"Danbury High School Auditorium Seating Replacement and Related Work"

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed Bid No. 09-24-25-02, "Danbury High School Auditorium Seating Replacement and Related Work", Danbury, CT, Project No. 24-11 will be received at Danbury City Hall, Purchasing Agent's office, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 until 10:00 A.M., November 7, 2024.  Prior to the public opening of the bids, any bid submitted may be withdrawn by the bidder if said bidder discovers mathematical or clerical errors in his bid.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 After the bids are opened, all offers will be considered firm for a period of ninety days and no bid may be withdrawn for any reason during that period except for such cause as the City of Danbury in its sole discretion deems sufficient.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 for new work in the existing Auditorium including asbestos removal, removal and replacement of Auditorium seating, removal and replacement of existing flooring materials, select new ceiling construction, lighting and control replacement, painting including floor and ceiling areas and related work and materials as indicated in the documents.

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 an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded contract. The contractor must comply with the requirements as specified herein.

Complete electronic plans and specifications (Contract Documents) may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent’s Office at (203) 797.4571.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting between prospective bidders and the Architect will convene inside the Main Entrance at the site, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury on October 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm.

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:  October 9, 2024

Charles J. Volpe, Jr.

Purchasing Agent

City of Danbury