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

All questions regarding this invitation to bid should be directed by email to Kathy Chambers, Senior Buyer Procurement Analyst, City of West Haven, at kchambers@westhaven-ct.gov. I. II. GENERAL Bidder's submission for the whole, or any part of this solicitation, confirms the Bidder's acceptance of the provisions of this solicitation, and the provisions in the City of West Havens Charter and Ordinances. FORMING A BID A. EXAMINATION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS Bidder must: o Examine all solicitation documents; and o Visit the site, if required, to make a thorough examination of the conditions. Bidder must familiarize itself with all requirements, conditions, and difficulties that may affect the amount of work necessary to fulfill the intent of the specifications and the drawings. The City is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any solicitation document obtained from any source other than the City. Bidders obtaining any solicitation document from a non-City source, may result in the Bidders failure to receive addenda, corrections, or any other revision to the solicitation that the City may issue. B. DESCRIPTIONS The City's use of names of makes, models, and brand names, mentioned in its specifications are intended to be descriptive only and not restrictive. The City intends only to indicate to the Bidder, the type of product desired. Bidder must clearly state in their bid exactly what makes and models, if any, it intends to supply. Bidder must furnish with its bid, one or more manufacturers specification sheets (cut sheets), illustrations, or other descriptive matter that clearly indicates what the Bidder intends to supply. The City reserves the right to select the materials or services that are best suited for its needs. C. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE Time is of the essence. Bidder must deliver at such times and to such places, any materials or services, as specified in this solicitation or, if permitted, in its bid. D. TAX EXEMPTION Bidder must not include taxes in the bid amount. The City of West Haven is exempt from Federal and State Taxes, including transportation taxes. Upon Bidder's request, the City will provide to the awarded bidder, an exemption certificate. E. INSURANCE Bidder must include the cost of insurance in its bid amount.