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This is a public tender from the Town of Southbury, CT, for licensed electricians to upfit existing streetlight poles with 120 VAC electrical outlets. The scope of work includes installing weather-resistant GFI receptacles, extended chase nipples, and routing internal wiring. Bidders must prepare cost proposals for quantities of 75, 100, or 150 poles and provide onsite troubleshooting and repair for 180 days. The work must be completed by October 1, 2026. Proposals are due by May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM and must include company background, qualifications, availability, work examples, references, local knowledge, conflict of interest disclosures, litigation history, proposed scope of work, and proof of $1 million professional liability insurance. Evaluation criteria include commitment to schedule, GFI reliability, price, contractor license, and repair commitment. The successful bidder must also comply with the Town's Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Ordinance and provide a signed indemnification certificate.
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.