This is a public tender notice from the Town of Trumbull, Connecticut, for the Parking expansion and circulation design phase 1 at Trumbull High School. Bids will be compared based on the sum of quantities multiplied by unit prices, plus lump sum prices. Bidders are presumed to have inspected the sites and are familiar with all contract documents. The contractor must employ methods that do not interrupt other contractors' work and must provide an organization chart and equipment list prior to construction startup. The contractor shall supply a full-time foreman satisfactory to the town. The town may vary the contractor's sequence of operations at its direction. Time is of the essence, and delays due to the contractor's circumstances may lead to default proceedings. Extensions of time may be granted for delays imposed by the engineer or for extra work ordered. Bids must be written or typed on the provided form, stating prices in words and figures, and signed by the bidder with their business address. Bidders must submit their bids bound with the complete volume of contract documents. The contractor must perform no work during town holidays or outside normal working hours without specific approval. The town's payment terms are net 30 days after invoice approval, with a 5% retention until final completion. All materials and workmanship are subject to inspection and testing by the engineer. The contractor is responsible for protecting town property and their own work. The contractor shall not sublet any part of the work or assign moneys due without written consent. The contractor shall employ a project superintendent and foreman acceptable to the town. The contractor warrants financial solvency, experience, familiarity with laws, and has examined plans, specifications, and the site. The contractor will pay all patent fees and procure necessary permits. The contractor expressly warrants work to be free from defects and agrees to correct any appearing within the maintenance period. The town may withhold payments to assure payment of claims, protect against defective work, or prevent loss due to injury or damage. The town has the right to stop work or terminate the contract under various conditions, including bankruptcy, failure to supply skilled workmen or materials, failure to prosecute work diligently, failure to make prompt payment, or substantial violation of contract provisions. The town may also terminate for convenience if the project's purpose is no longer served. The contractor is responsible for cleaning up refuse and debris and removing surplus materials before final payment. All work is subject to the control of the engineer, who is the final judge of quality and suitability. Provisions required by law are deemed inserted. The contractor shall handle and distribute materials and provide storage. New materials and equipment are required unless otherwise specified. Samples may be submitted for inspection and testing, with costs borne by the town if acceptable, and by the contractor if rejected. The contractor shall submit shop and working drawings for approval. The contractor shall not occupy private land without written consent. Streets may be closed to traffic only upon written order, and traffic must be maintained. Dust control is required. Trees and shrubs must be protected. As-built drawings must be maintained. The scope of work is to complete the project in full compliance with plans and specifications. Quantities are estimates, and payment will be based on actual quantities used and accepted at the unit bid price, with exceptions for changes in project scope. Extra work will be compensated on a cost-plus percentage basis. Noise operations must be limited according to town charter.
The contractor shall commence work on the day specified by the engineer and fully complete the work within the number of consecutive calendar days specified as the period for completion, unless extended by the town.
The town's terms of payment are net 30 days after approval of invoice. No invoice will be paid until acceptance of goods ordered. The town shall retain five percent (5%) of each estimate until final completion and acceptance of all work.
The contractor expressly warrants that his work shall be free from any defects in material or workmanship, and agrees to correct any such defects which may appear within the maintenance period, following final completion of work.
Bids will be compared on the basis of the sum of the quantities multiplied by respective unit prices, added to lumpsum prices. In the event that there is a discrepancy in the bid sheet between the lumpsum or unit prices written in words and figures, the prices written in words shall govern.
The contractor represents and warrants that he is financially solvent and that he is experienced in and competent to perform the type of work, or to furnish plant and equipment materials and supplies. He also represents that he is familiar with all federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations, and has carefully examined the plans and specifications and the site of the work.
In the event the contractor fails to perform the work in a timely manner due to the contractor's poor planning, financial status, errors in construction or any other reason directly attributed to the contractor's circumstances, the town may institute default proceedings against the contractor to recover damages and losses.
At the time of opening of bids, each bidder shall be presumed to have inspected the sites, and to have read and made himself thoroughly familiar with the plans and contract documents including all addenda.
If the engineer so requires, either prior to or after commencement of the work, the contractor shall submit additional samples of materials for such special tests as the engineer deems necessary to demonstrate that they conform to the specifications.