Furnish Light Poles and Fixtures

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2223-008 to furnish light poles and fixtures. The procurement specifically requires the purchase of 18 Valmont poles with varying specifications, including models DS210-900E389-D2PC-GV-GV-FBC-LAB, DS330-600W300-D2PC-FPGV-DB-FBC-LAB, and R-290860108T4-D1-SBF with 8' aluminum mast arm, as well as 5 RAB square steel poles (RAB PS4-07-20D2) and 25 General Electric 8' mast arms (RBSCWH8X2GV). The bid was released on July 18, 2022, with a deadline for questions set for July 29, 2022, and a final response deadline of August 3, 2022, at 11:00 am. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Town of Manchester's OpenGov procurement portal. Vendors are required to meet specific insurance and indemnification requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and excess coverage.

The contract is subject to the Town of Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance, which mandates that covered employers pay eligible employees a living wage of $14.49 per hour with comprehensive health care benefits or $19.39 per hour without such benefits. Bidders must complete a mandatory Living Wage Certification Form, which includes provisions for potential exemptions for nonprofit organizations, employers with fewer than 25 eligible employees, or contracts valued under $25,000. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on its best interests. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a targeted purchase of specialized light infrastructure components. Potential bidders must carefully review the living wage requirements and ensure full compliance with the certification process, as incomplete or incorrect submissions may result in bid disqualification.