Southbury City Bids, CT

The deadline for submitting statements of qualifications is April 23, 2026, at 10 am. The notice states, Deadline: April 23, 2026, 10 am.

Submissions will be evaluated based on relevant municipal economic development experience or private-sector marketing experience, demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, understanding of municipal economic development needs, practical, implementation-oriented approach, references and past performance, and availability and overall fit with the town's goals. The notice states, Submissions will be evaluated based on: relevant municipal economic development experience or privatesector marketing experience demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively understanding of municipal economic development needs practical, implementation-oriented approach references and past performance availability and overall fit with the towns goals.

Interested individuals shall submit a statement of qualifications that includes consultant information, description of consulting practice, years of experience, availability, relevant experience providing economic development services to municipalities or public agencies, experience working directly with town or city staff, elected officials, local businesses and stakeholders, experience with communities of similar size or character, familiarity with Connecticut economic development programs, funding sources, and agencies, description of marketing experience for private-sector companies, market research and competitive analysis, brand development and positioning, target industry identification and outreach strategies, digital and traditional marketing campaigns, messaging for site selectors, investors, and business decisionmakers, education, training, and professional background, relevant certifications or credentials if applicable, areas of specialization, approach to ongoing engagement, and understanding of the town. The notice details these requirements in section 4. Submittal Requirements.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest Ordinance may be censured or reprimanded or may be suspended or removed from office or employment. Any violation of this ordinance shall render any purchase, contract, or transaction or any part thereof affected thereby voidable by the board or selectmen. The notice states, in addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law, any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance may be censured or reprimanded or may be removed from office or employment, as the case may be, in the manner provided by law. Any violation of this ordinance shall render any purchase, contract, or transaction or any part thereof affected thereby voidable by the board or selectmen.

The bid notice states that the commitment to deliver is not later than November 1, 2026.

The bid notice states that bidders are to identify their standard warranty terms and warranty duration.

The bid notice states that Southbury will apply criteria including visual appearance, clarity of attachment design, commitment to long-term life, specificity in descriptions, review of other clients' comments, contact and phone numbers, definition of bidder's span of experience, compliance with Southbury's code of ethics/conflict of interest, and commitment to deliver not later than November 1, 2026, and project price.

The bid notice requires company background materials, qualifications of key personnel, availability, examples of at least two comparable projects completed within the last five years, references, local knowledge, potential conflicts of interest, litigation/arbitration history, proposed scope of work, and professional liability insurance.

The bid notice states that any instance of the contractor violating any provisions of the Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest Ordinance will be sufficient cause for the town to terminate any or all of the contractor's contracts or pending contracts with the town.

The bid notice mentions an optional site walk and encourages bidders to visit Southbury to inspect the existing poles and power interfaces prior to bidding.

The bid notice states that bidders are required to either provide actual samples of their proposed illuminated wreaths and/or garlands, or provide a live video under dark environment conditions.

The bid notice states that the work must be completed no later than October 1, 2026.

The bid notice requires the bidder to provide onsite troubleshooting and repair of all upfit pole failures for a period of not less than 180 days.

Southbury will apply criteria including clear commitment to start and complete work within the defined time span, commitment to provide reliable GFI receptacles, upfit price, proof of electrical contractor license, and commitment to analyze and fix issues for 180 days after activation.

Responses must include company background materials, qualifications of key personnel, availability, examples of at least two comparable projects completed in the last five years, references, local knowledge, potential conflicts of interest, and litigation/arbitration history.

The Town of Southbury's Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Ordinance states that any violation may result in censure, reprimand, suspension, or removal from office or employment, and may render any affected purchase, contract, or transaction voidable.