On-Call Electrical Services Re-Bid

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is soliciting responses for on-call electrical services under an invitation to bid, with responses due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The Town intends to establish a list of qualified contractors available on an as-needed basis for building electrical work, water treatment facility electrical work, and sewer treatment facility electrical work, ranging from short-duration repairs to major installations spanning multiple days or weeks. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, OSHA standards, and licensing requirements.

Pricing is structured on an hourly rate basis across three tiers: regular hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), overtime hours (Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and emergency hours (Saturday after 4:00 p.m. and all hours Sunday and holidays). Bidders must provide hourly rates for Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, and bucket truck services. Materials markup is permitted between 0% and 30%. Bidders must specify a minimum callout time, if any. Travel time is not compensable, and hourly rates must include all required technicians, tools, and equipment. Prices remain firm during the contract term; annual adjustments may be applied based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.

The contract term runs from date of award through November 30, 2028, with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Contract extension negotiations must occur approximately four months prior to expiration. The Town of Manchester Living Wage Ordinance applies, requiring covered employers with service contracts exceeding $25,000 in any fiscal year to pay eligible employees $18.25 per hour (with comprehensive health benefits) or $26.70 per hour (without benefits).

Contractors must provide certificates of insurance before work begins, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Automobile Liability ($1 million), and Umbrella/Excess Coverage ($1 million). Questions are due September 15, 2026. Bid opening occurs virtually via Zoom on September 17, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal.