RFQ027-25 On-Call Trade Labor

The City of Meriden, Connecticut is requesting qualifications for on-call trade labor services under RFQ027-25, with responses due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The solicitation establishes a framework agreement to support future municipal projects funded through multiple streams; detailed scopes of work will be provided during subsequent project-level solicitations, and the City will obtain project-specific fixed quotes or execute work based on hourly rate schedules.

The City seeks qualified contractors across twenty trade categories: carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, masons, painters, roofers, fire alarm installation, security and data wiring, and related specialties. All successful contractors must maintain appropriate state licenses and certifications as required by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and comply with municipal, state, and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.

Insurance requirements are mandatory and apply regardless of contract value: comprehensive general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate; workers' compensation insurance meeting Connecticut statutory requirements; automobile liability with minimum limits of $500,000 per accident for contractors utilizing vehicles; and professional liability insurance if applicable to services provided. The City must be named as an additional insured on all liability policies. All policies must be issued by carriers authorized to do business in Connecticut and rated A- or better by A.M. Best. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to contract execution and maintained throughout the contract term.

Evaluation is weighted: qualifications and cost proposal (30%), demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and proposed work schedule (30%), references from past clients (20%), and financial responsibility and stability (20%). Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. No site visits or bidders' conferences are specified. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales and use taxes, which should not be included in pricing. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits; City building permit fees are waived, but State Training and Education Fund fees are not. Payment will be made not less than thirty days following completion of services.