This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The intent of these specifications is to describe the refuse and recycling collection services to be supplied to Town residences in accordance with this contract. In general, the Contractor will be responsible for the curbside pickup of refuse on a weekly basis and recycling pick-up on a weekly basis. The Contractor will pick up refuse and recyclables on the same day at each residence served on a rotating schedule that the Town will approve and publish, and he will deliver the refuse to WWP and the recyclables to a place of the Town's choosing. The Contractor will be paid based on his bid prices (per residence per month) on a monthly basis. The Town of Mansfield hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and they will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex, in consideration for an award. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Womens Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. If you intend to bid please notify John Carrington, Director of Public Works at (860) 429-3331 or by email at dpw@mansfieldct.org so you may receive any and all addendum. To receive consideration bids must be uploaded no later than the day and hour mentioned above. The Town of Mansfield reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to waive any informality; or to accept any bid deemed in the best interests of the Town of Mansfield. All bids shall be considered valid for a period of ninety (90) days. Each bid must be accompanied by bid bond or certified check of the bidder in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid. Such bond or check will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders within three days after the opening of the bids, and the remaining cash, checks, or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the Town and the accepted bidder have executed the contract, or if no ward has been made within 90 days of the opening of the bids, upon demand of the bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he/she has not been notified of the acceptance of the bid. Each bidder is cautioned to examine the specifications, drawings, samples, etc. pertaining to the bid to fully acquaint himself with the exact existing conditions relating to the work and has fully informed himself as to the work involved and the difficulties and restrictions attending the performance of this bid. Failure on the part of the bidder to examine all pertinent documents samples or job areas shall not entitle him to any relief from the conditions imposed in the proposal, the specifications, and the contract. Unsigned bids or bids without an original signature will not be accepted. At the time of the opening of bids each bidder shall be presumed to have inspected the work and to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with all of the Contract Documents (including addenda). The failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or examine any form, instruction or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his/her bid. If any bidder contemplating submitting a proposal is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of these specifications, he may submit requests for information and/or clarification in writing via e-mail to dpw@mansfieldct.org by August 15, 2023. No interpretations as to the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract Documents shall be made to any bidder orally The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and bonds required within 15 days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his bid, shall forfeit to the Town as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid. Contractors may be required to furnish a Payment and/or Performance Bond if awarded the contract. Attorneys-in-fact who sign contract bonds must file, with each bond, a certified and effectively dated copy of their power of attorney. Certificates of Insurance may be required and must be furnished by the Contractor prior to any work being performed. Purchases made the Town are exempt from Fair Trade Laws as well as the payment of any sales, excise, or Federal Transportation taxes. Such taxes must not be included in the bid prices. Tax exemption certificates, for merchandise accepted by the Town, will be completed at the request of the Contractor furnishing the goods and services. Question Deadline 08/15/2023 If any bidder contemplating submitting a proposal is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of these specifications, he may submit requests for information and/or clarification in writing via e-mail to dpw@mansfieldct.org. No interpretations as to the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract Documents shall be made to any bidder orally