and orderly as a requirement during the course of the workday. Removal and proper disposal of scrap waste, packing materials and/or replaced parts, and/or any other materials used as part of the job scope are required.

CET requires contractors to follow CT Department of Public Health (DPH) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for all environmental hazards. Contractors must follow EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule). Also, work on HUD funded properties must follow the “Lead Safe Housing Rule” (CFR 24 Part 35) regulations as well as other local ordinances.

All contractors conducting work under contracts resulting from this proposal shall be trained and certified for OSHA 10 and EPA RRP Lead Safe EPA certified (RRP) Renovations, Repairs and Painting practices.

Technical Performance Requirements

To comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of local, state and federal governments, no costs related to obtaining required permits and licenses will be charged to the project except permit and license fees specific to additional work measures at the site.

Contractors shall furnish all supervision, technical, personnel, labor, machinery, tools, equipment, services and materials; and perform all required work as may be specified by work order(s) as provided herein. Materials supplied by the Contractor to be used in the work contemplated herein shall meet or exceed the following specifications.

• Appendix A of 10 CFR Part 440, the State of Connecticut US DOE Weatherization State Plan for Low Income Persons: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-II/subchapter-D/part-440

• The Field Implementation Manual requirements from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s State Plan, Field Guide and Operations Manual found at DEEP’s website for Subgrantee Documents for Connecticut Weatherization Program:

https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Subgrantee-Documents-for-Connecticut- Weatherization-Assistance-Program

• Weatherization Field Guide and NREL SWS Guide: https://sws.nrel.gov/

• All guidelines related to Weatherization Readiness Funds (WRF) in accordance with the WRF Plan available in the PY22 CT WAP State Plan and on the CT WAP Website, and the Weatherization Program Notice 22-6: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/wpn-22-6.pdf, Weatherization Program Notice 24-7: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-06/wpn- 22-7-table-of-issues_0622.pdf, Weatherization Program Notice 24-9:

https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/wap-wpn-24-9-revised_041425.pdf https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Subgrantee-Documents-for-Connecticut-Weatherization-Assistance-Program https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Subgrantee-Documents-for-Connecticut-Weatherization-Assistance-Program https://sws.nrel.gov/ https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-II/subchapter-D/part-440 https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Subgrantee-Documents-for-Connecticut-Weatherization-Assistance-Program https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Energy/Weatherization/Subgrantee-Documents-for-Connecticut-Weatherization-Assistance-Program https://sws.nrel.gov/ https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/wpn-22-6.pdf https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-06/wpn-22-7-table-of-issues_0622.pdf https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-06/wpn-22-7-table-of-issues_0622.pdf https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/wap-wpn-24-9-revised_041425.pdf

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Attachment A: Statement of Qualifications This statement of qualification is to be submitted by the contractor. All questions must be answered and the data provided must be clear and comprehensive. The contractor may submit any additional information as desired. It is understood that the contractor shall furnish any information requested by CET to verify the information provided. Any evidence of misstatement shall be deemed unresponsive and, if a contract has been awarded, considered grounds for immediate termination.

Name of Contractor:

Permanent Business Address:

Mailing Address (if different):

Is your business a certified diverse business in the State where your business is registered?

__ No __ Yes; If yes, please provide a current copy of your certificate

Are you a registered Small Disadvantaged Business with the U.S. Small Business Administration?

__ No __ Yes

Are you a HUBZone-certified business? __ No __ Yes

If your business is NOT a certified or registered diverse or disadvantaged business, does your business fall under any of these categories?

___ BIPOC-Owned Business (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color)

___ Women-Owned Business

___ Veteran-Owned Business

___ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business

___ Disability-Owned Business

___ Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender-Owned Business

___ Portuguese-Owned Business

Do you provide services in any languages other than English? If yes, please list

Number of Employees

Where is the current company incorporated?

Former Firm name (if any)

Number of years’ experience doing this work

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Address and purpose of any business locations in the Region 2 Service Area (attach additional sheet if necessary)

General character of work performed by company

Remediation Services Offered

___ Roof repair/replacement

___ Exterior wall repair

___ Interior repair (floor, ceiling, wall, etc.)

___ Foundation or subspace repair

___ Exterior drainage repairs (e.g., landscaping or gutters)

___ Plumbing repair

___ Electrical repair

___ Clean-up or remediation beyond typical scope of WAP

___ Lead paint ___ Asbestos (confirmed or suspected, including vermiculite) ___ Mold and/or moisture ___ Other – please specify:

Have you ever failed to complete any contract awarded to you?

__ No __ Yes: If yes, please explain where and why?

The undersigned hereby attests to the accuracy of the answers provided and requests and authorizes any persons, firm or corporation to furnish any information requested by CET to verify the recitals comprising this Statement of Qualifications, or references provided, or other proposal materials.

Dated at _________________________________ on this ____ day of____________ , 2026 by

Name: _____________________________________ Title: ___________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

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Attachment B: Customer Reference Form

Contractor Name:

Reference #1

Name of Company:

Contact Name:

Address:

City/Town: ___________________________State ___________Zip Code ____________

Phone Number: Email:

Description of work/project/products completed for or sold to this customer:

Reference #2

Name of Company:

Contact Name:

Address:

City/Town: ___________________________State ___________Zip Code ____________

Phone Number: Email:

Description of work/project/products completed for or sold to this customer:

Reference #3

Name of Company:

Contact Name:

Address:

City/Town: ___________________________State ___________Zip Code ____________

Phone Number: Email:

Description of work/project/products completed for or sold to this customer:

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Attachment C: Standard Contractor Evaluation Form (For Review Only)

Project Address: _________________________________ City____________________ Date_____/_____/______

Project Owner: __________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:

This Evaluation Form is for evaluating the performance of contractors on properties receiving weatherization services and is to be completed and signed by an individual responsible for the oversight of the project.

PREPARE: After completion of weatherization services CET may complete this form as an evaluation of the contractor’s performance. A project is “complete” upon “File Closure for Payment”.

SIGN & SUBMIT A COPY: The completed Evaluation must be signed by the CET representative responsible for oversight of the project. No person shall be liable for any injury or loss to a contractor as a result of the completion of a contractor evaluation.

NOTE: CET offers contractors in dispute any information contained in an evaluation an opportunity to do so by submitting a written response to CET’s Program Manager within 30 days of receipt of a copy of the evaluation. Evaluators finding it necessary for good cause to revise an evaluation may do so provided they include a written explanation for the revision acceptable to CET’s Program Manager. The evaluator cannot negotiate the contents of an evaluation. Evaluations and written contractor responses are recorded in a contractor’s certification file.

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

Please rate this contractor’s performance in each of the following categories by indicating whether performance was “unacceptable = 0,” “poor = 1,” “satisfactory = 2,” “very good = 3” or “excellent = 4,” and enter the applicable point score for each category in the right-hand margin.

After completing the final question in this section, please total the points in order to calculate an overall Project Rating. PLEASE NOTE THAT A TOTAL PROJECT RATING SCORE OF AT LEAST 10 IS REQUIRED TO “PASS“ and that a record of two or more Project Ratings below 80 may constitute cause for denial of certification or for decertification of a contractor.

Written comments to explain the ratings you assign in any category are extremely helpful, and if you rate performance below “satisfactory” in any category, a detailed written explanation (with examples) must be provided. If additional space is necessary for comments, please feel free to attach additional sheets.

GENERAL INFORMATION Type of Evaluation: -In-Progress; -Final. For a - General Contractor

REFERENCE: Contractor: _______________________________________ Tel#:___________________ID No.______ (if known)

Scope of Work: Attach a Copy of the NEAT Work Order (WO)

Work Order Date: ____/____/____ End Date: ____/____/______ File Closure Date: ____/____/______

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

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Are you aware of any legal or administrative proceedings, invoked bonds, and assessed damages, demands for direct payment, payment bond claims, contract failures, contract terminations, or penalties involving this contractor on this contract? What is the status of any pending litigation? What was the final outcome of any completed litigation? What are the dollar amounts of assessed damages or penalties?

1. Quality of Workmanship & On-Site Supervisory Personnel:

➢ Rate the quality of this contractor’s workmanship. Were there quality-related or workmanship problems? Was the contractor responsive to “Go-Back” work required? Did the crew leader have the knowledge, management, & experience to run a project of this size and scope? If not, provide specific examples.

Comments: Score: _________

2. Project Management, Scheduling & Subcontractor Management:

➢ Rate this contractor’s performance with regard to adhering to contract schedules. Did this contractor or his subcontractor(s) meet the contract schedule or revisions by approved change orders? If not, was the delay attributable to this contractor? If so, provide specific examples.

Comments: Score: _________

3. Safety and Housekeeping Procedures:

➢ Rate this contractor’s safety and housekeeping procedures on this project. Were there any OSHA, RRP violations or serious safety accidents? If so, provide specific examples.

Comments: Score: _________

4. Working Relationships:

➢ Rate this contractor’s working relationships with other parties (i.e. occupants, subcontractors, etc.) Did this contractor relate to other parties in a professional manner? If not, give specific examples.

Comments:

5. Paperwork Processing & Change Orders:

➢ Rate this contractor’s performance in completing and submitting required project paperwork (i.e. invoice & required forms per agreement, etc.) Did the contractor submit the required paperwork promptly and in proper form? Were Change Orders reasonable. If not, provide specific examples.

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Comments:

NOTE: A TOTAL POINTS SCORE OF LESS THAN 80 IS A FAILING SCORE.

Total Points:

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge:

Signature of: Date

Contractor Signature Date

CET Signature Date

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Attachment D: Contractor Service Agreement (For Review Only)

Below is CET’s standard agreement and it is provided for information only. As part of contracting, CET will incorporate the requirements and specifications of this RFQ, appropriate flow-down provisions and payment terms, and in accordance with the contractor’s accepted proposal.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor’s Agreement (“Agreement”) is dated ________ between the Center for EcoTechnology, Inc. (CET), located at PO Box 275 Dalton, MA 01227, and __________________ located at , herein referred to as Contractor.

1) Purpose: Contractor understands that CET requires certain services and deliverables from the Contractor related to __________________________ and CET agrees to retain the services of the Contractor to perform specific “Services,” as described below, and the Contractor agrees to furnish CET said services for the Term and under the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2) Scope of Services: Contractor will provide support on an ad-hoc basis as tasks are assigned.

Contractor will provide project advice based on hourly rates.

3) Independent Contractor: It is expressly understood that Contractor is an independent contractor and is not an employee of CET. Contractor shall not assign, transfer, or subcontract this Agreement or any of its obligations hereunder without CET’s prior written permission. Contractor warrants that it possesses the skills and requirements to carry out the Services described herein. (NOTE: If Contractor must acknowledge that they have specific skills, add an Attachment B “Skills and Requirements.”)

4) Term: The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date signed by CET and shall continue until _________ or a subsequent date agreed upon by both parties. All terms and conditions hereof shall remain in effect unless the parties shall otherwise agree. This Agreement may be extended or amended upon mutual written agreement.

5) Contractor Insurance: Before commencing any work, Contractor shall provide CET with an original Certificate of Insurance, listing CET and their respective officers, agents, and employees as additional insured for ongoing and completed operations.

6) Contractor’s Compensation:

a) During the term of this Agreement CET agrees to compensate Contractor work at a rate of $_______ per hour subject to limitations as outlined in the attached Scope.

b) Out-of-pocket expenses, if allowed, require pre-approval through a CET manager.

c) Contractor shall bill CET hourly. Invoices shall be emailed to CET to the person we designate, for approval and forwarding to the CET’s Accounting Manager. Each invoice submitted by the Contractor will identify Services provided, including the date(s) and times of said services. CET shall pay approved invoices within 30 business days of CET receiving payment.

7) Confidentiality: Contractor understands that any and all information and services conducted or encountered under this contract shall be considered proprietary and confidential and shall not be used by Contractor for any other purpose or shared with other parties.

8) Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. In addition, either party may terminate this Agreement upon 5 days written notice to the other, in the

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9) Indemnification: To the extent permitted by law, the Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold CET and the State of Connecticut harmless against all claims, liabilities, losses, fines, penalties, taxes, or damages incurred by the other to the extent arising out of the Contractors negligent actions or inactions in relation to the work covered by this contract, including any third party or employee claims.

Each party shall promptly notify the other of the receipt of any claim filed with regard to the work completed hereunder.

10) Non-Exclusivity: During the term of this Agreement, CET may engage the services of any other individual or company to provide similar or identical services.

11) Conflict of Interest: In the event that Contractor’s related work might be in competition or in conflict of interest with work conducted by CET, Contractor will notify CET promptly of this situation and work with CET to ensure that confidentiality and/or objectivity is maintained for all parties. Such options could include amending Contractor’s Scope of Services.

12) Non-Assignability: Contractor shall not assign, transfer, or subcontract this Agreement or any of its obligations hereunder without CET’s express, prior written permission.

13) Severability: In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid, void, or unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected, impaired, or invalidated, and each such term and provision, of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. This Agreement shall be governed by the construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.

14) Integration: This Agreement and any documents incorporated herein constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous representations, proposals, discussions, and communications, whether oral, or in writing.

15) Modification: This Agreement may be modified only in writing and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms when signed by each of the parties, hereto.

16) Headings: The titles of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting the provisions of this Agreement.

17) Governing Law: Contractor and CET agree that the validity and construction of the Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, except where preempted by federal law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Agreement, or caused it to be signed by their duly authorized representative, as of the day and year first mentioned.

SIGNED on behalf of CET by:

Ashley Muspratt, President Date

SIGNED on behalf of the Contractor by:

Date

Printed name and title of Contractor: _______________________________________________

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Attachment E: Debarment Certification Form

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions

The prospective lower-tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any State or Federal department or agency.

Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Organization Name

Name & Title of Authorized Representative (Print)

Authorized Signature Date

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Attachment F: Region 2 Towns to be Served

Fairfield County

Bethel Bridgeport Brookfield Danbury Darien Easton Fairfield Greenwich

Monroe New Canaan New Fairfield Newtown Norwalk Redding Ridgefield Shelton

Sherman Stamford Stratford Trumbull Weston Westport Wilton

New Haven Ansonia Beacon Falls Bethany Branford Cheshire Derby East Haven Guilford Hamden

Madison Meriden Middleburt Milford Naugatuck New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange

Oxford Prospect Seymour Southbury Wallingford Waterbury West Haven Wolcott Woodbridge

Legend:

Region 1 – Blue

Region 2 - Red