BRAN – Branford Public Schools P a g e | 1 RFP # 1005-26 - On-Call General Trades Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP # 1005-26

for

On-Call General Trades Services for

Branford Public Schools

Branford, CT

Issue Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 RFI Due Date: 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Proposal Due Date: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page Number

Legal Notice 3

Section I Instructions to Respondents 4

Section II Background & Introduction 6

Section III Scope of Work 7

Section IV Proposal Requirements 8

Section V Submission Instructions 9

Section VI Terms and Conditions 10

Exhibit A Company Information 12

Exhibit B Fee Proposal 13

Exhibit C Statement of Non-Collusion 16

Exhibit D Non-debarment Acknowledgements 17

Exhibit E Conflict of Interest Certification 18

Exhibit F Insurance Requirements Acceptance 19

Exhibit G Minimum References 20

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LEGAL NOTICE

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

The Branford Board of Education is soliciting proposals for On-Call General Trades Services for Branford Public Schools. Specifications may be obtained from the Central Office, Branford Board of Education, 185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT or on BOE’s website at:

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

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

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

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SECTION I INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

Proposal Requirements Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026:

Blaize Levitan, Chief Operating Officer

185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405

Respondents are required to submit four (4) hard copies of the Proposal and one (1) USB Flash Drive.

Selection Timeline

Proposal Issue Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Proposal Due Date: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to Samantha D’Agostino via email at samanthad@csgroup-llc.com. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in the Respondent waving his/her right to dispute the Proposal specifications and conditions.

Absolutely no extensions will be granted. The selected Respondent will be expected to begin work immediately upon receipt of a letter from the Town directing the commencement of work.

The Town of Branford reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, or any part thereof, or waive defects in same, or accept any Proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Branford and Branford Public Schools. The Town may, at its sole discretion, clarify, modify, amend, or terminate this solicitation at any time. Respondents are responsible for checking the Town or CT DAS website for any addenda to this RFP, and to complete its response in accordance with the latest issued addenda.

mailto:samanthad@csgroup-llc.com

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CHRISTOPHER J. TRANBERG, PH.D.

Superintendent of Schools

BLAIZE LEVITAN

Chief Operating Officer

ALLISON K. MORAN

Assistant Superintendent of Schools

CHARLES J. CICARELLA

Chief of Student Services

185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405-3717 www.branfordschools.org

203.488.7276 May 28, 2026

Dear Interested Respondents:

You are invited to submit a Proposal for On-Call General Trades Services for Branford Public Schools. The enclosed Proposal specifications detail our requirements.

Respondents are urged to read all documents carefully and fill out all information requested. Proposals 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.

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

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

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADE SERVICES

OPENING DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2026

OPENING TIME: 11:00 a.m.

RFP #: 1005-26

Sealed proposals for supplying the above will be received at 185 Damascus Road, Central Office, Branford, CT until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at which time they will be opened. All Respondents and interested people are invited to be present at the opening of these Proposals. The Proposal Opening will be located in the Central Office Conference Room.

Thank you for your interest, Blaize Levitan Chief Operating Officer Branford Public School http://www.branfordschools.org/

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SECTION II BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION

A. INTRODUCTION

Branford Public Schools wishes to solicit proposals for On-Call General Trades Services, including emergency 60-minute response times to District locations. The successful Respondent will be able to provide repair, maintenance, renovation, and minor construction services for facilities owned and operated by Branford Public Schools. Services should be performed on an as-needed basis at various locations. It is understood that any contract is subject to available funding.

B. 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

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SECTION III SCOPE OF WORK

Services include, but are not limited to, the supplying of all labor, material, equipment, supervision, and mobilization necessary to provide maintenance and repairs per directive from the Board of Education’s Facility Department.

The following is an outline describing the Scope of Service anticipated to be required of the Respondent under the terms and conditions of the Contract. The types of services are intended as exampled and are not necessarily inclusive of all of the type of services the Respondent may be required to perform during the life of the Contract. If unable to perform any of the listed services, the Respondent is expected to identify such services in its Proposal.

• General rough and finish carpentry

• Drywall installation and/or repair

• Installation and/or repair various items including but not limited to, wall framing, blocking/supports, cabinets/casework, countertops, shelving, markerboards/tack boards, toilet partitions

• Construction of small partitions or enclosures

• Construction of temporary barricades or protective partitions

• Miscellaneous projects/alterations:

o Classroom reconfigurations o Office repairs/upgrades o Storage room reconfigurations o ADA accessibility modifications o Minor code compliance upgrades o Summer maintenance/repair work

Branford Public Schools is seeking sealed proposals from qualified contractors to provide maintenance, repair, and installation services at various district facilities on an as-needed basis. The District intends to award time-and-materials contracts to up to two successful Respondents.

The purpose of the RFP is to provide interested Respondents the necessary information for preparing quotes for General Trades Services that will meet the Board of Education’s needs. The purpose of this Proposal is to award a contract that guarantees response time and rates for Branford Public Schools. Respondents should provide complete and current information for all categories. The response to this Proposal shall include the following information:

1. Completion of a fee schedule including an hourly rate, material mark-up price, and any other fees and conditions or documents associated with General Trades work. Refer to Exhibit B – Fee Proposal.

2. A list of no less than three (3) municipal or corporate references from customers for whom you have performed frequent or ongoing contracting services in the past. Refer to Exhibit G – Minimum References.

3. A proposed arrive on-site response time for non-emergency and emergency General Trades Services. The District defines emergency as “high health risk, risk of property damage.”

The Contractor shall have the capacity to perform multiple Executed Task Orders at any given time. Branford Public Schools may request documentation to verify the Contractor’s capacity during the proposal evaluation process. The Contractor shall meet the following minimum capacity requirements:

A. Minimum Work Force Staffing:

i. One (1) Foreman – Experience with specific scope of work requested by the District

ii. Two (2) Laborers B. Equipment: The Contractor shall own basic equipment required to perform the Services and shall have a capacity to rent equipment as needed.

C. Response: Must be able to provide, from their own workforce, a competent team to be able to respond to district emergency Contractor situations within sixty (60) minutes of initial contract.

The contract will not guarantee a certain number of hours or annual sum paid. It will vary based on needs of the District.

The Town of Branford nor any of their respective officers, directors, employees, or authorized agents shall be liable for any claims or damages resulting from the selection, or rejection of any Proposal.

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SECTION IV PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

A. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must clearly convey the following information:

1. Company Profile:

a. Overview of the firm, including relevant experience and qualifications that demonstrates necessary experience to execute the requirements of this proposal.

b. Equipment and staffing to successfully complete this scope of work should be clearly highlighted.

c. Proposed arrive on-site response time for non-emergency and emergency needs. The District defines emergency as “high health risk, risk of property damage.” Emergency responses cannot exceed 60 minutes.

2. Fee Schedule:

a. Fill out the attached Fee Proposal in Exhibit B.

3. Experience and References:

a. At least three (3) references from customers for whom you have performed similar frequent or ongoing contracting services in the past. Refer to Exhibit G – Minimum References.

b. Respondents must have at least 5 years’ experience providing related services and be in good standing with the Board of Education and Town of Branford.

4. Completed, signed, and initialed proposal specifications and addendums.

The Branford Public Schools reserves the right to investigate all references and qualifications statements made by the Respondent. Upon investigation and evaluation, the Branford Public Schools may choose to reject any proposal where the Respondent’s stated qualifications are such that the Respondent may not be able to perform the service in a safe and an efficient manner. The Respondent is invited to provide any additional information or data that further demonstrates their experience or qualifications, and/or ensures that high quality services will be provided to the District.

B. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals will be evaluated based on pricing, subject to the following criteria:

• Understanding of the Scope of Work and ability to meet the needs of the District

• Understanding of the Proposal Requirements

• Firm Experience and Capabilities

• Staffing Level, Qualifications, Experience and Capabilities

• Pricing (labor rates)

The Branford Public Schools reserve the right to select or reject alternate proposals; to waive informality in Proposals; and to reject any and all proposals or accept such proposal as shall in its judgement be in the best interest of the Branford Board of Education/Town of Branford.

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SECTION V SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 to:

Blaize Levitan, Chief Operating Officer

185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405

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

All Respondents and other interested parties are invited to be present at the proposal opening which will take place at the Walsh Intermediate School, Branford Board of Education Building. All envelopes/submissions should be clearly marked:

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADE SERVICES

OPENING DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2026

OPENING TIME: 11:00 a.m.

RFP #: 1005-26

Please submit four (4) copies of the proposal and one (1) USB Flash Drive.

Submission Terms:

Respondents are urged to read all documents carefully and fill out all information requested. Proposals, 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 proposals or to accept any proposal, which appears to be in the best interest of the Board. Any proposal may be withdrawn prior to the opening time and date. Any proposal 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 proposals by notifying each Respondent 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 Respondent to perform the work and the Respondent 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 proposal where, on investigation, the evidence or information submitted by such Respondents does not satisfy Branford Public Schools and the Respondent is not deemed qualified to carry out properly the terms of the contract.

Estimated Timeline

• RFP Issued: Thursday, May 28, 2026

• RFI Due Date: 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Proposal Opening: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026

• Evaluation Period: June 12, 2026 to June 18, 2026

• Vendor Selection: June 19, 2026 Services start upon contract execution, estimated June 22, 2026.

Questions and Clarifications All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to Samantha D’Agostino, via email, samanthad@csgroup-llc.com by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Questions must include “RFP 1005-26 – ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES” in the subject line. All answers will be posted as an addendum to our website, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in the Respondent waiving his/her right to dispute the proposal specifications and conditions. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to check our website for all addenda up to the day before the opening date.

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SECTION VI TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Branford Public Schools reserves the right to:

• Accept or reject any and all Proposals.

• Request additional information or clarification from Respondents.

• Modify the RFP schedule.

• Cancel or amend the RFP at any time.

By submitting a Proposal, the Respondent agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in this RFP.

Additional terms & 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 Respondent is required to do Employee Background Checks as imposed by Connecticut state law.

• Proposals 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 RFP.

• Successful Respondents shall be responsible for protection of their equipment and materials against theft, damage or deterioration on the site.

• Reasonable grounds for believing that a Respondent is interested in more than one proposal for the work contemplated will cause rejection of all proposals in which the Respondent is interested. Any or all Respondents will be rejected if there is any reason for believing that collusion exists among the Respondents. Participants in such collusion may not be considered in the future offers for the same work. Each Respondent, by submitting a proposal, 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 RFP 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 RFP and the contents of the successful response will be used to establish final contractual obligations. The Board 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 RFP and the Respondent’s proposal response shall be attached and included by reference in the contract signed by the Town and the successful Respondent.

MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL AFTER DEADLINE: If proposal security is required and a Respondent does not honor their Proposal for the specified time, the proposal check shall become the property of the Town; or, if a Proposal Bond was furnished, the Proposal 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 Proposal. Respondents who do not honor their Proposals for the ninety (90) day (or as specified) period, shall be declared irresponsible Respondents.

CONTRACT LENGTH: The REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS is for awarding a contract to cover the period beginning immediately through June 30, 2027. Once the Proposal is awarded, the Respondent must make arrangements to meet with Branford Public Schools as required. It will include the option, if agreed by both parties, to extend the contract for four (4) fiscal years. Should the selected Respondent not perform to the satisfaction of Branford Public Schools, the District may cancel the contract with 30 days’ notice.

The Respondent may be asked to extend the period of this agreement if agreeable to both parties. The Respondent 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 RFP and the successful proposal response will be incorporated into the terms of the final contract. The District will email a notice of award to a successful Respondent, and this method of communication will be considered sufficient notice of an award of the contract.

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Respondent 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 Respondent’s 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 $1,000,000 Aggregate $1,000,000

Professional Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $1,000,000

Cyber Liability (1) Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $1,000,000

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. Respondent 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.

HOLD HARMLESS REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall, at all times, indemnify and save harmless the Branford Board of Education/Town of Branford, its officers, agents, and servants on account of any and all claims, damages, losses, litigation expense, counsel fees and compensation arising out of injuries (including death) sustained by or alleged to have been sustained by the public, any or all persons affected by the contractor’s work, or by the contractor, any subcontractor, material, men or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or any one of them while engaged in the performance of this contract. The Branford Board of Education shall be named as an additional insured on said policy of public liability insurance to cover all claims against the Board of Education arising out of said contract.

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EXHIBIT A: COMPANY INFORMATION

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

Firm Name

Address

City

State / Zip Code

Telephone / Email Address

Website

Authorized Signature

Print Name Title

State of CT Taxpayer ID #

Federal Taxpayer ID #

Incorporated in the state of

Corporate Seal YES or NO

Item Description Response

A Prior name(s) by which firm was known and the years during which such name(s) was used.

B Name(s) of any subsidiary or other company owner or controlled by the firm.

C

Names, titles, reporting relationships, and background and experience of the principal members of the company, including officers.

Indicate which individuals are authorized to bind the company in negotiations with the Owner.

D Describe your firm’s primary areas of service.

E Address of principal office and office from which the Project will be managed.

F

Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the principal contact person to receive notifications and to reply to inquiries from the Owner.

G Legal form of ownership. If a corporation, indicate where incorporated.

H Years engaged in construction management services under its present name.

I Total years in business and financial stability of the firm.

AWARD/CONTRACT SIGNATURE

The Respondent 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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EXHIBIT B: FEE PROPOSAL

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

The undersigned contractor hereby submits the following proposal in response to this RFP for On-Call General Trade Services. Fee Proposals should include all equipment and materials and cover all properties of Branford Public Schools.

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.

The contract shall include all labor and materials, tools, equipment, and services required for proper performance of the work as specified in this RFP and as may be required for proper completion of the work in accordance with the highest standards of the trades involved. Respondents are responsible for any assumptions made regarding the site for the work to be performed.

Firm Name Address

City State

Zip Code

RATES (2026-27)

ROLE

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate Holiday Rate

Markup of Materials above Vendor Cost ____________ %

EMERGENCY RATES (2026-27)

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate

*Lowest Respondent will primarily be determined by the regular hourly rate.

OPTIONAL YEARS – 2027-28

RATES (2027-28)

ROLE

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate

EMERGENCY RATES (2027-28)

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate

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OPTIONAL YEARS – 2028-29

RATES (2028-29)

ROLE

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate

EMERGENCY RATES (2028-29)

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate Holiday Rate

Markup of Materials above Vendor Cost ____________ %

OPTIONAL YEARS – 2029-30

RATES (2029-30)

ROLE

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate Holiday Rate

Markup of Materials above Vendor Cost ____________ %

EMERGENCY RATES (2029-30)

ROLE

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate

OPTIONAL YEARS – 2030-31

RATES (2030-31)

ROLE

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate Holiday Rate

Markup of Materials above Vendor Cost ____________ %

EMERGENCY RATES (2030-31)

ROLE

RATE TYPE FOREMAN LABORER LABORER OTHER:

Regular Hourly Rates – Mon-Fri (7am to 7pm) After Hours Rates – Mon-Fri

Weekend Rate

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ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ADDENDUM # DATED

ADDENDUM # DATED

ADDENDUM # DATED

ADDENDUM # DATED

The signatory below acknowledges receipt of the above addenda issued during the RFP solicitation period and understands they are a part of the solicitation documents.

Submitted By:

Name Title

Signature Date

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EXHIBIT C: STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

By submission of this proposal, the Respondent and each person signing on behalf of Respondent certifies, and in the case of joint proposal, 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 proposal 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 Respondent or with any competitor;

[2] Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the Respondent and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Respondent prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Respondent or to any competitor; and [3] No attempt has been made or will be made by the Respondent to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

A proposal 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 Respondent(s) cannot make the foregoing certification, the Respondent 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 proposal 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 proposal is made, or his designee, determines that such disclosure was not made for the purpose of restricting competition.

The fact that the Respondent(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 proposal, does not constitute, without more, a disclosure within the meaning subparagraph one (a).

Any proposal hereafter made to any political subdivision of the state of any public department, agency or official thereof by a corporate Respondent 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 proposal 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 Respondent, and such authorization shall be deemed to include the signing and submission of the proposal 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:

RESPONDENT’S COMPANY NAME:

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EXHIBIT D: NON-DEBARMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

INITIAL THOSE STATEMENTS THAT APPLY

_______ 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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EXHIBIT E: CERTIFICATE REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

The Respondent 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 Respondent 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 RFP will not create any conflicts of interest for the Respondent, any affiliates, any proposed subconsultants, and key personnel of any of these organizations.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

NAME AND TITLE

DATE

REPSONDENT/COMPANY NAME

OR

The Respondent hereby discloses the following circumstances that could give rise to a conflict of interest for the Respondent, 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

REPSONDENT/COMPANY NAME

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EXHIBIT F: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACCEPTANCE

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

PLEASE NOTE:

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

Please take the insurance requirements of the Contract to your agent/broker immediately upon receipt of the proposal documents to determine your existing coverage and any costs for new or additional coverage required for the work noted in this Request for Proposal/Proposal. Any proposals/Proposals with deficient insurance requirements will be rejected. The firm who is awarded the proposal/Proposal must return the compliant certificate of insurance form within two (2) weeks from the date on the award letter.

STATEMENT OF PROPOSALDER:

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

Authorized Signature Date

Name & Title

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EXHIBIT G: MINIMUM REFERENCES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

Please list three (3) municipal or corporate references ideally in Connecticut or New York, where you or your company has performed similar services.

(1) Name / Address

Contact Person & Telephone Number/Email

(2) Name / Address

(3) Name / Address

OR INDICATE ON WHICH PAGE OF YOUR PROPOSAL INCLUDED REFERENCES BELOW

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