Renovation of a fire / police facility in Litchfield, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

Proposal Questions Any questions pertaining to the scope of the work or content or procedure for submitting proposals should be directed to Dave Rogers Fire Chief by e-mail to be received no later than February 28, 2023. Any questions received after that date will not be answered. Contact information is as follows: David Rogers, Fire Chief david.t.rogers@att.net 4. Basis of Award It is intended this Contract shall be awarded to the Bidder that best meets the needs of the Town of Litchfield with respect to qualifications, contractor's submitted start a and cost. Qualifications shall include the ability of the Contractor to complete all work within the stated time frame. 5. Notice of Award The Town shall give notice of Acceptance of a bid to the successful bidder by mail to the Bidder's address stated in the bid. Individuals are invited to attend the Bid Opening, with official bid results pending notification of the successful bidder. 6. Award of Contract The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason the Town deems advisable, and to award contract or contracts to any Contractors bidding on the work, regardless of the amount of bid. 7. Bid Security A bid bond or certified check is not required for this bid Performance; Labor and Material Bond A Performance Bond or Certified Check is required for this bid. 9. Scope of Work Change The Town reserves the right to change the scope of the project after the bid is awarded, without penalty to the Town. All changes in scope will be issued in writing by the Fire Chief or his designee. 10. Substitution of Named Brands Should brand names appear in this bid, before bidding on any item considered equal to or better than a named item, the Bidder must get written approval from the Fire Chief or his designee. 11. Price, Discounts, and Payment Prices bid shall not include any taxes, Local, State, or Federal, as the Town is not liable. In addition to the price bid, each Bidder may quote binding discounts, which will be considered when making the award. 12. Delays Contract time delays for completion of work shall be authorized in writing by Fire Chief or his designee. 13. Liquidated Damages The amount of two hundred dollars ($200) is agreed upon as liquidated damages and shall be paid for every day the Contractor exceeds the allowable contract time for completion. This sum shall be paid by the Contractor to the Town or withheld from final payment to the Contractor. The contract time period must start with the Notice to Proceed from the Town of Litchfield. 14. Assignment of Contract Contractor shall not sublet, sell, transfer, assign, or dispose of contract or any portion thereon or of right, title, or interest therein of obligations thereunder, without written consent of the Town 15. Acceptance of Subcontractor Submission of name of Subcontractor in proposal shall be deemed to constitute an acceptance by Contractor, if awarded contract of bid, of such Subcontractor. Any alteration therein, after award of contract, shall be subject to the approval of the Town. 16. Basis of Payment Payment for this work shall be at the lump sum bid for work completed and accepted, except as noted herein and shall include all equipment, materials, labor, and tools incidental to the completion of this work.