Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in North Haven, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

All questions regarding the above solicitation for Bid shall be submitted to Lynn K. Sadosky, P.E., Director of Public Works in writing only at sadosky.lynn@town.north-haven.ct.us with a copy to Edward J. Swinkoski, CPA, Director of Finance and Administration at swinkoski.edward@town.north-haven.ct.us The Town of North Haven Northeast Fire House Facility is open daily, Monday through Friday (with the exception of some of the federally observed holidays) from 7 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and is a fully operational fire house. The Successful Bidder shall be responsible for coordinating all services with the Town and checking in daily with the Northeast Fire House Office and/or its Designee prior to any and all work conducted All questions regarding the Bid Specifications and Plans referred to as Fire Department Training Tower Project, Northeast Fire House, 366 Washington Avenue, North Haven, Project No. 21-09 shall be submitted in writing and on or before 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. on Friday, September 18, 2020. No inquiries or questions will be accepted after 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. on Friday, September 18, 2020. All bids shall be held firm by the bidders for a period not less than ninety (90) days from the Bid Opening Date. No Bidder shall withdraw their bid during that time period. No oral or facsimile bid proposals are permitted or shall be considered as valid. The Town of North Haven reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities, irregularities, omissions, or technical defects in the bids if the Town, in its sole discretion, deems the same to be in the best interest of the Town. Bidders shall note that work under this Contract is not subject to Prevailing Wage Rates. The successful bidder shall furnish payment and performance bonds from a T List surety authorized to issue bonds in Connecticut. The Successful Bidder shall participate and comply with all applicable affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, non-discrimination and local hiring preferences established by the Town of North Haven and the State of Connecticut. All bidders shall comply with and satisfy the Town of North Haven Standard Bid and Contract Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available from the Department of Finance and Administration. All work to be conducted under the Fire Department Training Tower Project, Northeast Fire House at 366 Washington Avenue, North Haven, shall be conducted within the Town of North Haven property and/or right of way. Approvals have been secured for the project through the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Building Department and therefore permitted under Town of North Haven requirements and regulations The successful Bidder shall be required to obtain both Building and Fire Department Permits for the project Before construction commences. However, Permit Fees with the Exception of the State of Connecticut Educational Fee, will be waived. After bids are opened, the Town will determine the qualifications and responsibility of the apparent low bidder, and the responsiveness of the bid. In reviewing the bids, the Town may consider the past performance, financial responsibility, sales and service experience of the bidders. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any defects in same, or to choose to make purchases other than strictly in accordance with price considerations, and/or to choose other than the lowest bidder, if it be deemed by the Town to be in the best interest of the Town of North Haven. This contract is being bid pursuant to Section 406 of the Charter for the Town of North Haven. The attention of the bidders is also directed to the Ordinances of the Town of North Haven, including Chapter 32 - Bid Preference for Town-based Businesses. Copies of Town of North Haven Ordinances are available upon request and/or by downloading the Ordinance from the Town of North Haven The attached project specifications apply to the construction of a new five-story Fire Training Tower for the North Haven Fire Department located at 366 Washington Avenue in North Haven, CT. The structure is approximately 50 feet high and consists of a structural steel framework of conventional steel I-beams and tubular steel columns. The floor system consists of plywood decking supported by I-shaped floor joists at each level. The columns are founded on concrete foundation walls with an integral mat foundation and a full basement. The lateral system consists of eccentrically braced frames which are infilled with non-load bearing Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW). Unique features of the tower include the design of three different stair configurations, repelling stanchions at multiple floors, a removeable floor panel on the first floor and an operable practice canopy with adjustable roof pitch. ALL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: THE NEW BID DATE WILL BE EITHER SEPT. 30 OR OCT. 1. THE TOWN WILL SEND OUT AN ADDENDUM ANNOUNCING THE CHANGE ON MONDAY SEPT. 21