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

The Housing Authority of The City of Danbury (HACD) hereby issues this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a qualified licensed firm to provide chimney cleaning and repair services. As herein described, HACD invites bids to satisfy the requirements set forth in this IFB. HACD is located at 2 Mill Ridge Road, Danbury CT, 06811, was established in 1948 under the Connecticut General Statutes to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing to low-income and moderate-income families. HACD is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of Danbury Connecticut. HACD's day-to-day operations are directed by the Executive Director. HACD operates in Fairfield County, and administers about 2300 low and moderate income apartment units under a variety of federal, state and local assisted housing programs which support a wide mix of single, family, disabled and special needs households. HACD is primarily funded through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. With approximately 40 employees, the HACD administers its programs from an operational budget of approximately $2 million per year and a total budget of approximately $16 million per year. A. HACD'S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS 1. HACD reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality in the IFB process, or to terminate the IFB process at any time, if deemed by the HACD to be in its best interests. 2. HACD reserves the right not to award a contract pursuant to this IFB. 3. HACD reserves the right to terminate a contract awarded pursuant to this IFB, at any time for its convenience upon 10 days written notice to the successful Bidder(s). 4. HACD reserves the right to determine the days, hours and locations that the successful Bidder(s) shall provide the services called for in this IFB. 5. HACD reserves the right to retain all Bids submitted and not permit withdrawal for a period of 60 days subsequent to the deadline for receiving Bids without the written consent of the HACD Director of Procurement. 6. HACD reserves the right to negotiate the fees proposed by the Bidder entity. 7. HACD reserves the right to reject and not consider any Bid that does not meet the requirements of this IFB, including but not necessarily limited to incomplete Bids and/or Bids offering alternate or non-requested services. 8. HACD shall have no obligation to compensate any Bidder for any costs incurred in responding to this IFB. The term of the contract awarded pursuant to the IFB shall be for a term of 1 year with the option to extend for four (4) additional one (1) year terms. Negotiations for a new fixed rate for each contract extension are permissible. Bidders may submit questions in writing to the Housing Authority, 2 Mill Ridge Road, Danbury Connecticut 06811, Attn: Mrs. Lisa Gilchrist or e-mail: lgilchrist@hacdct.org. Such written questions must be received by September 9th, 2024 by 2:00pm (EST).