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This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Department of Public Purchases, seeking contractors to provide snow plowing services citywide for the 2026-2027 winter season. The City intends to create a pre-approved list of on-call contractors to supplement the Department of Public Facilities' efforts in responding to ice and snow conditions on city streets, parking lots, and potentially school properties. Services will be ordered on an as-needed basis with standing orders issued to selected bidders at estimated annual amounts. The bid solicits fleet and labor information for various vehicle types including triaxles with plows, six-wheelers with plows, loaders with plows, mason dumps, and up to five additional vehicle types. Contractors must provide hourly rates for plowing, sand and plow combinations, and hauling services, with additional rates for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays. An optional line item for sidewalk clearing and de-icing is also available. Electronic bid submissions are required through the OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct, with a submission deadline of Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Paper submissions are accepted only under special circumstances. The question cut-off date is 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with all answers published as addenda on the procurement portal.

This is a unit price bid with no bid bond required. Contractors must be licensed in Connecticut with properly certified and qualified employees; out-of-state bidders must obtain a Certificate of Authority to Do Business in Connecticut within five days of a Notice of Intent to Award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, make awards to multiple bidders, and prioritize awards based on logistic factors and response time rather than low bid alone. Prior to award, successful vendors must provide a satisfactory Certificate of Insurance including workers' compensation with limits of $100,000 per accident, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and umbrella or excess liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence with a $5,000,000 annual aggregate, with the City named as additional insured. Contractors must also possess valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work. The City will verify payment of all real and personal property taxes by contractors prior to award. All contractors are prohibited from assigning or subletting the contract without prior written City approval and are liable for repair or replacement costs of any damage caused to City property. Prices are firm for the contract duration unless materially dramatic and reasonably unanticipated market changes occur, subject to City approval with supporting documentation. The City will not entertain additional charges such as fuel surcharges or travel expenses.

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INVITATION TO BID

CWB02227A

SNOW PLOWING SERVICES - CITYWIDE

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PURCHASES

999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT CT 06604

Submission Deadline:

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by 2:00 pm

Table Of Contents

1. Invitation to Bid

2. Bid Information

3. Statement of Work

4. Bid Sheet

5. Submission Instructions

6. Terms and Conditions

7. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

1. Invitation to Bid

The City of Bridgeport seeks bids for Snow Plowing Services - Citywide.

The requirements of this bid are outlined in greater detail under Bid Information and

Statement of Work Section.

The selected awardee must meet all municipal, State and Federal practices and requirements.

The intent of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain contractor rate information and create a pre-approved list of local contractors to be on-call to supplement Bridgeport’s Department of Public

Facilities’ efforts to respond to ice and snow conditions on City Streets as needed for the current

2026-2027 winter season. The City may also request same services for City-owned parking lots and/or schools. This bid seeks fleet and labor information for plowing and/or sanding City roadways and City-owned parking lots. To meet its goals the City is interested in entering into agreements for various sized vehicles with operators. For more detail on Scope of Service please see Statement of Work Section.

This is a Unit Price Bid and no Bid bond is required with bid submittals.

All Vendors located or owning property in the City of Bridgeport shall assure that all real and personal property taxes are paid.

Do not include in your quotation taxes for which the City is not liable, as tax exemption certificates will be furnished upon request.

No work or deliveries shall be performed under the contract award until the purchase order has been issued by the purchasing department.

2. Bid Information

2.1. Intent

The intent of this Invitation for Bid is to obtain contractor rate information and create a pre-approved list of local contractors to be on-call to supplement Bridgeport’s Department of Public

Facilities’ efforts to respond to ice and snow conditions on City Streets as needed for the current

2026-2027 winter season. The City may also request same services for City-owned parking lots and/or schools. This bid seeks fleet and labor information for plowing and/or sanding City roadways and City-owned parking lots. To meet its goals the City is interested in entering into agreements for various sized vehicles with operators.

2.2. Contractors Requirements and Responsibilities

Contractor must be licensed in the State of Connecticut and all employees must be properly certified and qualified to perform the work. Out of state bidder must provide the City of

Bridgeport with a Certificate of Authority to Do Business in the State of Connecticut within five days of a Notice of Intent to Award. This can be obtained from the Connecticut Secretary of

State.

The contractor will be responsible for the safety of the work site.

The contractor is responsible obtaining and paying for any and all permits as required.

This contract award will require that the successful vendor have a valid SAM, DUNS, CT and

Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work.

The Contractor is prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying, subletting, or otherwise disposing of the ultimate contract award or its rights, title or interest therein or its power to execute such agreement to any other person, company or corporation without the prior consent and approval in writing by the City.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair and/or replacement cost of any damage to the

City and/or its personal property caused by the use, misuse, or negligence caused by the

Contractor or Contractor Employees or his subcontractors. This includes but is not limited to:

traffic signals or poles, street lights or poles, street signs, fire hydrants, curbs, sidewalks and fencing. The dollar amount of the damage determined in the Contractor’s area may be deducted from his payment.

Firm price for the length of the bid unless there is a materially dramatic and reasonably unanticipated change in the market. The City of Bridgeport may entertain a request for a price change (increase or decrease) upon a written request submitted together with details of reasoning and accompanied by supporting documentation to substantiate the request. If the City of

Bridgeport agrees to a price change, but the amount of the change is in dispute, the price may then be negotiated with the Department of Public Facilities with input from the Purchasing

Agent. The City will not entertain bids which include any additional charges not addressed in the bid package such as fuel surcharges or travel or lodging expenses.

It is hereby understood, agreed and acknowledge that upon award of the successful bid the undersigned bidder shall be bound and obligated to perform for the City of Bridgeport in accordance with the Terms, Obligations, Conditions, and Specifications as set forth in this bid and the Invitation to Bid. Any changes, revisions or alterations of this contract of the Terms, Conditions, and Requirements herein shall deem this document to be null and void. This bid and the Invitation to Bid shall be an enforceable contract between the City and the undersigned bidder. The Contractor is prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying, subletting or otherwise disposing of this agreement or its rights, title or interest therein or its power to execute such agreement to any other person, company or corporation without prior consent and approval in writing by the City.

2.3. Bidders must comply with the following:

➢ Contractor to provide only employees who are properly certified, qualified and state licensed to operate the class of vehicle to which they are assigned.

It shall be the responsibility of the bidder, to regularly check the website www.OpenGov.com.

➢ View and addendums that may be issued prior to bid opening.

➢ Include within their bid submittal, vehicle information regarding year, mileage, make, model, equipment identification, i.e. plow sander etc., and general condition as requested on attached bid form, additional sheet(s) are permissible if needed.

➢ All vehicles and equipment utilized shall be well maintained by contractor and rated for the task per this Bid.

➢ It is strongly recommended that a certificate of insurance (COI) including workers compensation with the City listed as additionally insured be included with your bid submission.

Prior to award a satisfactory COI will be required. Policies listing auto and general liability insurance with endorsement of additional insure and notice of cancellation will be requested.

2.4. Certificate of Insurance (COI) Coverage

Workers' Compensation Insurance: With respect to all operations the Contractor performs, it shall carry Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with the requirements of the laws of the State of Connecticut, and Employer's Liability limits of One Hundred Thousand Dollars

($100,000) coverage for each accident, One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) coverage for each employee by disease, One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) policy limit coverage for disease. – THIS ONLY APPLIES IF THEY HAVE EMPLOYEES

Commercial General Liability: With respect to all operations the Contractor performs it shall carry Commercial General Liability insurance providing for a total limit of One Million Dollars

($1,000,000) coverage per Occurrence for all damages arising out of bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, products/completed operations, and contractual liability coverage for the indemnification obligations arising under this Agreement. The Annual Aggregate limit shall not be less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000).

Automobile Liability: With respect to each owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles the Contractor shall carry Automobile Liability insurance providing One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) coverage per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

Umbrella/Excess Liability: The Contractor shall carry Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance providing for a total limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) coverage per occurrence for all damages arising out of bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, products/completed operations, and contractual liability coverage for the indemnification obligations arising under this Agreement. The annual aggregate limit shall not be less than Five Million Dollars

($2,000,000).

2.5. The City reserves the right to:

➢ Reject any and all bids in whole or in part or to waive any informality in bidding if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City of Bridgeport.

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➢ To make award to more than one bidder.

➢ Make awards not based solely on low bids when logistic factors enter into response time equation.

➢ Verify payment of all real and personal property taxes by the Contractor prior to the award of any contract or renewal.

➢ Award a contract resulting from the solicitation to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the City of Bridgeport in terms of cost, price, and other factors specified elsewhere in this solicitation, considered under a Best

Value analysis as provided by City ordinance.

3. Statement of Work

3.1. 4. SCOPE OF SERVICES & GENERAL INFORMATION

Plowing services will be ordered/released on an as-needed basis only. A standing order shall be issued to selective bidders with an estimated annual amount. Purchase order(s) shall include names and contact information for personnel authorized to schedule service. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to make sure that the City Designees listed have the most current and accurate contact information for your company for service requests though the duration of the active winter season.

Outside contractors may be called in for main roads “snow streets” although contractors with smaller vehicles may also be sought for narrow roads.

The City may elect to request plowing services for parking lots under this bid.

It is anticipated that 7ft -12ft plows will be enough to meet the City’s needs.

Smaller pickups must have 4-wheel drive. Loaders and backhoes with plows will most likely be requested before contractors without plows.

Contractors whose vehicles are fitted with plows and sanders will be contacted prior to contractors equipped with only plows.

Contractor is responsible for their own fuel.

Any breakdown of contractors equipment is the responsibility of that contractor.

Contractor performance records shall be maintained regarding response, quality and instances of job refusals and street plowing (City priority). Contractors with unsatisfactory records may be removed from active call list.

Please note the City reserves the right to reject any trucks the City deems unfit.

**Familiarity with City of Bridgeport roads is preferred but not required**

4. Bid Sheet

TRIAXLE WITH PLOW

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Hourly Rate Total No Bid

1 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

2 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow Ea.

3 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

TRIAXLE WITH PLOW

Additional Hourly Rates

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

4 Overtime 1

5 Evenings 1

6 Weekends 1

7 Holidays 1

6 WHEELER WITH PLOW

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Hourly Rate Total No Bid

8 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

9 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

10 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

6 WHEELER WITH PLOW

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

11 Overtime 1

12 Evenings 1

13 Weekends 1

14 Holidays 1

LOADER WITH PLOW

15 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

16 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

17 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

LOADER WITH PLOW

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

18 Overtime 1

19 Evenings 1

20 Weekends 1

21 Holidays 1

MASON DUMP

22 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

23 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

24 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

MASON DUMP

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

25 Overtime 1

26 Evenings 1

27 Weekends 1

28 Holidays 1

VEHICLE TYPE 1

Other Vehicle

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Hourly Rate Total No Bid

29 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

30 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

31 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

VEHICLE TYPE 1

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

32 Overtime 1

33 Evenings 1

34 Weekends 1

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

35 Holidays 1

VEHICLE TYPE 2

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Hourly Rate Total No Bid

36 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

37 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

38 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

VEHICLE TYPE 2

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

39 Overtime 1

40 Evenings 1

41 Weekends 1

42 Holidays 1

VEHICLE TYPE 3

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Hourly Rate Total No Bid

43 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

44 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

45 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

VEHICLE TYPE 3

Additional Hourly Rates

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

46 Overtime 1

47 Evenings 1

48 Weekends 1

49 Holidays 1

VEHICLE TYPE 4

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Hourly Rate Total No Bid

50 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

51 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

52 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

VEHICLE TYPE 4

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

53 Overtime 1

54 Evenings 1

55 Weekends 1

56 Holidays 1

VEHICLE TYPE 5

57 Hourly Rates: Plowing Ea.

58 Hourly Rates: Sand &

Plow

59 Hourly Rates: Hauling Ea.

VEHICLE TYPE 5

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rates No Bid

60 Overtime 1

61 Evenings 1

62 Weekends 1

63 Holidays 1

OPTIONAL

Line Item Description Unit Hourly Rate No Bid

64 Sidewalk Clearing & De-Icing Ea.

5. Submission Instructions

5.1. Submission Instructions

All submissions must be submitted via the procurement portal.

Special Submission Circumstances: The procurement portal, OpenGov, is the electronic bid submission process of choice for City of Bridgeport purchases. In the event, a bidder is unable to submit electronically through the city’s procurement portal, bids can be submitted, by mail, as outlined below. Non-electronic submissions are accepted on an exception only basis.

5.2. Contacting the City of Bridgeport

The exclusive means by which all prospective respondents may obtain ITB packages, direct inquires, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit proposals shall be through the City of Bridgeport’s bidding platform.

The City of Bridgeport has made it possible for vendors to view our solicitations, download bid packages and ask questions, free of charge.

Instructions to do so are as follows:

1. Go to the procurement portal, OpenGov https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct

2. Click on any bid you see. It will take you that bid’s page.

3. On the right-hand side of the page, click on Register now for free!

4. After you register, you'll be able to view/download or ask questions on any bid you have interest in.

If you have any trouble registering, please contact OpenGov using the chat feature or send an email to procurement-support@opengov.com

General Information: All inquiries regarding this bid must be presented in writing and may be posted directly on the procurement portal, OpenGov. All answers will be published in the form of addenda on the procurement portal.

Addenda Notification: Respondents are required to register on the procurement portal, OpenGov. Once the respondent has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications in their email. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda.

Late Submissions: The City of Bridgeport will not assume responsibility if a submission is misdirected, or its delivery is delayed. The city will not accept late submission. It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitter to pay for any type of delivery service charge, and to see that the Office of the Purchasing Agent receives his/her submission on time. The clock used shall be the Purchasing Agent’s official date and time stamp clock. The City does not assume financial responsibility for late deliveries by the U.S. Postal System or any other delivery service.

5.3. Electronic Submission Instructions

THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED.

The City of Bridgeport is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup.

Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit

Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

5.4. Paper Submission Instructions

SPECIAL SUBMISSION CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY

SEALED ONE (1) ORIGINAL, THREE (3) COPIES AND ONE (1) ELECTRONIC VIA

THUMBDRIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com https://procurement.opengov.com/signup

Bid Submission: Sealed submissions must be received and time-stamped by the Department of

Public Purchases prior to ITB closing time. No submission received after closing time will be considered. The opening will be in the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases’

Conference Room. To ensure proper handling and avoid misdirected delivery, please mark your

ITB envelope as follows:

CWB02227A Snow Plowing Services - Citywide

If your envelope is not marked accordingly, the City will not assume responsibility for late delivery or deliver to the incorrect location.

Mail your submissions to:

Caroline Sanchez City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases 2nd floor, 999 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604

ITB submissions are due:

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Late Submissions: The City of Bridgeport will not assume responsibility if a submission is misdirected, or its delivery is delayed. The city will not accept late submission. It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitter to pay for any type of delivery service charge, and to see that the Office of the Purchasing Agent receives his/her submission on time. The clock used shall be the Purchasing Agent’s official date and time stamp clock. The City does not assume financial responsibility for late deliveries by the U.S. Postal System or any other delivery service.

NOTE: IF THE MARGARET E. MORTON GOVERNMENT CENTER, 999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT, CT IS CLOSED FOR ANY UNFORESEEN EVENT, BIDS WILL BE DUE AT

THE SAME TIME ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY THAT THE MARGARET E. MORTON

GOVERNMENT CENTER IS OPEN.

5.5. Submission Compliance

Certificates of Insurance: Certificates of insurance will be required from the awarded contractor prior to the commencement of any work and shall be furnished to the Department of

Public Purchases, Margaret E. Morton Government Center, Second Floor, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 and must be shown to the City of Bridgeport as an additional insured with thirty (30) days’ notice for cancellation or non-renewal of policy. A copy of the endorsement insurance will also be required for this project.

No Conflicts | Disclosure: the awarded contractor must accurately complete and submit the No

Conflicts/Disclosure Form when it receives a Notice of Intent to Award. Failure to submit the No

Conflicts within three (3) business days of receipt of the Notice of Intent may result in the loss of the award.

Non-Collusion Affidavit: all bidders must accurately complete and submit non-collusion affidavits with all bids or bids will be considered non-responsive.

Addendums: all bidders shall check the procurement portal regularly to see if any addendums are issued.

Contract Award Requirements: the contract award will require that the successful will require that the successful vendor have a valid SAM, DUNS, CT, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work.

5.6. Reservation of Rights

This solicitation is for an “Invitation to Bid (ITB) only”. This invitation to bid is not to be construed as a specific proposal or an offer to buy any products or services. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, the City expressly reserves all rights in its sole discretion and in the best interests of the City at any time prior to the selection of a preferred respondent and purchase order:

Bid Rejection: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part or to accept any bid, in its sole discretion if doing so deemed to be in the best interest of the

City of Bridgeport. This includes the right to reject any or all bids or to decline to make an award. Further, the City of Bridgeport reserves the right to make an award to more than one bidder or make awards not based solely on low bid when time is of the essence.

Expenses: The City shall not be responsible for and/or shall not pay any costs associated with the preparation, submission, or presentation of any submission, or costs incurred by the responding firms during the interview and negotiations phase of the solicitation process

Information and Materials: Any information or materials submitted to this ITB shall become the property of the City of Bridgeport and will not be returned. All submitted materials will be available for public review.

MSDS: The City of Bridgeport may request MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) or additional product information and literature or samples on any brands or products proposed as equivalents to those listed herein prior to award or to be included with shipment.

Tax Delinquency: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to ensure bidders are not delinquent on any City real estate and personal property taxes, ate the time of bid opening.

Purchase Order: No work of deliveries shall be performed under the contract award until a

Purchase Order has been issued by the Purchasing Department.

Contract Award: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to award a purchase order to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the

City of Bridgeport in terms of cost. Other factors such as lead time, equipment, availability and other factors specified in this solicitation may be considered.

Bid Dates: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to modify any dates other terms of the ITB upon posting notice. Please keep in mind dates are estimates only and are subject to change.

Liability: The City of Bridgeport is not liable to any Respondent for damages of any type, however arising.

Title: vendors are prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying, subletting, or otherwise disposing of the ultimate contract award or its rights, title or interest therein or its power to execute such agreement to any other person, company or corporation without the prior consent and approval in writing by the City.

Taxes: bidders should not include any taxes in their quotation for which the city is not liable. The City of Bridgeport will issue tax-exempt certificates covering the work upon request.

6. Terms and Conditions

All City of Bridgeport contracture terms, conditions, and requirements apply.

6.1. Additional to Purchase Order Terms and Conditions; General Provisions, and Award, and Formation of Contract:

Independent Contractor. Contractor is an Independent Contractor with respect to its relationship to the City.

Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, proceedings, liabilities, judgments, losses, costs or damages in any way relating to the negligent, willful or wanton acts or omissions of the Contractor or is agents and employees arising out of or in connection with the goods and/or services provided by Contractor.

Termination; Events of Default: Termination for Convenience. The City may terminate the

Agreement at any time and for any reason on seven (7) days written notice. Notwithstanding, City shall compensate Contractor for goods or services satisfactorily rendered prior to termination.

6.2. Payment Terms

All payments will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the resulting

Agreement.

6.3. Warranty and Support

In addition to any warranty implied by law or fact, and any other express warranties, bidder expressly warrants all items to be free from defects in design, workmanship and materials to conform strictly to applicable specifications and to be fit and sufficient for the purpose intended to be merchantable. All warranties shall survive inspection, test, acceptance of and payment by the City.

6.4. Openness of Procurement Process

Written responses, other discussions, correspondence, and all other pertinent records shall be handled as public records in compliance with State and Federal open records statutes and regulations.

6.5. Errors and Omissions

Once a response is submitted, the City of Bridgeport may consider requests by any contractor to correct errors or omissions but shall retain sole discretionary authority to determine the outcome of such a request.

6.6. Collusion

By offering a response to this ITB the supplier certifies that no attempt has been made or will be made by the consultant to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. All persons interested in this project, principal or principals being named therein, and no other person have an interest in this project or in the

Agreement which they may participate in. No person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting legitimate employees or established commercial agencies maintained by the consultant for the purpose of doing business. All firms interested in this project (including the firm's employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists attorneys and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process, including the evaluation panel and other administrative staff. The policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms; assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process.

6.7. Suspension and Debarment

The City will not participate in contracts with parties that have been debarred, suspended or excluded from Federal assistance programs per 2 CFR part 180 and part 1532 and 40 CFR part

31.35. Further, the respondent is required to verify that the respondent, or its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 19.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.40 and 29.945

The respondent is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower-tier covered transaction it participates in.

By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the respondent or proposer certifies as follows:

The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City if it is later determined that the respondent or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The respondent or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The respondent or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower-tier covered transactions.

6.8. Insurance Requirements

Prior to award a satisfactory Certificate of Insurance (COI) will be required. See attachment section for Construction Services insurance coverage.

6.9. Conflict of Interest

The proposer certifies that to the best to their knowledge or belief, no elected/appointed official or employee of the City is financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the purchase of the foods or services specified in this Request for Proposal.

Proposers are required to complete and answer the No Conflict form located in the Vendor

Questionnaire & Submission section.

6.10. City Exempt from Certain Taxes

The City is exempt from certain Connecticut sales taxes under Title 12, Chapter 219 of the

Connecticut General Statues, as amended from time to time. Services and materials for this project are exempt from State of Connecticut sales tax.

7. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

1. Federal I.D. Number or Social Security Number:*

*Response required

2. Confirmation*

Pursuant to and in compliance with your Invitation To Bid relating thereto, the submitter states that he has examined the Contract Documents and the site of the work, and that he understands the purport and magnitude of the work intended, and the undersigned hereby offers to furnish all plant, materials, supplies, equipment, labor, and other facilities and things necessary or proper for or incidental to, the proper construction of the work, and to construct the said work in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and such detailed directions, plans, and drawings as may be furnished from time to time during the progress of construction by the Engineer at the following unit and lump sum prices which prices include all incidental work, viz.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3. Contractor's License Number*

*Response required

4. Contractor's Good Standing Certification*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Contractor's_Good_Standing_...

*Response required

5. Equal Opportunity Policy Statement*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Equal_Opportunity_Policy_St...

*Response required

6. No Conflicts-Disclosure Form*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• NO_CONFLICTS_FORM_10-2018_a...

*Response required

7. List of Vehicle Type*

Vendor to upload list of vehicle type per bid sheet: Vehicle 1, 2, 3 ,4 & 5. Indicate type of vehicle including size.

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1. Invitation to Bid
2. Bid Information
2.1. Intent
2.2. Contractors Requirements and Responsibilities
2.3. Bidders must comply with the following:
2.4. Certificate of Insurance (COI) Coverage
2.5. The City reserves the right to:
3. Statement of Work
3.1. 4. SCOPE OF SERVICES & GENERAL INFORMATION
4. Bid Sheet
5. Submission Instructions
5.1. Submission Instructions
5.2. Contacting the City of Bridgeport
5.3. Electronic Submission Instructions
5.4. Paper Submission Instructions
5.5. Submission Compliance
5.6. Reservation of Rights
6. Terms and Conditions
6.1. Additional to Purchase Order Terms and Conditions; General Provisions, and Award, and Formation of Contract:
6.2. Payment Terms
6.3. Warranty and Support
6.4. Openness of Procurement Process
6.5. Errors and Omissions
6.6. Collusion
6.7. Suspension and Debarment
6.8. Insurance Requirements
6.9. Conflict of Interest
6.10. City Exempt from Certain Taxes
7. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission
1. Federal I.D. Number or Social Security Number:*
2. Confirmation*
3. Contractor's License Number*
4. Contractor's Good Standing Certification*
5. Equal Opportunity Policy Statement*
6. No Conflicts-Disclosure Form*
7. List of Vehicle Type*

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .