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

Work includes tree clearing within approximately 4.8 acres of wooded Town-owned property to facilitate the future construction of Westons Dog Park. No bids will be accepted after the Bid Submission Deadline. Each bid must be submitted on the official form which is furnished by the Town. All blank spaces in the bid form must be filled in as noted, and no bidder shall change the language of the bid or the items mentioned therein. Questions about this Invitation to Bid shall be submitted to Larry Roberts, Director of Public Works at lroberts@westonct.gov. Bidders shall comply with State mandated laws, Equal Opportunity Employment Practices, and Safety and Health Regulations. This project is being funded in whole or part using federal funds. Bid security is required in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid and shall be in the form of a certified check or cashiers check made out to the Town of Weston. A Payment Bond in the full amount (100%) of the contract price will be required. A bidder may not withdraw a bid within fourteen days of the bid opening. The Town reserves the right to reject bids for any reason; to waive informalities and technicalities; and to accept the bid which the Town deems to be in its best interest, whether or not it is the lowest cost bid. The Town reserves the right to review the bids and reject all bids, or take no action, or elect not to select any bid. The Town also reserves the right to cancel the bid at any time and to reissue this or a substitute Invitation to Bid at a later date. In its sole discretion and without prejudice, the Town will award a contract to the bidder that it feels is best suited to complete the scope of services. The bid does not constitute a contract or offer of employment. The Town reserves the right to negotiate with any bidder any amendments to the Contract. Bid security is required in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid and shall be in the form of a certified check or cashiers check made payable to the Town of Weston. Oral, telephone and telegraphic responses will NOT be considered. A Bidder may not withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days of the bid opening. The bid bond must pledge that the Bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of Bid opening The successful Bidder shall also provide a Performance Bond, preferably in American Institute of Architects (AIA) format, within the time stipulated above, from a surety bond licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut, in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of estimate total contract price recorded in proposal of Contract Agreement as executed. A Labor and Materials payment bond in like amount will be required from successful bidder for faithful performance of Contract. Subcontractors selected to complete any work in excess of $100,000.00 must also provide both a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond, in accordance with the above stipulations, in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the estimated work. The Bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the Contract Agreement, provide all insurance documentation, and obtain all security bonds within five (5) days from the date when Notice of Award is delivered to the Bidder. In case of failure of the Bidder to execute the Contract Agreement, provide insurance documentation, or provide required security bonds, the Town may at its option consider the Bidder in default, in which case the Bid Bond accompanying the bid shall become the property of the Town. Upon receipt of acceptable performance bond, labor and materials payment bond, insurance certificates, signed agreement, and other required forms specified in the Contract Documents, the Town will, within ten (10) days, enter into and sign the Contract Agreement unless it deems it not to be in the best interest of the Town. The Notice to Proceed shall be issued within ten (10) 8 days of the execution of the agreement by the Town. Should there be reasons why the Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such a period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement. Time of Completion The Bidder must agree to commence work within ten (10) days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed from the Town and to faithfully complete the project by March 30, 2024. The Town reserves the right to reject any or any part of or all bids for any reason; to waive informalities and technicalities; and to accept the bid which the Town deems to be in its best interest, whether or not it is the lowest cost bid. The Town reserves the right to review the bids and reject all bids or take no action or elect not to select any bid. The Town also reserves the right to cancel the bid at any time and to reissue this or a substitute bid at a later date. The Town reserves the right to review the bids and decide not to undertake the project. In its sole discretion and without prejudice, the Town will award a contract to the Bidder that it feels is best suited to complete the scope of services. The bid does not constitute a contract or offer of employment.