SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATION
DOCUMENTS
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL
SERVICES
RFQ 2026-002
TOWN OF SOUTHBURY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
501 MAIN STREET SOUTH
SOUTHBURY, CT 06488
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Sheet ........................................................................................................................................1
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................2
Request for Qualifications ...............................................................................................................3
Information for Submitters ..............................................................................................................4
Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest Ordinance.................................................................................6
Specifications .................................................................................................................................11
Submittal ........................................................................................................................................14
Non-Collusion Agreement......................................................................................................15
Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest Agreement ......................................................................16
Attachment A: Mandatory Statement of Qualifications .........................................................17
Part I. Essential Requirements for Qualification ...............................................................17
Part II. Organization, History, and Organizational Performance; Compliance with Civil
and Criminal Laws .............................................................................................................19
Part III. Recent Construction Projects Completed .............................................................28
Attachment B: Contractor Safety Checklist ...........................................................................29
Attachment C: Contractor Inventory List...............................................................................31
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LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES
RFQ 2026-002
In accordance with its Procurement/Bidding Policy, the Town of Southbury is soliciting
qualifications from experienced contractors to be prequalified to provide construction equipment
rental services to the Town for work associated with the construction of public roads and similar
projects throughout the Town. It is the intent of the Town to enter into a contractual agreement
with one or several contractors to provide services on an as-needed basis.
Submittals will be received by the First Selectman’s Office, Town Hall, 501 Main Street South,
Southbury, Connecticut 06488 until 10:15 AM local time, on March 10, 2026.
Specifications and qualification documents may be obtained at the Office of the First Selectman
at the above address or electronically on the town’s website at www.southbury-ct.org/bids.
All Proposals must be on the form furnished by the Town of Southbury and must be requested for
the above-named project.
Requests for Information (RFIs) concerning the project should be emailed to Matthew Tarnowski,
Public Works Project Administrator, at MTarnowski@southbury-ct.gov. RFIs should be received
by March 1. RFIs may not be directly responded to. If necessary, an addendum containing RFI
responses will be posted to the Town of Southbury’s website at the link above by March 2.
The right is reserved to reject any or all submittals in whole or in part and to waive any informality
or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Southbury. The Town
of Southbury is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Timothy O’Neil
First Selectman, Town of Southbury
February 17, 2026
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INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTERS
1. PROPOSAL
Qualification packages are being sought for construction equipment rental services. All work shall
be furnished in full accordance with the specifications.
2. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF QUALIFICATION PACKAGES
Separate sealed submittals shall be received in the Office of the First Selectman, 501 Main Street
South, Southbury, CT 06488, until the time and date stated in the REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS. All submittals shall be submitted in sealed, opaque envelopes clearly labeled
with the name of the firm, his address, and the words “RFQ 2026-002 – Construction Equipment
Rental Services” so as to guard against opening prior to the time set therefore. One printed copy
and one digital copy (via flash drive) of all qualifications packages shall be submitted.
Submittals may be forwarded by mail. If mailed, the sealed opaque envelope containing the
submittal, marked as described above, shall be enclosed in another envelope properly addressed
for mailing. The Town may consider informal any submittal not prepared and submitted in
accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities in or reject any and all
submittals. Any submittal may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening
thereof.
3. PREPARATION OF SUBMITTALS
Each submittal must be submitted on the prescribed form and all blank spaces must be filled,
handwritten in ink or type written.
4. WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTALS
Submittals may be withdrawn personally or on written or telegraphic request dispatched by the
applicant in time for delivery in the normal course of business prior to the time fixed for opening,
provided that written confirmation of any telegraphic withdrawal over the signature of the
applicant is placed in the mail and postmarked prior to the time set for opening. Negligence on the
part of the applicant in preparing his submittal confers no right of withdrawal or modification of
his submittal after such submittal has been opened.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH LAWS, SITE CONDITIONS AND DOCUMENTS
Each applicant is required to be familiar with and to comply with the terms and conditions of the
specifications and all other RFQ documents and with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances
or regulations which in any manner relate to the furnishing of the services in accordance with the
RFQ. Each applicant shall thoroughly familiarize himself with all conditions of the RFQ
documents and specifications before preparing his submittal. The submission of a qualification
package shall be construed as an assurance that such examination has been made and the failure
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of the applicant to familiarize himself with conditions relating to the specifications shall not in any
way relieve any applicant from any obligation in respect to his submittal.
6. QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
Applicants must be regular full time Contractors in the type of service specified. The Town may
make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the applicant to perform
the work, and the applicant shall furnish to the Town all such information and data for this purpose
as the Town may request. The Town reserves the right to reject any submittal should the evidence
submitted by, or investigation of, such applicant fail to satisfy the Town that such applicant is
properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the RFQ and to complete the project contemplated
therein. Conditional submittals will not be accepted.
7. ERRORS, INTERPRETATIONS, AND ADDENDA
Should an applicant find any omissions, discrepancies or errors in the specifications or other RFQ
documents or should he be in doubt as to the meaning of the specifications or other RFQ
documents, he should immediately notify the Town who may correct, amend or clarify such
documents by a written interpretation or addendum. No oral interpretations shall be made to any
applicant and no oral statement of the Town shall be effective to modify any of the provisions of
the RFQ documents.
8. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
RFQ Release
RFI Deadline
Addendum Release (if necessary)
RFQ Submission Date
February 17, 2026
March 1, 2026
March 2, 2026
March 10, 2026
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.