Sign_in_sheet.pdf

This is a sign-in sheet associated with a City of Meriden, Connecticut bid opportunity for exhaust fan and make-up air damper replacement at the Public Works Maintenance Facility located at 55 Michael Drive. The project involves replacement of five roof-mounted exhaust fans and four make-up air dampers. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 24 at 10:00 a.m., with bids due August 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Questions must be submitted by August 4 at 4:00 p.m. New equipment specifications include motorized backdraft dampers interlocked with make-up air units and premium efficiency motors with electrical controls. Bids are submitted electronically via the City eProcurement Portal and must remain open for 60 days following bid opening. Payment will be made no less than 30 days following completion of services.

The contract is subject to a 25% Small Business Enterprise set-aside and a 6.25% Minority, Women, and Disabled-owned Business Enterprise set-aside on the state-funded portion. Pricing is submitted as a single lump-sum line item, with the City of Meriden exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales and use taxes, which should not be included in pricing. A bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount is required, along with labor and material payment bonds and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price. Contractors must maintain current state licenses and certifications, comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and Build America Buy America Act domestic content procurement preference. Required insurance includes General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, with the City named as an Additional Insured. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the specified completion date.