On-Call Door and Hardware Services

The Town of Berlin, Connecticut is requesting proposals for on-call door and hardware services under RFP #2026-29, with proposals due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The Town anticipates selecting one or more firms to provide comprehensive labor, materials, travel, mileage, and truck fees on an as-needed basis for municipal building projects.

Eligible vendors must demonstrate three years of relevant experience in Connecticut, possess proper state licensing, maintain a documented internal control environment, and have a business continuity plan. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation at statutory limits or $1,000,000 (whichever is greater), Comprehensive General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Professional Liability of $1,000,000, Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 each accident. The Town must be named as an additional insured.

The contract term runs July 2026 through June 2028 with a renewable option thereafter. Proposers must provide pricing for four line items: hourly labor rates, mileage charges, travel charges per hour, and truck fees. The Town is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales and use taxes, which must not be included in pricing. Proposals must include a complete proposal document (excluding pricing), three business references with contact information, a Certificate of Insurance, a W-9 form, and a signed proposal confirmation. All submissions must be electronic through the Town's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/berlinct. Questions are due June 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time and will post the Notice of Award on the e-Procurement Portal.