MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND REPAIRS

The City of Torrington (hereinafter referred to as City) is accepting sealed bids from qualified parties (hereinafter referred to as Contractor, Vendor, or Proposer) on an “as needed” basis for Electrical Services: Installation, Maintenance and Repairs on an as needed basis in various City of Torrington facilities from July 2020 to June 30, 2021. All bids must be submitted in accordance with City specifications and on forms supplied by the City. Bid forms and specifications are available on the City of Torrington website at www.torringtonct.org. Vendors must register on the City’s website to download the specifications, under Bids & RFPs. Bids will be received until 11:30 A.M. June 30, 2020 when they will be opened. Bids received after the above scheduled date and time shall not be considered or opened. The City of Torrington reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, to award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest bid and to award the contract as it feels will best serve the public interest.

 

GENERAL:
The City of Torrington is accepting sealed bids from licensed and insured qualified contractors for electrical related installation services & repairs on an “as needed” basis at various city facilities throughout the City. It is the intention of the City to enter into a one-year contract for these services provided in the specifications.

 

The equipment covered by the contract resulting from this bid shall include all electrical equipment and controls located at the various city buildings, EXCEPT for any equipment being maintained under warranty by the contractor who initially installed it. Any additional items which pertain to electrical equipment shall be covered under the Contract resulting from this bid.

 

BID PROCEDURES

Sealed bids shall be submitted on forms provided by the City of Torrington and addressed to the Purchasing Agent, City of Torrington, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790. All bids must include the contractor’s name and be signed by an authorized officer or employee of the contractor submitting the bid. Bids will be opened on June 30, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. Sealed bid envelopes shall be clearly marked “EST-014-063020, MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND REPAIRS”. Bids received after the above scheduled date and time shall not be considered or opened. No faxed or email bids will be accepted. The City of Torrington shall not be held responsible for lost or misdirected bids.

 

The successful bidder will perform electrical services for the various City of Torrington facilities. The City reserves the right to receive three competitive quotes if the project will exceed $5,000.

 

When a projects estimated cost is greater than $10,000.00 it will be bid separately from this contract.

 

INQUIRIES:

The Deadline for submitted questions is June 23, 2020 by 4;00 pm. Questions may be directed to Pennie Zucco, Purchasing Agent, pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org. All information given by the city except by written addenda shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the city nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any Proposers against the City. Vendor responsible to check City website for addendum/updates 48 hours prior to bid opening.

 

Additionally, after bids are received, the City reserves the right to communicate with any or all of the proposers to clarify the provisions of this request. The City further reserves the right to request additional information at any time after proposals are opened.

 

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