On-Call Trade Labor

The City of Meriden, Connecticut is soliciting qualifications for on-call trade labor services across 20 trade categories including carpentry, drywall installation, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, masonry, painting, flooring, glazing, fencing, fire alarm services, insulation, security and data services, siding, sprinkler fitting, welding fabrication, and general labor, with responses due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The RFQ establishes a framework contract allowing the City to obtain project-specific fixed quotes or execute work based on hourly rate schedules provided by successful contractors. Detailed scopes of work are not currently available and will be provided during subsequent project-level solicitations. For projects exceeding $34,999.00, the City will solicit proposals from multiple contractors within the same scope of work. Contractors must submit responses via the City's eProcurement Portal including a Non-Collusive Statement/Affidavit, Proposers Qualification Statement, and Proposal and Fees.

All successful contractors must maintain appropriate state licenses and certifications as required by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and provide certificates of insurance covering general liability, automobile liability, and workers compensation. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits; the City will waive building permit fees but not State Training and Education Fund fees. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut state sales and use taxes, which must not be included in proposals.

Evaluation criteria are qualifications and cost proposal (30 points), demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and proposed work schedule (30 points), client references (20 points), and financial responsibility and stability (20 points). Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Payment will be made no less than thirty days following completion of services. No proposals may be withdrawn within ninety days of the opening date.