Sealed bids due December 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM for elevator maintenance service for 13 elevators across multiple city buildings and parking garages. Two-year contract from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028 with option to extend. Pre-bid conference and site inspection recommended on November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bids must be submitted in duplicate, clearly labeled, and cannot be faxed or emailed. Performance bond required for contracts over $50,000. Insurance requirements include general liability, auto liability, umbrella, and workers compensation. Award to lowest responsible qualified bidder with resident bidder preference up to 10%.
Bids must be submitted by December 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Please submit bids in duplicate, by december 1, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Cash discount terms of 30 days are mentioned. terms: cash discount 30 days
Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified bidder. award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified bidder
Bidders must complete reference sheet, W9, non-collusive affidavit, and notice to prospective bidders certification. all bidders must complete the reference sheet of elevator services provided to other municipalities or the state of connecticut agencies, w9, non collusive affidavit of bidders and the notice to prospective bidders certification required forms
In case of default, the city may procure services elsewhere and hold the bidder liable for excess costs. in the event of default by the bidder, the city reserves the right to procure the commodities andor services from other sources and hold the bidder liable for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
Recommended walkthrough on November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. recommended walkthrough to see the elevator systems will be held on november 10, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Written requests for interpretation must be submitted at least 10 days prior to bid opening. submit a written request for an interpretation thereof to the city purchasing agent at least 10 days prior to scheduled bid opening.
Bids not in full compliance may be rejected as not responsive. the city reserves the right to reject any bid submitted that is not in full compliance with these instructions to bidders as being not responsive.