INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids for Bid No. 01-24-25-06, “Danbury Career Academy Phases 4 of 4 Technology Equipment”, Danbury, CT, City Project No. 20-16 will be received at Danbury City Hall, Purchasing Agent’s office, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 until 10:00 A.M., March 11, 2025. Prior to the public opening of the bids, any bid submitted may be withdrawn by the bidder if said bidder discovers mathematical or clerical errors in his bid. Any such bid withdrawal may be made without penalty or prejudice. After the bids are opened, all offers will be considered firm for a period of ninety days and no bid may be withdrawn for any reason during that period except for such cause as the City of Danbury in its sole discretion deems sufficient.
Work consists of all labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to procure and install classroom audio/video equipment including but not limited to classroom interactive displays, ceiling speakers, audio-video inputs, AV control plates, microphones in larger spaces, and peripheral devices to allow for a complete system as shown in the bid package for the Danbury Career Academy and all related work and materials.
A bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall accompany each bid. A non-collusion statement for Prime Contractors and any addendum acknowledgment must also be submitted at the time of the bid.
A performance, labor and materials bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the accepted bid will be required. This is a State assisted contract. The contractor must comply with the requirements as specified herein.
Electronic copies of plans and specifications (Contract Documents) may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent’s office at (203) 797-4571.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on site at 40 Apple Ridge Rd. Danbury, CT 06810 on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00AM. Bidders will meet behind the building at the construction trailers. This is an active construction site; safety gear including hard hats, safety shoes, and vests will be required for the walkthrough.
Contractors whose bid exceeds $1,000,000 shall hold a current “DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate” (not a predetermination letter) from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S. 4a-100, C.G.S. 4b-101, and C.G.S. 4b-91. These bidders shall submit with their bids, unless noted otherwise, a “DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate” along with a current “Update (Bid) Statement”. Any bid submitted without a copy of the DAS Prequalification Certificate and an Update (Bid) Statement shall be invalid. Contractors must be classified with DAS as TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS with the appropriate aggregate. Additionally, any subcontractor working for a General Contractor whose work exceeds $1,000,000 must also be prequalified with the DAS as per C.G.S. 4b-9l (j).
The City of Danbury is an equal opportunity and affirmative action purchaser and bids from all vendors, including those from enterprises owned by minorities and women, are encouraged. The City of Danbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract to the bidder deemed to be for its best interest.
Dated: February 18, 2025
Charles J. Volpe, Jr.
Purchasing Agent
City of Danbury
