Townwide Trade Labor Services

The Town of West Hartford, Connecticut is soliciting bids for Townwide Trade Labor Services (Bid #270001) on an as-needed basis for the period August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with potential extension for two additional one-year terms, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and questions due July 19, 2026 by 11:59 PM.

The solicitation may result in multiple awards across 18 distinct trade categories: carpentry, drain technician, HVAC services, plumbing, roofing, masonry, welding, flooring installation, electrical work, fencing, locksmith services, glazier services, painting, duct cleaning, emergency lighting testing, generator maintenance, and sprinkler fitting services. Contractors are required to maintain 24/7 emergency response capability for certain trades with a two-hour acknowledgment requirement; failure to respond within two hours may result in contract cancellation and the Town procuring services elsewhere without recourse to the contractor. Individual projects involving hazardous or regulated materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint, or mold are explicitly excluded from this contract.

Pricing is established through unit pricing and hourly rates submitted in bidders' responses, with labor rates differentiated for standard working hours, overtime (time and a half), weekend work, and holiday work. Prevailing wage requirements apply where applicable under Connecticut General Statute Section 31-53(a). Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and a $2,000,000 Umbrella/Excess Liability policy, with the Town of West Hartford and West Hartford Board of Education named as Additional Insureds. Bid Surety bonding of 10 percent is required if applicable. For projects anticipated to exceed $24,999 in total contract value, approval from the Purchasing Agent is required. Payment terms require payment within 45 days of acceptance of goods or services, or 25 days if State funds are utilized. The contractor serves multiple Town facilities across schools, municipal buildings, and public properties. Electronic bids must be submitted through the Town's bidding portal; no pre-bid conference is scheduled.