RFP HBM-001 November 6 2026 Final-combined.pdf

TOWN OF REDDING, CONNECTICUT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #HBM-001

PROJECT MANUAL

BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

FOR

HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS ABATEMENT,

HAZARD CLEANUP, AND BUILDING DEMOLITION

OF

20 & 30 NORTH MAIN STREET

REDDING, CT 06896

ISSUED NOVEMBER 6, 2026

RESPONSES DUE: DECEMBER 7, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M.

Funded by a U.S. EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant [EPA 4B-00A01469]

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #HBM-001

HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS ABATEMENT,

HAZARD CLEANUP, AND BUILDING DEMOLITION

FORMER GILBERT & BENNETT WIRE MILL — 20 & 30 NORTH MAIN STREET, REDDING, CT.

I. Background and Intent

A. Pursuant to the Town of Redding Procurement Policy [and C.G.S. § 7-148], the Town of Redding (the "Town" or "Owner"), acting through its First Selectwoman, is seeking proposals (the "Proposal") from qualified third parties (individually, a "Proposer" or "Contractor" and, collectively, "Proposers" or "Contractors") for hazardous building materials abatement, hazard cleanup, and demolition at the former Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill, 20 & 30 North Main Street, Georgetown section of Redding, Connecticut (the "Project"). The Town holds title to the approximately 44-acre site. The scope of work is detailed and described in this Request for Proposal and Project Manual Volume (Tighe & Bond) (the "RFP").

B. The Project is funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Grant awarded to the Town under Cooperative Agreement No. [4B-00A01469] (the "EPA Grant") Note that: (1) not less than the federal prevailing wages determined under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 3141– 3148), as set forth in the Contract Documents, must be paid on this Project, and the Contractor must pay the higher of the applicable federal and Connecticut prevailing wage for each classification; (2) the work to be performed under this contract is subject to the procurement standards and required contract provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 (including Appendix II), EPA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program at 40 CFR Part 33, the debarment and suspension rules at 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1532, and the programmatic terms and conditions of the EPA Grant; and (3) the Successful Proposer must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Proposers must not be excluded from participating in any federal assistance programs and must hold an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

C. This contract is subject to State of Connecticut prevailing wage requirements (C.G.S. § 31-53) and, to the extent the Project is financed in whole or in part by State funds, the State SBE/MBE set-aside program (C.G.S. § 4a-60g) and the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities ("CHRO") contract compliance requirements (C.G.S. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60a, 46a-68b through 46a-68f). All Proposers must complete, sign, and return the nondiscrimination certification and the "CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders" form (Attachment G) at the time of Proposal submission.

Proposals not including these forms will be considered incomplete and rejected.

D. The Project involves regulated materials, including asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, PCB-containing materials (≥ 50 ppm), PCB bulk-product waste, biohazard materials, and petroleum-impacted soil. The Work is subject to the Connecticut Department of Public Health asbestos and lead regulations, the asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M), the Toxic Substances Control Act (40 CFR Part 761), RCRA and Connecticut hazardous and special waste requirements, and OSHA construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926). Without limiting the foregoing, the Successful Proposer hall comply with the following federal requirements as applicable:

(1) OSHA construction standards at 29 CFR Part 1926, including Subpart C (including 1926.21 safety training), Subpart D (including 1926.59 hazard communication, 1926.62 lead, and

1926.65 hazardous waste operations and emergency response), Subpart E (personal protective and lifesaving equipment, including 1926.95 and 1926.103 respiratory protection), Subpart F (fire protection and prevention, including hot work), Subpart M (fall protection), Subpart P (excavations), Subpart T (demolition, including the written engineering survey required by 1926.850(a) before demolition of the partially collapsed structures), and Subpart Z (including

1926.1101 asbestos and 1926.1153 respirable crystalline silica);

(2) the asbestos NESHAP at 40 CFR §§ 61.145 (inspection, notification, and work practices) and

61.150 (waste handling, labeling, and waste shipment records);

(3) the TSCA PCB regulations at 40 CFR Part 761, including §§ 761.40, 761.62, 761.65, 761.79, 761.180, and 761.207 through 761.218;

(4) the RCRA Subtitle C regulations at 40 CFR Parts 260 through 268, including hazardous waste determinations under § 262.11 (including TCLP analysis of lead-painted debris under § 261.24), the manifest and e-Manifest requirements of 40 CFR Part 262, Subpart B, the transporter requirements of Part 263, and the land disposal restrictions of Part 268;

(5) the EPA lead-based paint regulations at 40 CFR Part 745, Subparts E and L, and Connecticut's EPA-authorized lead program, for work on target housing, including the Residential Dwelling (Building 17);

(6) the U.S. DOT hazardous materials regulations at 49 CFR Parts 171 through 180 and motor carrier financial responsibility requirements at 49 CFR Part 387; and

(7) CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., including immediate reporting of any release of a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance under 42 U.S.C. § 9603 and 40 CFR Part 302. The Town's Licensed Environmental Professional and abatement project designer/monitor is Tighe & Bond, Inc. (the "LEP").

E. Generator Status and Disposal Facilities. The Town will sign waste profiles, manifests, bills of lading, and waste shipment records as generator. Because the Town may face arranger liability under CERCLA § 107(a)(3), 42 U.S.C. § 9607(a)(3), for wastes shipped from the Project, the Successful Proposer shall use only transporters holding an EPA identification number and all required state authorizations, and only treatment, storage, and disposal facilities that (1) are permitted or otherwise authorized to accept the specific waste stream; (2) are approved in writing by the Town and the LEP before the first shipment; and (3) if the EPA project officer determines that 40 CFR § 300.440 applies to the EPA Grant-funded work, have been determined acceptable by EPA Region 1 under that section. The Successful Proposer shall prepare all manifests and shipping papers for the Town's signature, shall not sign any document as generator, and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Town and the LEP from all response costs, natural resource damages, fines, penalties, and other liabilities arising from the transportation, handling, storage, or disposal of Project wastes by the Successful Proposer or its subcontractors, including any shipment to a facility not approved under this paragraph. Consistent with 42 U.S.C. § 9607(e)(1), this indemnity allocates, but does not transfer, liability under CERCLA.

II. Qualifications

A. Eligible Proposers for this Project are those contractors, businesses, institutions and/or individuals possessing the following qualifications:

1. A proven track record in hazardous building materials abatement and demolition, including asbestos, lead-based paint, and PCB-containing building materials;

2. Licensed in the State of Connecticut to perform the Scope of Services under this RFP, including, at a minimum: a current Connecticut Department of Public Health ("DPH") Asbestos Abatement Contractor license (held by the Proposer and by any asbestos subcontractor); a Connecticut-licensed Asbestos Abatement Site Supervisor on site at all times during asbestos work, with certified asbestos workers; DPH lead abatement licensing/certification and EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification as applicable; all registrations and licenses required to perform demolition in Connecticut and to obtain the Town of Redding demolition permit; and EPA/DOT identification numbers and authorizations (or a retained licensed hauler) for the transport of hazardous, PCB, and special waste;

3. Demonstrated experience, expertise and technical competence in providing the types of services set forth in the Scope of Services, including the management and disposal of PCB bulk-product waste under TSCA (40 CFR Part 761), and the ability to provide references, within the State of Connecticut, for abatement and demolition projects of similar scope completed within the past five (5) years;

4. Demonstrated ability and adequate staff/employees to complete the Scope of Services in a timely and efficient manner;

5. Demonstrated experience with public-sector projects funded with federal assistance and in preparing requisitions and invoices for payment, including weekly certified payrolls (federal form WH-347 and State of Connecticut certified payroll);

6. Proven track record of meeting project budgets and contract timelines;

7. If utilizing subcontractors (where permitted), demonstrate that the team members have worked together on previous projects and that the subcontractors have the requisite expertise, licensing and experience as well as applicable insurance policies as delineated in this RFP;

8. Attendance at the mandatory Site Visit and Information Session described herein;

9. Knowledge and understanding of compliance with the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, as applicable to EPA assistance agreements;

10. Knowledge and understanding of Prevailing Wage projects is required as this Project is subject to Prevailing Wage rates per C.G.S. § 31-53, and certification that all employees performing work on the site have completed the OSHA 10-hour construction safety course as required by C.G.S. § 31-53b;

11. An active registration in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and certification that the Proposer and its principals are not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal assistance programs (2 CFR Parts 180 and 1532);

12. A satisfactory safety record (Experience Modification Rate for the past three (3) years and OSHA citation history) and environmental compliance and enforcement history for the past five (5) years; and

13. Knowledge of, and compliance with, all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the services to be provided under the RFP.

III. Scope of Services

A. Scope of Services shall be as described and shown in the Project Manual Volume 1 for Hazardous Building Materials Abatement: Conditions, Technical Specifications, Hazard Cleanup, and Demolition as prepared by Tighe & Bond (Attachment I), the Town of Redding Sample Contract Form (Attachment B-1) the required construction contract provisions for EPA-funded projects under 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II, and the EPA Grant terms and conditions, and as required herein.

B. Scope of Services for this Project includes, at the Machine Shop (Buildings 2-4 / Weave Building), the Main Office (Building 1), the Cafeteria (Building 5), and the Residential Dwelling (Building 17):

installation and maintenance of site controls, containment, and sediment and erosion control measures;

survey-directed abatement and lawful off-site disposal of asbestos-containing materials; removal and disposal of lead-based paint and PCB-containing paint and materials (PCBs ≥ 50 ppm), including PCB bulk-product waste; biohazard (bird and raccoon dropping) remediation; excavation, transportation and off-site disposal of petroleum-impacted (ETPH) soil at the Building 17 former underground storage tank area, with backfilling; and demolition and off-site disposal of designated structures, all as shown in the Technical Specifications and Drawings. The Work is organized as a Base Scope (Phase 1 — Machine Shop exterior abatement, sheets HBM-101 through HBM-103) with Additive Alternates (Phase 2 — Machine Shop and Main Office interior abatement, HBM-201 through HBM-203; Phase 3 — Cafeteria and Residential Dwelling abatement and demolition, HBM-301 and HBM-302), unit prices, and allowances as set forth in the Form for General Bid and Contract Requirements. The specific tasks and their applicability to each building and phase are detailed further in the attached Technical Specifications (Attachment I) and Drawings (Attachment J).

C. The Successful Proposer performs abatement and demolition in advance of a separate Restoration Contractor engaged by the Town under a separate contract for the exterior historic restoration of the Machine Shop and Main Office. For each window and façade area, the Successful Proposer shall complete abatement, leave the area in the condition required by the Technical Specifications (including temporary plywood window infill), and obtain the LEP's acceptance and air clearance before the Restoration Contractor proceeds. The Successful Proposer shall coordinate schedule, site access, staging, utilities, and protection with the Town, the LEP, and the Restoration Contractor and shall not unreasonably delay the follow-on work.

D. The LEP and its on-site project monitor have authority over abatement acceptance, air clearances, waste characterization and profiling, and stop-work for regulatory non-compliance. The Successful Proposer shall file all abatement, renovation, and demolition notifications required by DPH and EPA Region 1, including the ten (10) working-day NESHAP notice under 40 CFR § 61.145(b), which is required for the demolition of the Cafeteria and the Residential Dwelling whether or not asbestos remains in the structure, together with revised notices whenever the start date or asbestos quantity changes. The Successful Proposer shall follow the work practices of 40 CFR § 61.145(c), including adequate wetting of regulated asbestos-containing material and of any structure demolished in place and managed as friable asbestos waste; shall containerize, label, and ship asbestos waste with waste shipment records under 40 CFR § 61.150; and shall follow up on any waste shipment record not returned within thirty-five (35) days and report any record not returned within forty-five (45) days as required by 40 CFR § 61.150(d)(4). The Successful Proposer shall obtain the Town of Redding demolition permit and shall furnish copies of all notifications, manifests, waste shipment records, and disposal certificates to the Town and the LEP.

IV. Contract Period

A. Successful Proposer shall commence work upon delivery of the Town's written Notice to Proceed and shall reach Substantial Completion of all work and services required under this RFP within _________________consecutive calendar days of the Town's written Notice to Proceed and reach Final Completion ______________ consecutive calendar days of the Town's written Notice to Proceed ("Contract Time"). The Contract Time applies to the Base Scope and all accepted Additive Alternates.

The Project will have NO winter shutdown period.

B. Proposers must submit a conceptual Project schedule as a separate item with their Proposal. The schedule shall show the sequence of abatement by building and phase, the LEP clearance milestones for each window and façade area to be released to the Restoration Contractor, and all regulatory notification lead times.

V. General Information

A. The Town is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its hiring, employment, or business practices. The Town is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and does not discriminate based on disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities.

B. There will be a mandatory Site Visit and Information Session with respect to this RFP at 1:30 p.m. on November 13, 2026, beginning at 20 North Main Street, Redding, CT. All prospective respondents are required to attend. The LEP (Tighe & Bond) will be in attendance as well as representatives of the Town of Redding. Attendees shall comply with all site access, personal protective equipment, and safety requirements; portions of the buildings are structurally compromised and contain regulated materials, and access will be limited to areas designated by the LEP.

C. Proposers must review, sign, and submit at the time of RFP submission, prior to the execution of any contract with the Town, the items and forms included in Attachment C. (Contract Compliance Documents.)

D. All questions and communications about this Request for Proposal and submission requirements must be directed in writing to Ginger Fiore, Executive Assistant to the First Selectwoman at Gfiore@reddingct.gov, and must be received by 2:00 p.m. on November 20, 2026. Prospective proposers must limit their contact regarding this RFP to Ginger Fiore or such other person otherwise designated by the First Selectwoman. Responses to questions submitted by the above date or identified at the Information Session, along with any changes or amendments to this RFP, will be issued as written Addenda posted to the Town of Redding website / the State of Connecticut Contracting Portal by 5:00 p.m. on November 26, 2026. It shall be the responsibility of the Proposer to download this information.

If you have any procedural questions in this regard, please call Ginger Fiore at 203-938-2002 extension 1.

E. Each Proposer shall be responsible for determining that it has received all Addenda issued regarding this RFP and shall acknowledge receipt of all Addenda as required per Attachment C, which is attached hereto and made a part of this RFP.

VI. Management

A. Any contract or purchase order resulting from this RFP will be managed by the Town of Redding, acting through the Office of the First Selectwoman, with technical oversight, abatement project monitoring, and construction administration provided by the LEP (Tighe & Bond) on the Town's behalf. Grant administration, reporting, and payment requisitions under the EPA Grant will be managed by the Town's Finance Director Jim Sanders.

VII. Conditions

A. All those submitting a Proposal must be willing to adhere to the following conditions and must positively state this in their Proposal:

1. All Proposals in response to this RFP are to be the sole property of the Town. Proposers are encouraged not to include in their Proposals any information which is proprietary.

All materials associated with this procurement process are subject to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (C.G.S. § 1-200 et seq.) and all rules, regulations and interpretations resulting from that law.

2. Any product, whether acceptable or unacceptable, developed under a contract awarded because of the RFP is to be the Town's sole property.

3. The timing and sequence of events resulting from this RFP will ultimately be determined by the Town.

4. The Proposer agrees that its Proposal will remain valid for a period of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days after the closing date for the submission and may be extended beyond that time by mutual agreement.

5. The Town may amend the terms or cancel this RFP any time prior to the execution of a contract or purchase order for these services if the Town deems it to be necessary, appropriate or otherwise in the best interests of the Town. Failure to acknowledge receipt of amendments, in accordance with the instructions contained in the amendments, may result in a Proposal not being considered. At its option, the First Selectwoman may provide all Proposers with a limited opportunity to remedy any technical deficiencies identified by the Town in its initial review of Proposals.

6. The Proposer must certify that the personnel identified in its response to this RFP will be the persons assigned to the Project. Any additions, deletions or changes in personnel from the Proposal during the agreement period must be approved by the Town, except for personnel who have terminated employment. Replacements for personnel who have terminated employment are subject to approval by the Town. At its discretion, the Town may require the removal and replacement of any of the Proposer's personnel who do not perform adequately, regardless of whether they were previously approved by the Town.

7. All subcontractors hired by the Proposer awarded a contract or purchase order because of this RFP must have prior approval of the Town prior to and during the contract period. Any asbestos abatement subcontractor must separately hold a current DPH Asbestos Abatement Contractor license.

8. Any costs and expenses incurred by Proposers in preparing or submitting Proposals are the sole responsibility of the Proposer.

9. A Proposer must be prepared to present evidence of experience, ability, financial standing, and any other information deemed necessary by the Town to satisfactorily meet the requirements set forth or implied in the Proposal.

10. No additions or changes to the original Proposal will be allowed after submittal, except as may be allowed by the Town, at its option. While changes are not permitted, clarification of Proposals may be required by the Town at the Proposer's sole cost and expense. The final price(s) and scope of services of any contract or purchase order resulting from this RFP may be negotiated with responsible Proposers.

11. The Proposer may be required to give presentations to the extent necessary to satisfy the Town's requirements or needs. In some cases, Proposers may have to give presentations or further explanation to any RFP selection committee established by the Town.

12. The Proposer represents and warrants that the Proposal is not made in connection with any other Proposer and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. The Proposer further represents and warrants that it did not participate in any part of the RFP development process, had no knowledge of the specific contents of the RFP prior to its issuance, and that no agent, representative or employee of the Town participated directly in the Proposer's Proposal preparation.

13. All responses to the RFP must conform to instruction. Failure to include any required signatures, provide the required number of copies, to meet deadlines, answer all questions, follow the requested format, or failure to comply with any other requirements of this RFP may be considered appropriate cause for rejection of the Proposal.

14. Where this RFP results in a contract, the Proposer must accept the Town's standard agreement language as set forth in the Town of Redding Sample Contract Form (Attachment B-1), including any General and Special Conditions attached thereto and the federal required contract provisions.

15. Any contract or purchase order resulting from this RFP process will represent the entire agreement between the Proposer and the Town and will supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, alleged or made, between the parties. The Town shall not assume any liability for payment of services under the terms of the contract or the purchase order until the Successful Proposer is notified that the contract or purchase order has been accepted and approved by the Town. Any contract resulting from this RFP may be amended only by means of a written instrument signed by the Proposer and signed by the First Selectwoman or a duly authorized representative of the Town.

16. If a contract is to be awarded, the Town will give the Successful Proposer a Notice of Award within ninety (90) consecutive calendar days after the actual date of the submission of Proposals, subject to Board of Selectmen approval, funding availability, and EPA concurrence where required.

17. After a Notice of Award, if any, to the Successful Proposer, multiple unsigned copies of a contract and all other applicable contract documents will be made available to the Successful Proposer for execution. Within ten (10) consecutive calendar days thereafter, Contractor shall sign and return all copies of the contract and submit all other applicable contract documents, including without limitation, certificates of insurance, a Corporate Resolution, and all required bonds to the Town. Thereafter, upon all required reviews, approvals, and the Town's signature, the Town will deliver one fully signed copy of the contract to Contractor.

VIII. Submittal Requirements & Required Format

A. PROPOSALS MUST CONTAIN ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH B BELOW.

One original (clearly identified as such) and three (3) p aper copies of the Proposal, as well as a copy of the original Proposal in PDF format on a flash drive, must be received at the following address no later than 2:00 PM on December 7, 2026 (no Proposals received after that time shall be considered).

Ginger Fiore Executive Assistant to the First Selectwoman

Town of Redding 100 Hill Road

Redding, CT 06896

1. Proposals submitted must be bound, paginated, indexed and numbered consecutively. Proposers shall complete Attachment C addressed to the First Selectwoman which, in part, includes a statement by the Proposer accepting all terms and conditions and requirements contained in the RFP, and which shall be signed by a duly authorized official of the organization submitting the Proposal. Proposers shall also, in Attachment C, identify the name of a contact person, along with their telephone number, email address, and address, who can be contacted for the purpose of clarifying the information contained in their response to this RFP. In addition to any other information required in Attachment C, Proposers shall provide their firm's authorization and a request to any person, firm, or corporation to furnish any information requested by the Town of Redding in verification of the recitals included in its response to this RFP.

2. The responsibility for submitting a Proposal to the First Selectwoman on or before the above-stated time and date will be solely and strictly the responsibility of the Proposer. The Town will in no way be responsible for delays caused by the United States mail delivery or caused by any other occurrence.

3. Proposals must set forth accurate and complete information for each of the items/documents listed below, and must be bound, paginated, indexed and numbered consecutively. At the Town's discretion, failure to do so could result in disqualification.

4. All forms shall be fully completed and properly executed, and completed in ink or typewritten, with all requested contact information (name, address, etc.) provided. All required signatures and notarizations shall also be provided.

B. Each Proposal shall contain the following items:

• Price Proposal (must be entered onto Form for General Bid - Project Manual Section 00410) with a cover letter addressed to:

Julia Pemberton, First Selectwoman Town of Redding

100 Hill Road Redding, CT 06896

• Proposer Information and Qualifications

• Non-Collusion Affidavit and Acknowledgment Affidavit (Attachment C);

• Proposal Security/Bid Bond (Attachment D);

• Insurance Requirements (Attachment D-1);

• Contract Compliance Documents (Attachment A): Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Exclusion (2 CFR Part 180); Certification Regarding Lobbying (31 U.S.C. § 1352 / Byrd Anti-Lobbying); SAM.gov registration confirmation (UEI); Statement of Licenses and Regulatory Standing (DPH asbestos, lead, demolition, and waste transporter credentials); OSHA 10-hour certification (C.G.S. § 31-53b); and, for non-resident contractors, evidence of compliance with C.G.S. § 12-430(7);

• Contractor's Qualification Statement (Attachment F);

• Intent to Comply with Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Contract Compliance Regulations and nondiscrimination certification (Attachment G);

• DBE Subcontractor Participation Form and documentation of the six good faith efforts (40 CFR Part 33;

EPA Forms 6100-2, 6100-3 and 6100-4 as applicable);

• Conceptual Project schedule

1. Proposer Information and Qualifications

a. Proposer Information. Please provide the following information:

1. Firm name;

2. Permanent main office address;

3. Date firm organized;

4. Legal form of ownership, and if a corporation, where incorporated;

5. Years engaged in the services you provide under your present name; and

6. Names, titles, reporting relationships, and background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including officers.

b. Experience, Expertise and Capabilities.

i. Philosophy Statement and Business Focus. A statement of the Proposer's philosophy and approach in undertaking the services of the nature outlined in the RFP, as well as a description of its primary business focus.

ii. Summary of Relevant Experience. A listing of all projects that the Proposer has completed within the last three (3) years must be provided, as well as all projects of a similar nature to those included in the Scope of Services in this RFP (asbestos, lead and PCB abatement; demolition of historic or deteriorated industrial structures; petroleum-impacted soil removal). The following information shall be provided for each project listed:

• organization name and the name, title, address and telephone number of a responsible contact person;

• nature of services provided, and dates services started and completed, indicating for each assignment whether it was completed within the original contract timeframe and budget and, if not, why;

• for each project done for a municipality or other government agency, the gross cost of the agreement; and any contracts or purchase orders in the last three (3) years between the Proposer and the Town of Redding.

i. Personnel Listing. A complete listing of the staff identified in the work plan by job classification, along with their resumes and copies of Connecticut licenses and certifications (Asbestos Abatement Site Supervisor and workers; lead; OSHA competent person). Each resume shall include the individual's qualifications and experience in the subject area.

ii. Conflict of Interest. Disclose any current (within the last 3 years) business, financial, personal or other types of relationships which may pose a conflict of interest, including any relationship with the Town, the LEP, the Restoration Contractor, or the Georgetown Special Taxing District.

c. Statement of Qualifications and Work Plan.

i. Qualifications. Please describe your firm's qualifications, experience and capabilities as they pertain to each of the areas of qualifications listed in Section II, as well as those of the personnel to be assigned to this Project.

ii. Work Plan. Please describe the approach that would be generally followed in undertaking the Scope of Services in Section III above, including proposed containment and work practices for each building, the proposed disposal facility for each waste stream (ACM, PCB bulk-product waste, lead, petroleum-impacted soil, and demolition debris), and the proposed sequence for releasing abated areas to the Restoration Contractor.

d. Information Regarding Failure to Complete Work, Default and Litigation. Please respond to the following questions and provide further explanation for any affirmative answers:

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

ii. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so, where and why?;

iii. Is there any pending litigation which could affect your organization's ability to perform this agreement? If so, please describe;

iv. Has your firm ever had a contract terminated for cause within the past five years? If yes, provide details;

v. Has your firm been named in a lawsuit related to errors and omissions within the past five years?

If yes, provide details;

vi. During the past seven years, has your firm ever filed for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws? If yes, provide details;

vii. Has your firm or any principal received a notice of violation, consent order, or enforcement action from DPH, DEEP, EPA, or OSHA within the past five years? If yes, provide details; and

viii. Are there any other factors or information that could affect your firm's ability to provide the services being sought about which the Town should be aware?

2. Price Proposal (Use the Form for General Bid - Project Manual Volume 1 Division 0 – 00410)

a. All items in the Price Proposal shall include all applicable fees and other incidental costs.

b. Proposers must fill in all blank spaces on the Price Proposal and must submit a price for every item: the Base Scope lump sum, each Additive Alternate, each unit price, and each allowance.

c. Proposers must fill in all blank spaces on the Price Proposal, including without limitation lump sum prices, unit prices, extended prices and total price(s), as requested therein, or the Proposal may, at the Town's discretion, not be considered. The price of each item on the Price Proposal form shall be stated in the format requested (i.e., in words and/or in figures). In case of a discrepancy, the amount in words shall prevail.

d. Proposal pricing shall be inclusive of all costs associated with providing the services required under this RFP, including, but not limited to, all personnel and non-personnel expenses, insurance costs, bonding costs, permitting and notification fees, waste characterization, transportation and disposal costs, and LEP-required submittals.

e. Each Proposer shall complete the Price Proposal and include it as part of the Proposal submission.

f. The Price Proposal shall be submitted in a separate envelope, clearly marked "Confidential Price Proposal".

Note Regarding Price Proposal: The Town is exempt from the payment of excise, transportation and sales taxes imposed by the Federal Government and/or the State. Such taxes must not be included in any prices.

3. Non-Collusion Affidavit and Acknowledgment Affidavit (Attachment C)

a. Proposers shall complete Attachment C addressed to the First Selectwoman, which, in part, includes a statement by the Proposer accepting all terms and conditions and requirements contained in the RFP, and which shall be signed by a duly authorized official of the organization submitting the Proposal. Proposers shall also, as indicated in Attachment C, identify the name of a contact person, along with their telephone number, email address, and address, who can be contacted for the purpose of clarifying the information contained in their response to this RFP.

b. Each Proposer shall be responsible for determining that it has received all Addenda issued and shall acknowledge receipt of all Addenda as required per Attachment C, which is attached hereto and made part of this RFP.

c. Each Proposer shall complete the Non-Collusion Affidavit and Acknowledgment Affidavit (Attachment C) and include it as part of its Proposal submission.

4. Proposal Security (Attachment D)

a. Each Proposal shall be submitted as directed herein and any Proposal with a Total Price Proposal of over FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($50,000.00) shall be accompanied by a Proposal Security (a Certified Check or Bid Bond) in the amount of [ten (10) percent] of the Proposer's Total Price Proposal, and in no event less than five (5) percent as required by 2 CFR § 200.326(a). Any Bid Bond shall be issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 14.A below.

b. Proposer's attention is directed to Attachment D for an example of Proposal Security acceptable to the Town. A different form may be utilized provided it is acceptable to the Town of Redding.

Each Proposer shall submit a Proposal Security and include it as part of its Proposal submission.

5. Contract Compliance Documents (Attachment A)

a. Each Proposer shall complete the Contract Compliance Documents (Attachment A) and include them as part of its Proposal submission.

6. Contractor Qualification Statement (Attachment F)

a. Each Proposer shall complete the Contractor Qualification Statement (Attachment E) and include it as part of its Proposal submission.

7. DBE/MBE/WBE Requirements.

Contractors shall comply with EPA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ("DBE") Program for procurement activities under assistance agreements, contained in 40 CFR Part 33, including MBE/WBE reporting under 40 CFR Part 33, Subpart E. The EPA Grant carries fair share objectives for construction.

All firms must make a good faith effort to hire under the disadvantaged business enterprise program and comply with the following:

SIX GOOD FAITH EFFORTS, 40 CFR Part 33, Subpart C. Pursuant to 40 CFR § 33.301, the recipient agrees to make the following good faith efforts whenever procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies under an EPA financial assistance agreement, and to require that sub-recipients, loan recipients, and prime contractors also comply. Records documenting compliance with the six good faith efforts shall be retained:

1. Ensure DBEs are made aware of contracting opportunities to the fullest extent practicable through outreach and recruitment activities. For Indian Tribal, State and Local Government recipients, this will include placing DBEs on solicitation lists and soliciting them whenever they are potential sources.

2. Make information on forthcoming opportunities available to DBEs and arrange time frames for contracts and establish delivery schedules, where the requirements permit, in a way that encourages and facilitates participation by DBEs in the competitive process. This includes, whenever possible, posting solicitations for bids or proposals for a minimum of 30 calendar days before the bid or proposal closing date.

3. Consider in the contracting process whether firms competing for large contracts could subcontract with DBEs. For Indian Tribal, State and Local Government recipients, this will include dividing total requirements when economically feasible into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by DBEs in the competitive process.

4. Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of these firms to handle individually.

5. Use the services and assistance of the SBA and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce.

6. If the prime contractor awards subcontracts, require the prime contractor to take the steps in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section.

8. Proposals may, at Proposer's discretion, contain the following:

1. Exceptions and Alternatives. Proposers wishing to take any exceptions to any requirement in the RFP shall state and explain such exceptions. In the Town's sole discretion, the Town may accept Proposals which take exception to any requirements in this RFP, or which offer any alternative to a requirement herein, as well as consider such exceptions and alternatives in evaluating responses.

Any exception or alternative must be clearly delineated and cannot materially affect the substance of this RFP. No exception will be accepted to the Technical Specifications or to the federal required contract provisions.

2. Additional Data. Any additional information which the Proposer wishes to bring to the attention of the Town that is relevant to this RFP. Provision of any additional information or data imposes no obligation upon the Town and in no way gives rise to any contractual rights, express or implied, between the Town and the Proposer.

3. Services Expected of the Town. Identify the nature and scope of the services that would be generally required of the Town in undertaking this Project. Identification of any such expected or anticipated services imposes no obligation upon the Town and in no way gives rise to any contractual rights, express or implied, between the Town and the Proposer.

9. Evaluation of Proposals; Selection Process

A. Evaluation Criteria. The following criteria are those to be utilized in the selection process. They are presented as a guide for the Proposer in understanding the Town's requirements and expectations for this Project and are presented in order of importance:

1. Competitiveness of Proposer's Price Proposal (Entered into Bid Form – Project Manual Division 0-00410) evaluated on the Base Scope plus any combination of Additive Alternates the Town elects to award, with unit prices and allowances considered;

2. Experience, Expertise, and Capabilities of Proposer. Background, qualifications, licensing, and previous experience of personnel to be assigned to the Project and their demonstrated competence, experience and expertise in the type of work to be performed, including asbestos, lead, and PCB abatement, demolition, and the management of regulated waste streams. The type of experience, expertise, capabilities, and qualifications desired are outlined in Section II — Qualifications of this RFP; and

3. Proposer's References and Record of Past Performance. The Town may contact one or more of the organization references listed in the Contractor's Qualification Statement (Attachment E) of this RFP as part of assessing the experience, expertise and capabilities of the Proposers or those selected as the finalist(s) and will verify the Proposer's SAM.gov status and regulatory compliance history.

B. Selection Process. The Town will have the Proposals evaluated by a Selection Committee. If deemed necessary, the Town reserves the right to arrange for interviews/oral presentations as part of the selection process. Invitations for interviews may involve a short-listing of the Proposals received. The Successful Proposer shall, if requested by the Town, provide the Town with a post-negotiation updated/revised scope of services, schedule, and Price Proposal. Award is subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen and to the availability of EPA Grant funds.

10. Rights Reserved to the Town

A. The Town reserves the right to award in part, to award the Base Scope with any combination of Additive Alternates in any order, to reject any and all Proposals in whole or in part for misrepresentation or if the Proposer is in default of any prior Town contract, or if the Proposal limits or modifies any of the terms and conditions and/or specifications of the RFP. The Town also reserves the right to waive technical defects, irregularities and omissions if, in its judgment, the best interest of the Town will be served.

B. Nothing in this RFP shall require that the Town accept the lowest Price Proposal. Instead, the Town reserves the right to base its decision solely, in its own judgment, on what it determines to be in the best interest of the Town, consistent with the competitive procurement standards of 2 CFR §§ 200.318 through 200.327.

11. Federal, State and Local Employment Requirements

A. Proposers shall be obligated to fully comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and related Acts as applied to EPA assistance agreements, the Connecticut prevailing wage law (C.G.S. §§ 31-53 and 31-54), the OSHA 10-hour training requirement for public works (C.G.S. § 31-53b), and the Connecticut residents' preference provision of C.G.S. § 31-52a to the extent not prohibited by federal law, as further specified in the attached Town of Redding Contract Form. The applicable federal wage determination and the State prevailing wage schedule are attached (Attachment H — Davis-Bacon Wage Determination;

Federal and State of Connecticut Prevailing Wages).

B. The Town of Redding has no local hiring ordinance applicable to this Project. The Successful Proposer shall, however, comply with the nondiscrimination requirements of the EPA Grant terms and conditions, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.) and EPA's implementing regulations at 40 CFR Part 7, and the DBE good faith efforts set forth in Section VIII.B.7 above. Executive Order 11246 was revoked by Executive Order 14173 (January 21, 2025); the equal opportunity clause of 41 CFR § 60-1.4(b) shall be included in the Contract only to the extent the EPA Grant terms and conditions in effect at award continue to require it.

C. The Successful Proposer shall deliver weekly certified payroll records (federal form WH-347 and the Connecticut Department of Labor certified payroll form) to the Town within [five (5)] working days of the end of each payroll period and shall require each subcontractor to do the same.

D. Federal Required Contract Provisions. The Contract shall include, and the Successful Proposer shall comply with and flow down to all subcontracts as required, the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II, and the EPA Grant terms and conditions, including: (1) the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contract clauses at 29 CFR § 5.5(a), including the applicable wage determination and the withholding, payroll, apprentice, and debarment provisions; (2) the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act clauses at 29 CFR § 5.5(b) (40 U.S.C. §§ 3702 and 3704), including overtime and the prohibition on work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous; (3) the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act requirements at 29 CFR Part 3 and 18 U.S.C. § 874; (4) remedies for breach and termination for cause and for convenience under 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II, paragraphs (A) and (B);

(5) compliance with the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), with violations reported to the Town, EPA Region 1, and the EPA grant officer; (6) the prohibition on covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services at 2 CFR § 200.216; (7) domestic preferences under 2 CFR § 200.322 and, to the extent applicable to construction materials incorporated into the Work, the Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117-58, §§ 70901 through 70927) and 2 CFR Part 184; (8) procurement of recovered materials under 2 CFR § 200.323 and 40 CFR Part 247; (9) the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. § 1352, and 40 CFR Part 34; (10) the whistleblower protections of 41 U.S.C. § 4712; (11) the trafficking in persons award term at 2 CFR § 175.15; and (12) retention of, and access to, records by the Town, EPA, the EPA Office of Inspector General, and the Comptroller General under 2 CFR §§ 200.334 and

200.337. These provisions govern over any conflicting term of the Town of Redding Contract Form.

12. State Set-Aside and CHRO Requirements

A. To the extent this municipal public works Project is financed in whole or in part by the State of Connecticut, the Contractor selected must comply with C.G.S. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, inclusive, as amended. An Affirmative Action Plan must be filed with and approved by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities prior to the commencement of construction where required by those sections.

B. For municipal public works contracts, the Contractor must file a written or electronic nondiscrimination certification with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in the form prescribed by the Office of Policy and Management (Attachment G).

13. Town of Redding Contract Form (Attachment B -1) / RFP Documents (Attachments I and J)

A. All references in this RFP and/or in the attached Town of Redding Contract Form (Attachment B-1) to "Invitation to Bid," "ITB" or words/terms of similar import shall, for the purposes of this solicitation, mean "Request for Proposal" and/or "RFP" as the context so requires. All references in this RFP and/or in the attached Town of Redding Contract Form (Attachment B-1) to "Bid" or "Bid Form" shall mean "Price Proposal" as the context so requires.

B. All references in this RFP to "Contractor," "Vendor" and/or "Consultant" shall mean "Proposer" or "Successful Proposer" as the context so requires. All references in the attached Town of Redding Contract Form (Attachment B-1) to "Contractor," "Vendor," "Consultant," "Proposer" and/or "Successful Proposer" shall mean the "Successful Proposer" as the context so requires.

C. In the event of a conflict among the Contract Documents, the order of precedence set forth in Section 1.2 of the Contract Form shall govern, provided that the federal required contract provisions and the Technical Specifications (Attachment I) shall govern over any less stringent provision of the Town's General or Special Conditions.

14. Performance/Payment Bonds

A. The Proposer to whom a contract is offered must furnish to the Town, if that contract has a total cost greater than ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($100,000.00), a one hundred (100) percent Performance Bond and a one hundred (100) percent Payment Bond. The Payment Bond is required by C.G.S. § 49-41, and claims under it are governed by C.G.S. § 49-42; the Performance Bond is required by this RFP and, for contracts exceeding the federal simplified acquisition threshold, by 2 CFR § 200.326(b) and (c). The federal Miller Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 3131 through 3134) does not apply because the Town, not the United States, is the contracting party. Each bond shall be in a form acceptable to the Town (AIA A312-2010 or equivalent), shall name the Town as obligee, shall be accompanied by a valid power of attorney, and shall be issued by a surety that (1) is licensed or authorized to transact surety business in the State of Connecticut; (2) appears on the current U.S.

Department of the Treasury list of acceptable sureties (Department Circular 570) with an underwriting limitation, after any co-surety or reinsurance permitted by 31 CFR Part 223, not less than the bond amount; and (3) holds a current A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A- or better and a Financial Size Category of VIII or better. If a surety becomes insolvent, loses its Connecticut authority, is removed from Circular 570, or falls below the required rating, the Contractor shall furnish a replacement bond from a qualifying surety within ten (10) days after written notice from the Town.

B. Proposer's attention is directed to Section 19 of the attached Town of Redding Contract Form for additional information regarding required Performance and Payment Bonds.