INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids for Bid No. 04-24-25-02, Ellsworth Avenue School Roof Replacement, Danbury, CT,
City Project No. 24-06, State Project #034-0156 RR, will be received at Danbury City Hall,
Purchasing Agent's office, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May
27, 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 Prior to the public opening of the bids, any bid submitted may be withdrawn by the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considered firm for a period of ninety days and no bid may be withdrawn for any reason during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 for the roof replacement of
the existing school.
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
acknowledgement 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.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on site at 53 Ellsworth Ave. on Tuesday, May 13,
2025 at 4:00 PM. Bidders will meet at the school main entrance located off Ellsworth Ave.
Electronic copies of plans and specifications (Contract Documents) may be obtained by
contacting the Purchasing Agent’s office at (203) 797-4571.
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 ROOFING 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).
This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including set-aside (twenty- five
percent (25%) SBE and six and one-quarter percent (6.25%) M/W/DisBE) and nondiscrimination
requirements enforced by the CHRO.
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: May 6, 2025
Charles J. Volpe, Jr.
Purchasing Agent, City of Danbury
