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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #2024-RFP-053 issued by the City of New Haven, Connecticut for an elevator modernization project at New Haven City Hall located at 165 Church Street. The project involves a design-build modernization of two elevators, with the contractor required to be fully licensed to design, install, renovate, and maintain elevator systems. The scope of work includes elevator modernization design, regulatory permitting and inspection, mechanical controls replacement, motor replacement, cab frame, lighting, and door improvements, alarms, fire systems and communication upgrades, and electrical service supply. The solicitation was released on June 23, 2024, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, and a response deadline of July 23, 2024, at 11:00 am. One elevator must be maintained in operation while the other is being upgraded.

The evaluation criteria will be based on two main factors: the proposers' estimated budget (60% of total score) and the proposers' design, means and methods, and experience (40% of total score). Proposers are required to submit a technical proposal, cost proposal, city forms signature sheet, disclosure and certification affidavit, current workforce certificate, and other supporting documentation. The City reserves the right to conduct discussions with proposers and negotiate price changes. The award will be made to the most advantageous proposal based on the evaluation criteria, with the City potentially awarding one or more contracts. Funding for the project is contingent on the availability of appropriate funds, and the City has implemented a "No Purchase Order, No Payment Policy" to ensure cost control and proper authorization of expenditures.

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City of New Haven, CT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

2024-RFP-053

ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION

RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2024

RESPONSE DEADLINE: July 23, 2024, 11:00 am

Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.

Request For Proposal #2024-RFP-053

Title: Elevator Modernization

Table Of Contents

1. Project Summary

1.1. Summary

1.2. Timeline

1.3. Procurement Contact

2. Instructions to Respondents

2.1. Internet Access

2.2. Solicitation Downloads

2.3. Inquiries for Clarification

2.4. Addendum to Bid Documents

2.5. Contract Term

2.6. Insurance Requirements

2.7. Certification and Licenses

2.8. Unit Prices, Solicitation Quantities and Tax-Exempt Status

2.9. Wages and Salaries

2.10. Equal Employment Opportunity

2.11. Construction Related Permits

2.12. Alternate Responses

2.13. Pricing Sheet

2.14. Solicitation Process and Submission

2.15. Solicitation Protest

2.16. Award of Contract

2.17. Execution of Contract

2.18. Notice to Proceed

2.19. No Purchase Order – No Payment Policy

2.20. Electronic Invoice Policy

2.21. Payment Policy

3. Project Details

3.1. Proposal Specifications

3.2. Evaluation Criterias

3.3. Response Submittals

3.4. Attachments

Attachments:

A - 04_ARPA Contractor Agreement (OVER $100,000) (MPB) (TEMPLATE 5-11-23)

B - CA35

C - Elevator RFP

D - CityHall_ElevatorModernization_BuildingSchedule

1. Project Summary

1.1. Summary

Contract Name: Elevator Modernization

Solicitation #: 2024-RFP-053

Department: Engineering

The City of New Haven is seeking a qualified contractor for a design- build modernization of (2) elevators in

New Haven City Hall located at 165 Church St

1.2. Timeline

Solicitation/Advertise Date: June 23, 2024

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Mandatory): July 2, 2024, 11:00am

165 Church St, New Haven, CT. City Hall lobby

Question & Clarification Deadline: July 8, 2024, 5:00pm

Solicitation Due Date: July 23, 2024, 11:00am

1.3. Procurement Contact

Shawn Garris

Procurement Analyst

200 Orange Street

New Haven, CT 06510

2. Instructions to Respondents

2.1. Internet Access

A. The City cannot guarantee that equipment involved in Solicitation Submission and/or solicitation technology will be available to provide information or receive transmittals. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have current information and that your Submission is received at the designated location complete and on time. The City is not responsible for the confidentiality of information transmitted over the Internet.

B. Downloading solicitations of any type does not obligate the City to send you future notifications of solicitations or addendum updates.

C. It is the Respondent's responsibility to review your status on our website and update your contact information accordingly.

D. The City does not recommend waiting till the last day to start and/or submit your response.

2.2. Solicitation Downloads

A. Every part of this document may be downloaded from the website at no cost to you. If you require a third party to print the specifications and/or drawings, that cost will be borne by you.

B. Drawing File Format: PDF

C. Click on the "Downloads" to download the drawings.

D. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat and you wish to view the files in PDF format, Download the application here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

E. Drawings - The following three local firms are examples of companies that can reproduce drawings and/or any portion of the documents. These suggestions are not to be considered endorsements in any way. Any other firm with the AutoCAD, DWG, DXF, DWF & CSF Viewers will also be able to reproduce the drawing files.

2.3. Inquiries for Clarification

A. The City will not respond to a Respondent's request(s) for oral interpretation and/or clarification of the

Solicitation Specifications for any reason.

B. The City will respond to a Respondent’s written request(s) for interpretation and/or clarification of the

Solicitation Specifications.

1. Any written Inquiry for Clarification must be received seven (7) or more business days prior to the

Closing Date. Any request received by the City after this deadline will not be given consideration.

2. Every request for such an interpretation shall be made in writing via City’s e-Procurement Portal's

Question & Answer feature.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newhavenct/projects/93162 https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newhavenct/projects/93162

3. Please do not send questions or requests for clarification in a PDF format.

4. Every interpretation made to a Respondent will be in the form of an Addendum or Question &

Answer to the Solicitation Documents.

2.4. Addendum to Bid Documents

A. All Addenda to the Solicitation Documents shall become part of the Solicitation. Respondents are required to check the Website for Addendum. Each Respondent shall be bound by such Addenda whether or not received/viewed by the Respondent.

B. Questions are submitted through your account and the selected solicitation Web Address:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newhavenct/projects/93162, through the “Question &

Answer” section to submit your question(s).

C. We will endeavor to post Addendums regarding Inquires for Clarification, not less than five (5) calendar days prior to the Bid Closing Date and Time.

D. Addendums regarding extension of time will be posted on the City website, any time prior to the

Solicitation Closing Date and Time.

2.5. Contract Term

The term of the contract because of this solicitation shall be as stated in the Specifications. If there are any options to renew, all renewals will be at the sole discretion of the City and pursuant to the same terms and conditions.

2.6. Insurance Requirements

The City requires all contractual work to be insured as identified in the following sections.

The term “Contractor” and/or “subcontractor” as used in this section, shall mean, and include Contractors and subcontractors of every tier.

Each Solicitation, Agreement and/or Award will include a specific Risk Template which will detail all the insurance requirements for the project.

Any policies maintained by the contractor and its owned and/or rented equipment and materials shall contain a provision requiring insurance companies to waive their rights of subrogation against the City of New Haven

(Owner) and all other Indemnities named in the contract.

Certificates of Insurance

The successful bidder shall provide certificates of insurance showing coverage by an insurance carrier authorized by the State of Connecticut to write insurance in the State. The certificates shall show the City as an additional name insured. Said certificate should contain the following endorsements.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE MUST INCLUDE:

A. The City of New Haven shall be named as an additional insured with subrogation.

B. Endorsement shall include the work description, Contract/Project name and location.

C. An endorsement that the insurance company will give at least thirty (30) days written notice to the City prior to any modification or cancellation of any such insurance coverage.

POLICY REVIEW AND APPROVAL

At the discretion of the City, the Contractor may be asked to submit to the City copies of insurance policies for review and approval. The City may, in writing, notify the Contractor of any disapproval of any such policies, and satisfactory policies shall be provided in place of those disapproved.

The Contractor shall submit an insurance certificate in addition to a copy of each policy. The Contractor shall require its subcontractors to obtain policies of similar insurance before each commences work. All such insurance shall be carried with financially responsible insurance companies, licensed in the State and approved by the City and shall be kept in force until the Contractor’s work is accepted by the City, which expire before the Contractor’s work is accepted by the City shall be renewed and submitted to the City for its approval.

A. Insurance will be required for the entire term of the contract. COI are to be emailed to your project contact(see award notice) and NHpurchasingCOI@newhavenct.gov.

B. Renewal Certificates of insurance should email to your project contact.

Contractor/Vendor shall agree to always maintain in force during the contract the following minimum coverage and shall name the City of New Haven as an Additional Insured (1) on a primary and non-contributory basis to all policies except Workers Compensation and Professional Liability. All policies, except Professional Liability, should also include a Waiver of Subrogation. (1). Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved in the State of Connecticut and with a minimum AM Best’s rating of “A-“VIII.

2.6.1. General Liability

Minimum Limits (dollar amount indicates required minimum)

Additional Insured (Y indicates required)

Waiver of Subrogation (Y indicatesrequired)

Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Y Y

Combined

Aggregate

$2,000,000 Y Y

Products/Completed Operations

Aggregate

$2,000,000 Y Y mailto:NHpurchasingCOI@newhavenct.gov

2.6.2. Workers’ Compensation & Employers’ Liability (EL) - Statutory Limits

Minimum Limits (dollar amount indicates required minimum)

Additional Insured (Y indicates required)

Waiver of Subrogation (Y indicatesrequired)

Workers'

Compensation

Statutory Limits

EL EACH $500,000 --- Y

EL DISEASE $500,000 --- Y

EL POLICY $500,000 --- Y

2.6.3. Auto Liability (includes all owned, hired & non-owned autos)

(dollar amount indicates required minimum)

Additional Insured (Y indicates required)

Waiver of Subrogation (Y indicatesrequired)

Combined Single

Limit Each accident including endorsements

$1,000,000 Y Y

2.6.4. Excess/Umbrella Liability

(dollar amount indicates required minimum)

Additional Insured (Y indicates required)

Waiver of Subrogation (Y indicatesrequired)

Each Occurrence --$1,000,000 Y Y

Combined Aggregate --$1,000,000 Y Y

2.6.5. Professional Liability

(dollar amount indicates required minimum)

Additional Insured (Y indicates required)

Waiver of Subrogation (Y indicatesrequired)

--$1,000,000 -- --

2.6.6. Additional Information

If any policy is written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually renewed for a minimum of two 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 period for claims for the policy in effect during the contract for two) years from the completion date.

Original, completed Certificates of Insurance must be presented to the City of New Haven via Certificial prior to contract issuance. Contractor/Vendor agrees to provide replacement/renewal certificates at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the policies. Should any of the polices be cancelled, limits reduced, or coverage altered, 30 days written notice must be given to the City.

2.6.7. Notes

• Additional Insured & Waiver of Subrogation boxes must be checked off on the COI.

• If contractor/vendor will be providing a service in proximity or serving youth under the age of 21, Abuse and Molestation coverage must be included.

• City of New Haven is the Certificate holder and the additional insured.

City of New Haven 200 Orange Street Rm 301 New Haven, CT 06510

2.7. Certification and Licenses

If the service(s) that you are providing is a service for which a certification, license or other form of qualification is required, please provide documentation with your statement of qualifications.

2.8. Unit Prices, Solicitation Quantities and Tax-Exempt Status

A. The Unit Prices for each of the Solicitation items include its pro rata share of overhead so that the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each item by the unit price represents the total Bid. Special attention is called to this section because in the event it is necessary to revise the quantities, increase or decrease thereof may be made without limit and adjustment and compensation shall be made on the basis of the Unit Prices for such items.

B. Unit Prices should not include federal excise or state sales taxes. State Sales Tax is exempt under

Connecticut General State Statute Sec. 12-412. The City is also exempt from transportation taxes when goods are consigned to the City. Tax Exemption certificates will be furnished by the Supervisory

Auditor - Accounts Payable upon satisfactory proof of delivery to the City.

C. It is understood an agreed that the Unit Prices shall control the Contract award.

D. The quantities noted in this Solicitation are approximate (estimated only for use in comparing Bids); and that the sums obtained by multiplying the Unit Prices by the estimated quantities, and also the Total of these sums, are inserted for the purpose of checking this Solicitation and for the convenience of the

Respondent. The Unit Prices paid are for the actual ordered quantities only.

E. Shipments should be consigned to the City in care of the Contractor.

F. Unbalanced high or low Bid Unit Prices will be reviewed and may be grounds for rejection.

G. Pricing and Supply of Good and Services submitted by vendor as a result of this solicitation must be maintain for at least twelve (12) months from the date of bid submission, unless an increase in length is noted in the specification section of this solicitation.

2.9. Wages and Salaries

Prevailing Wage State Rates would be applicable for this solicitation. See attachments.

A. Salary rates and the classification of employees shall be as specified in the Solicitation Documents.

B. The rate of pay set forth in the Solicitation Documents is the minimum that shall be paid during the life of the Contract. Bidders must inform themselves about local labor conditions (e.g. the length of work day and the work week, overtime compensation, health and welfare contributions, labor supply and prospective changes and adjustments of rates).

Wages. Salary rates and the classification of employees shall be as specified in the Solicitation Documents and Contract Documents. The rates of pay set forth in the Solicitation Documents are the minimum that shall be paid during the life of the Contract. Bidders must inform themselves about local labor conditions

(e.g. the length of workday and the work week, overtime compensation, health and welfare contributions, labor supply and prospective changes and adjustments of rates).

2.10. Equal Employment Opportunity

A. A pre-award conference concerning equal employment opportunity compliance by the Awardee will be scheduled the week prior to the City’s authorizing the award. The contractor will receive forms and other documentation that must be completed and returned to the City prior to the date of the pre-award conference. The Contractor's Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity compliance report will represent the major focus of discussion at the pre-award conference. The contractor is responsible for satisfying the affirmative action/equal opportunity provisions as set forth in or referred to in these Solicitation

Documents.

B. Any proposed subcontract under this Contract must submit a certification regarding Equal Employment

Opportunity, similar to that submitted by the Respondent. Approval of the subcontractor award cannot be given by the owner unless and until the proposed subcontractor has submitted the certification and/or other evidence that it has fully complied with any reporting requirements to which it is or was subject.

C. Although the Respondent is not required to attach such certification by proposed subcontractors to its

Response, the Respondent is herein advised of this requirement so that appropriate action can be taken to prevent subsequent delay in subcontract awards.

D. The Equal Employment Opportunity ordinance can be found in Section 12 ½ of the City of New

Haven’s Code. Please review for further details

2.11. Construction Related Permits

The contractor is responsible for all fees associated with Permits.

2.12. Alternate Responses

No alternate responses will be considered unless alternate responses are specifically requested by the City.

2.13. Pricing Sheet

A. Please provide your pricing matrix via Response Submittals. The City of New Haven must be readily able to discern your pricing Qualifications at a quick glance.

B. A brand name, model number or other designation that identifies the product of a manufacturer may be indicated. Other brands will be considered, provided they meet the quality standards of the brands listed within. Product literature, i.e. (M.S.D.S.) must accompany any substituted product with your submission.

2.14. Solicitation Process and Submission

2.14.1. Solicitation Process

A. Early Submittal of Digital Responses - Responses received prior to the advertised hour of closing are kept sealed on the City's e-Procurement Portal.

B. Solicitation Closing - At the time fixed for the submission deadline of responses, the City will open the

Digital Response received by the submission deadline utilizing the City's e-Procurement Portal. Pricing information will be available publicly and can be accessed at:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newhavenct/projects/93162 in the "Results" tab. Respondents and other interested parties can visit the City's e-Procurement Portal for the list of respondents and their respective pricing information. To receive notifications regarding the pricing results, interested parties must click on "Follow" on the Public Solicitation Portal.

C. Late Submittals – with the advent of complete digital bidding, no submission will be accepted after the closing date and time.

D. Withdrawal of Responses - Responses may be withdrawn by you prior to the submission deadline of responses by you retracting your digital response submission.

E. Response Rejections - The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses which do not meet the requirements. Some reasons for rejection include, but are not limited to: altered or qualified contractual terms, non-conforming Response, incomplete or erroneous paperwork, and/or not habitually performing with the Respondent's own forces.

F. Solicitation Rejection Notification - Should the City reject a response for any reason, the Submitter shall be notified. In case of such rejection, the City will return the Bid Bonds to the Respondent(s). No other part of a Respondent's Submission will be returned.

2.14.2. Solicitation Submission

A. Electronic/digital Submissions - Follow instruction on the portal for bid submission – all required forms are indicated as such.

B. Each solicitation response must be submitted in the prescribed format. All blank spaces must be filled in as noted. Responses must give the prices in numerical figures. No changes shall be made to the City’s documents for any reason.

C. The Respondent shall sign their Response in the blank space provided for this purpose. If the solicitation response is made by a partnership or corporation, the name and address of the partnership or corporation shall be indicated and the Response Submission must be acknowledged by a corporate officer as applicable. Any partner of corporate stockholder owning 25% or more of the business shall also be disclosed.

D. The City may consider any Submission not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof, and may, at its option, waive any informalities.

E. No Respondent may withdraw a submission within one hundred twenty (120) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

2.15. Solicitation Protest

A. Any Solicitation protest must be submitted in writing. Respondents may file a written protest of the

Solicitation results with the City's Purchasing Agent, within 48 hours of the posting of the Solicitation results on the City Website.

B. A protest must be submitted via email, purchasing@newhavenct.gov, or Fax, 203-946-8206.

C. The City will acknowledge receipt of written protest. If the Purchasing Agent or representative has not acknowledged receipt of the protest by the close of business on the following day, please contact the

Bureau of Purchases at 203-946-8201 or by Fax at 203-946-8206.

2.16. Award of Contract

mailto:purchasing@newhavenct.gov

A. The City will endeavor to award a contract for this Solicitation within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the date of the Solicitation opening. All Respondents acknowledge their Response submittal will be valid for the duration of the one hundred and twenty (120) days timeframe.

B. The City reserves the right to separately Solicitation or secure pricing from additional contractors that may relate to the goods and/or services in the instant Solicitation, whether or not such goods and/or services are additional to the quantities stated in the instant Solicitation.

C. The City of New Haven reserves the right to award one or more contracts as a result of this solicitation.

D. The City will not award to any contractor who is ineligible under any of applicable regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor and United States Department of Labor.

E. The City will not award to any contractor who is not qualified under applicable State and local laws and regulations.

F. Without limiting the generalities of the foregoing, a contractor will be deemed ineligible if they are not current with any taxes or other outstanding obligations to the City of New Haven.

G. Should a Contract be awarded, it will be awarded by the City to the lowest responsible qualified

Respondent based on the lowest Base Bid.

H. Availability of funds – The awarding of all contracts is contingent upon the availability of appropriate funds. If funding is not available at the time of award and/or execution of the contract the City reserves the right to cancel the Solicitation.

I. All Bid Bonds will be returned to all Respondents upon the execution of the contract documents to the awarded Respondent.

J. Certificate of Insurance must be email to project manager (see award notice) and to

NHpurchasingCOI@newhavenct.gov

2.17. Execution of Contract

A. In executing the Agreement, the Awardee will be required to reaffirm and restate all representations made in its Response Submission.

B. After the notice of award and within ten (10) days after the prescribed forms are presented for signature, the Awardee shall execute and deliver to the City the Agreement in the form included in the Contract

Documents, in such number of copies as the City shall require.

C. The failure of the Awardee to execute such Agreement, pay any taxes due, to supply the required bonds or submit the Certificate of Insurance, all within ten (10) days after the prescribed forms are presented for signature, or within such extended period as the City grants based upon reasons determined sufficient by the City, shall constitute a default and the City reserves the right to any remedies available at law or in equity including pursuit of Bid Bond. The City may either award the Contract to the next lowest responsible Respondent or re-advertise the Solicitation.

mailto:NHpurchasingCOI@newhavenct.gov

D. Performance Labor and Material Bonds - (see Project Summary for applicability)Having satisfied all conditions of award as set forth elsewhere in these documents, the successful Respondent shall, within the period specified in paragraph "A" above, furnish a bond in a penal sum not less than the amount of the Contract as awarded, as security for the faithful performance of the Contract, and a labor and material bond for payment of all persons, firms or corporations to whom the Contractor may become legally indebted for labor, materials, tools, equipment, or services of any nature including utility and transportation services, employed or used by him in performing the work. Such bonds shall be in the same form as those included in the Solicitation Documents and shall bear the same date, or a date after that of the Agreement. These bonds shall be signed and issued by a guaranty or surety company satisfactory to the City, authorized and qualified to do business in the State of Connecticut, and listed in the latest issue of the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, and the penal sum of any such bond shall be within the maximum specified for such company in said Circular 570. The current power of attorney for the person who signs for any surety company shall be attached to such bonds.

E. Commencement of Work – The City will not be responsible for payment of any work performed or materials supplied by the successful respondent before the Contractor receives a fully executed agreement unless an emergency situation has been declared by a City employee duly empowered to do so, and the vendor receives written authorization from this individual to proceed. Note: Responsibility for payment shall be limited to only that work deemed necessary by the City to alleviate the immediate emergency

2.18. Notice to Proceed

Once a contract is executed the City department responsible for requesting the work will issue a Notice to

Proceed.

2.19. No Purchase Order – No Payment Policy

https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/purchasing-division/no-po-no-pay-policy

The City of New Haven has implemented a 'No Purchase Order, No Payment Policy’ effective July 1, 2019 to reduce cost overruns, unauthorized work, while automating the steps for payment of invoices. This means that without an official Purchase Order number and/or enough unencumbered funds available, payment of supplier invoices will be rejected or significantly delayed until the change order or adjustments can be processed and approved.

This policy aims to ensure that:

A. All spend shall be supported by an authorized PO prior to requesting the provision of goods/services.

B. Efficient processes are implemented so that goods are delivered when required.

C. The recipient of the goods shall receipt in Munis as soon as the goods are delivered/services performed

(i.e. not upon receipt of the invoice);

D. Cost control is effective and therefore:

https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/purchasing-division/no-po-no-pay-policy

E. all expenditure incurred by the City of New Haven is valid and appropriately authorized; and

F. minimizing transactional costs associated with payment for goods and services.

2.20. Electronic Invoice Policy

https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/purchasing-division/e-invoicing-policy

2.21. Payment Policy

https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/purchasing-division/payment-policy https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/purchasing-division/e-invoicing-policy https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/purchasing-division/payment-policy

3. Project Details

3.1. Proposal Specifications

3.1.1. Elevator Modernization

SCOPE OF WORK:

As part of the Work, the Contractor shall furnish and assume full responsibility for everything required for the orderly progress and proper execution and completion of the work, whether temporary or permanent and whether incorporated into the work including, but not limited to, drawings, materials, equipment, labor including subcontractor, transportation, construction equipment and machinery, tools, and other facilities and incidentals.

One elevator must be maintained in operation while the other is being upgraded. The Contractor’s team shall be fully licensed with all appropriate agencies to design, install, renovate, and maintain elevators. Contractor shall be responsible for a fully modernized and fully functioning elevator systems, including all required subcontracted word. The following is a list of work items required, but not limited to, for the elevator upgrades:

• Elevator modernization design

• Regulatory permitting and inspection

• Mechanical controls replacement

• Motor replacement

• Cab frame, lighting, and door improvements, as necessary

• Alarms, fire systems and communication upgrades, as necessary

• Electrical service supply, as necessary

Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and codes, including but not limited to City Ordinances regarding workforce and subcontracting.

Documents included in the RFP for your reference:

• Page CA 35 from original plans that include Architectural Section Through Elevator Shaft.

3.1.2. Discussions/Negotiations:

The City of New Haven reserves the right to conduct discussions with proposers, to accept revisions of proposals and to negotiate price changes at the sole discretion of The City.

3.1.3. All proposals should include the following

Transmittal Letter: Including brief introduction to your firm and your interest in this contract;

give main contract name, phone number, and email address.

• Details of Contractor’s team proposed means and methods to perform work.

• Detailed Price Proposal – Include itemized costs (not a single lump sum), including a detailed description of work included in each itemized cost.

• Pricing should reflect typical labor rates for recommended standardized testing and emergency response activities for commercial electrical systems.

• Description of five similar projects in scope and cost undertaken in the last 3 years by the proposer.

3.1.4. Awards

The award shall be made to the responsible proposer(s) whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to The City of New Haven based on the evaluation factors described in the

Request for Proposal

3.2. Evaluation Criterias

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Proposers’ estimated budget

0-100 Points 60 (60% of Total)

2. Proposers design, means and methods, and experience 0-100 Points 40

(40% of Total)

3.3. Response Submittals

1. Technical Proposal (without cost)* *Response required

2. Cost Proposal* *Response required

3. City Forms Signature Sheet* Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• 1A-_Signature_Form_2023r11-...

*Response required

4. DISCLOSURE & CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT*

Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option will be provided for you when responding.

• 2_1421DiscloseEForm_Rev._03...

*Response required

5. Current Workforce Certificate* Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Current_Workforce_Certifica...

*Response required 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6. PPP - Priority Payment Program Application* Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Priority_Payment_Program.pdf

*Response required

7. Would you be submitting the Bid Bond via Surety 2000?* Select "No" if you are submitting a Bid Bond utilizing City Bonding Document.

Note: Labor, Material and Performance Bond valued a 100% of the contract amount will be required of awarded vendor.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

7.1. Surety 2000 Bid Bond*

Please enter your Bid Bond information from Surety2000 below.

Note: Labor, Material and Performance Bond valued a 100% of the contract amount will be required of awarded vendor.

*Response required

When equals "No"

7.2. Bid Bond*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• 7-Bonds_Packet2019.pdf

*Response required

8. Statement of Qualifications for City Statement of Qualifications:

Each solicitation response shall include a Statement of Qualifications in the format provided in this

Solicitation upon stationary of the responding entity.

All questions must be answered, and the data given must be clear and comprehensive.The respondent may submit any additional information he/she desires.

8.1. Permanent Main Office Address*

*Response required

8.2. When Organized*

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8.3. Legal form of ownership. If a corporation, where incorporated.*

*Response required

8.4. How many years have you been engaged in services, under your present name?*

*Response required

8.5. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, where and why?*

*Response required

8.6. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so, where, and why?*

*Response required

8.7. Describe any pending litigation or other factors, which could affect your organization's ability to perform this agreement.*

*Response required

8.8. Names, titles, reporting relationships, and background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including the officers. Indicate which individuals are authorized to bind the organization in negotiations with the City of New Haven.*

*Response required

8.9. Name, title, address, and telephone number of the individual to whom all inquiries about this

Proposal should be addressed.*

*Response required

8.10. Will you, upon request, fill out a detailed financial statement and furnish any other information or sign a release that may be required by the City of New Haven?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

8.11. Tax Identification number(s)*

*Response required

8.12. UEI Identification Number *

*Response required

8.13. Are you able to receive Credit Card Payments for your services rendered?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

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