Renovation of a residential development in Southbury, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development.

All interested contractors are required to attend. Note: Contractor is to submit the entire bid package and any addendum issued. All bids must be filled in completely. It is suggested that the contractor retain a copy of the entire bid package. All bids shall remain in effect for forty-five (45) calendar days after the receipt of bids. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WBE/ SBE/ MBE & SECTION 3 DESIGNATED BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 1. The Contractor, unless otherwise specified, shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and related items, and pay all necessary taxes, fees, and permits necessary to complete all of his work as detailed on the attached scope of work. 2. All rehabilitation, alterations, repairs, or extensions shall be in compliance with all applicable codes of the Municipality. All electrical, heating, and plumbing work shall comply with the rules and regulations of the National, State and Local Codes. Before commencing work, contractors and/or subcontractors shall obtain all necessary permits. 3. The Contractor certifies that he has familiarized himself with the requirements of the specifications and plans and understands the extent and character of the work to be done, and inspected the premises and given his full attention to any and all areas with which he might become specifically involved. He must familiarize himself with all conditions relating to and affecting his work and bid. 4. The selected Contractor must, prior to contract signing, supply the Town and the Owner with the original certificates of insurance for general liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation, as applicable. General liability insurance shall be a broad form contractual endorsement with minimum limits of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence for bodily injury and five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) dollars per occurrence for property damage. Auto Liability insurance shall cover hired and non-hired autos in accordance with State law. Workers' Compensation Insurance shall have a minimum limit of one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars for each accident. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner and the Town under these policies. The contractor shall name the Owner, the Town, and A&E Services Group, LLC as additional insured as their interests may appear on the General Liability Insurance. 5. The selected Contractor and all subcontractors are required to have a Dun & Bradstreet (DUN's) number and Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) as a condition of contract award. If a business does not have a DUNS and CAGE registration, they will have thirty (30) days to obtain them or forfeit the award. These numbers can be obtained from the following websites: Duns & Bradstreet: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform Central Contracting Registration: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 1. The Owner may cancel this contract by and not be liable to the Contractor or the 2. Municipality. Should the Owner opt to cancel they must sign and send the attached cancellation notice, see Attachment A, to the Contractor, otherwise the Owner shall issue a Notice to proceed authorizing the contractor to commence with the proposed improvements. Should the Notice to Proceed not be issued prior to 10 consecutive calendar days from the date of the expiration date of the right to cancel then the Contract will become Null and void. 7. Section 1 - Page 2 8. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract prior to and complete the work by 7. The Contractor and Owner agree that all services offered by the Municipality and A&E Services Group, LLC. (hereinafter referred to as the "Program Manager"), which may affect the Contractor and Owner, are offered to facilitate the project implementation and applicable program compliance. The Contractor and Owner agree to, upon review and acceptance of such services provided, indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the Municipality and Project Manager, their officers, agents and employees from and against any and all damage, liability, loss, expense, judgment or deficiency of any nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and other costs and expenses incident to any suit, action or proceeding) incurred or sustained by Municipality or Project Manager which shall arise out of or result from Project Manager 's actions performed in good faith of services pursuant to the Professional Services Contract. The Contractor and Owner agree that the Project Manager shall not be liable to the Contractor or Owner, its heirs, successors or assigns, for any act performed within the duties and scope of employment pursuant to Professional Services Contract. 8. All materials shall be new and of acceptable quality to what is specified. The property Owner shall select all colors for materials. All work performed, and materials utilized must be performed and installed in accordance with the applicable manufacturer's latest instructions and specifications. If there is a conflict between the specifications and manufacturer's installation instruction, the manufacturer's installation instructions shall prevail. 9. All work shall be neat and accurate and done in a manner in accordance with customary trade practices. 10. All manufacturers' warranties are to be extended to the property Owner free and clear of all liens. 11. The Contractor shall provide a written warranty and guarantee for labor and materials for a one (1) year period from the date of the Certificate of Completion. This guarantee shall be in addition to and not in limitation of, in lieu of, or modify any other guarantee that is due the property Owner from any manufacturer. See enclosed sample letter of warranty and guarantee. 12. The Contractor shall repair or replace all work, materials, and equipment which are found to be defective during the construction and guarantee period. Repair shall include any damage to surrounding work caused by the failure and/or necessary for the repair or replacement of the defect. All repairs and replacements shall be performed at no additional expense to the Owner and shall be completed prior to final payment.