On Call Electrical Services

The City of New Haven is soliciting bids for citywide on-call electrical services through solicitation number 2025-IFB-236, targeting comprehensive electrical maintenance across various municipal facilities. Qualified electrical contractors will be required to provide materials, labor, supervision, and tools for both regular hourly and 24/7 emergency electrical services. Contractors must possess an E-1 License with capability of working on all voltage ranges, and can utilize E-2 licensed technicians and apprentices to perform work. The specific services include tasks such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, switches, outlets, breakers, running technology cables, installing/disconnecting computer equipment, and replacing interior and exterior lighting fixtures. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of similar service experience, guarantee 24-hour parts delivery, and maintain portable communication devices. The bid responses are due by June 25, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with a contract term of one year and potential for two additional one-year renewals at the city's discretion. Contractors must respond within one hour during normal, extended, and emergency hours across weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.

The solicitation includes specific workforce diversity requirements, mandating a minimum 15% apprentice workforce with at least 50% of apprentices in their first year of training. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed, the City of New Haven has established equal employment opportunity guidelines and compliance mechanisms. The total contract value is set at $99,000, with pricing structured around hourly rates for different labor types and equipment rental rates. Contractors will be subject to the city's Living Wage Ordinance and must comply with all federal, state, and municipal regulations. The contract includes a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials, and the city reserves the right to award the contract to multiple bidders. Additional compliance requirements include submitting EEOC packages and attending mandatory pre-award conferences, with potential penalties ranging from $750 to $4,000 for various compliance violations. Contractors must also be prepared for potential inspections by city representatives and adhere to strict reporting and documentation standards.