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

You are invited to submit a proposal for Commercial Gas Ranges for Greenwich Public Schools for the 2023/2024 school year. The attached Bid specifications detail the requirements we are looking for. Bidders are urged to read all documents carefully and fill out all information requested. Bids which are incomplete, obscure, or conditional, and which contain irregularities of any kind, will be subject to rejection for failure to comply strictly with these conditions. Questions concerning this bid will be received by email only directed to the Bid Department, (bid_department@greenwich.k12.ct.us). In the "Subject" line you must put Bid #2434-24 Gas Ranges. All questions must be received no later than noon on February 2, 2024. All answers will be posted as an addendum electronically by noon on February 8, 2024. It is the responsibility of all bidders to verify that they are current with all Addendums prior to bid submission. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in the bidder waiving his right to dispute the bid specifications and conditions. Questions received verbally will not be answered. Bidders are urged to read all documents carefully considering that our bid may have changed from the past. Bids which are incomplete, obscure, or conditional, and which contain irregularities of any kind, will be subject to rejection. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the bid or reject any or all bids or to accept any bid which appears to be in the best interest of the Board. The Board also reserves the right to award by group items and to reserve the full-unquestioned right to award this bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the opening time and date. Any bid received after the time and date as specified will not be considered. The Greenwich Board of Education reserves the right to award like items by group at our discretion. The Bidder is responsible for providing the correct unit, manufacturer name, and ISBN number. The bidder must guarantee inside deliveries to Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Road, Greenwich CT. Freight cost must be included in the bid price (F.O.B Destination) and delivered between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. by appointment only . Monday through Friday. Arrangements for delivery of equipment may be made by calling the Purchasing Department at (203) 625-7411. Delivery trucks should be no longer than 30 feet and must be on the wining bidder's company truck. Bidders must be in a 15 mile radius to Greenwich CT. Each bidder must indicate the week of delivery in his/her bid. When the bid is awarded the bidder must give in writing the delivery date. Each bidder must submit a descriptive and detailed specification along with a picture of each item you are bidding on. The successful vendor shall guarantee that all Appliances delivered will conform in every respect with accepted standards of workmanship, material and performance, and follow all provisions of Federal and State Laws and Regulations and these specifications. Bidders must comply with all Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations and all applicable safety standards. No amount shall be added for the Connecticut Sales Tax or Federal Tax. The Greenwich Public Schools is exempt from the payment of taxes imposed by the Federal Government and/or State of Connecticut. Taxes must not be included in the bid price. Should the bidder find, during examination of specifications, any discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts in the specifications or be in doubt as to the meaning of any portion of them, he/she shall bring the question to the attention of the Purchasing Department at the Board of Education at once and no later than ten (10) days before the bid due date. The Purchasing Department will review questions and, where information sought is not clearly indicated or specified, the Purchasing Department will then instruct all bidders in writing regarding the points in question, by issuing a clarifying addendum which will become a part of the specifications. No alleged "verbal interpretation" shall be held valid. All addenda issued during this period supersedes previous information and automatically becomes part of the specifications. If the Board of Education deems it necessary, it may postpone the opening date of bids by notifying the bidders by issuing of an addendum. All addenda issued during the proposed period supersedes previous information and automatically becomes part of the specifications. The Greenwich Board of Education reserves the right to accept the bid or bids of the lowest qualified bidder, kind, quality and material being equal, to select a single item from the bidder, or to accept the bid as a whole; to reject any and all bids, and to waive any omission or informalities in any bid. The Board of Education purchase order number must be clearly marked on each box delivered and a packing slip must accompany the shipment. Companies bidding on any items must have been in business under the same name for at least five (5) years unless purchased by a larger company. If Greenwich High School does not receive requested items, the winning bidder's representative must resolve the issue within five (5) business days. Absolutely no substitutions will be made to any items or orders without the consent of the purchasing department. The bidder's failure to deliver on time and failure to completely fill all orders will place your company in breach of the herein agreement and will result in the termination thereof. In such a case, Greenwich Public Schools reserves the right to any legal and/or equitable remedies available. The successful vendor shall guarantee that all items delivered will conform in every respect with accepted standards of workmanship, material and performance, and follow all provisions of Federal and State Laws and Regulations and these specifications. Hazardous Substances: All hazardous substances delivered to the Greenwich Public Schools must conform to all Federal and State regulations pertaining to labeling of hazardous substances, etc. If requested, a completed Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) OSHA form 20, from the latest edition of the Hazardous Materials Handbook of the National Fire Protection Association, must be submitted before an order is considered complete. Send sheets for all items awarded together. All items are to meet specifications, if any, set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission under the "Consumer Products Safety Act" (Public Law 92-575) of October 27, 1972, and all amendments thereto. Bidder agrees to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the standards and regulations issued there under. Bidder certifies that all items furnished and all work performed hereunder will comply with said standards and regulations. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless buyer for any loss, damages, fine, penalty, and or expense whatsoever as a result of Bidder's failure to comply with the Act and any such standards or regulations issues there under. Failure to comply with all stipulations within this bid shall be considered sufficient reason for rejection of this bid. Greenwich Public Schools will only accept one (1) invoice upon completion of order. No payments will be made on incomplete Purchase Orders. The Board of Education shall have the right to take such steps, as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work. The bidder shall furnish the Board of Education with information and data for this purpose as the Board of Education may request. The right is reserved to reject any bid where on investigation of the evidence, or information submitted by such bidder does not satisfy the Board of Education. The bidder is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the contract. No amount shall be added for the Connecticut Sales Tax or Federal Tax. The Greenwich Public Schools is exempt from the payment of taxes imposed by the Federal Government and/or State of Connecticut. Taxes must not be included in the bid price. Bidders must comply with all Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations and all applicable safety standards. Should the bidder find, during examination of specifications, any discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts in the specifications or be in doubt as to the meaning of any portion of them, he/she shall bring the question to the attention of the Purchasing Department at the Board of Education at once and no later than ninety-six (96) business hours before the bid due date. The Purchasing Department will review questions and where information sought is not clearly indicated or specified, the Purchasing Department will then instruct all bidders in writing regarding the points in question, by issuing a clarifying addendum which will become a part of the specifications. No alleged "verbal interpretation" shall be held valid. All addenda issued during this period supersede previous information and automatically becomes part of the specifications. If the Board of Education deems it necessary, it may postpone the opening date of bids by notifying each bidder by telephone, mail or the issuing of an addendum. The Greenwich Board of Education reserves the right to accept the bid or bids of the lowest qualified bidder, kind, quality and material being equal, to select a single item from the bidder, or to accept the bid as a whole; to reject any and all bids, and to waive any omission or informalities in any bid