BID # EM 2025-01
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BIDDERS
It is YOUR responsibility to register with the office of Town
Manager if you use the TOWN WEB SITE to download this
RFP/BID. Failure to register may prevent you from receiving
important addendums, changes or answers to questions submitted
by other vendors regarding the specifications. The Town of Clinton
assumes no responsibilities for defects and/or omissions in Bid
responses due to failure to register with the Office of Town
Manager.
It is strongly recommended that you E-mail the following
information to mschettino@clintonct.gov .
E-mail Address:
Phone:
Bid Name:
Bid Number:
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BID # EM 2025-01
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
BID # EM 2025-01
Emergency Management
UAS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Emergency Management
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Unmanned Aerial System
TOWN MANAGER: MICHELLE BENIVEGNA
Director of Emergency Management:
Michael Neff
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BID # EM 2025-01
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF CLINTON
SEALED BIDS will be received until 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 the Office of the
Town Manager, Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street, Clinton, Conn. 06413 at
which time they will be opened and read aloud for Remotely Operated Drone. Proposals
received after the above date and time will be rejected. RFP Documents are available for
download on the Town of Clinton website at www.clintonct.org.
The Town Manager reserves the right to reject any, or any part of, or all proposals; to waive
informalities and technicalities and to accept the Proposal which the Town deems to be in
the best interest of the Town, whether or not it is the lowest dollar amount.
Michelle Benivegna, Town Manager
PUBLISH: New Haven Register
DATE: December 5, 2025
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BID # EM 2025-01
TOWN OF CLINTON
INFORMATION TO BIDDERS
SEALED Proposals will be received at the Office of the Town Manager, Andrews Memorial
Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street, Clinton, Conn. 06413 until 11:00 AM, Monday, December 22,
2025, at which time they will be opened and read aloud for:
Remotely Operated Drone
Proposals received after the above stated time will be rejected. RFP Documents are available
for download on the Town of Clinton website at www.clintonct.org.
Certificates of Insurance in a form acceptable to Town Counsel, will be submitted by the
successful bidder upon written or verbal notification that the proposal has been accepted.
Required insurance must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
Terms of payment, except when specified in the proposal, will be net 45 days after receipt of
approved invoice. The Town of Clinton is exempt from taxes imposed by the Federal and
State Governments including the Federal Transportation Tax. Such taxes should not be
included in your proposal. Where applicable, freight charges, setup charges and any other
charges are to be included in the total price to the Town.
Equipment supplied and work performance must be in conformance with all OSHA
regulations and all vehicles must meet Federal and State Department of Transportation rules
and regulations governing their use in Connecticut. All equipment will be maintained in a
safe clean working condition as intended by the manufacturer. Violation of this provision may
result in immediate termination of contract.
When applicable, the Contractor assumes responsibility to conform to all local ordinances
and to obtain all necessary permits before start of work. Certificates of Insurance shall
include the Town of Clinton as an additional insured for the life of the Contract.
Pursuant to Section 10-6 of the Town of Clinton Charter, the Town Manager may reject any
and all bids, or waive informalities and technicalities and to accept the Proposal (bid) which
the Town deems to be in the best interest of the Town, whether or not it is the lowest
dollar amount. Bids received after the above stated time will be rejected. No bid shall be
accepted from or contract awarded to any person who is in arrears to the Town of Clinton
on any tax, debt, or contract.
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BID # EM 2025-01
GENERAL INFORMATION TO ALL RESPONDENTS
The first page of each Proposal must be clearly labeled with the proposer's name, the name
of a contact person within the proposer's organization, and the proposer's mailing address,
telephone number, fax number, webpage address and email address.
To be considered, a vendor must submit a complete Proposal that satisfies all requirements
and addresses all information requested or specified in this RFP.
The Town reserves the right to amend or withdraw this Request for Proposals at any time
prior to the deadline date for submission of proposals. If this RFP is amended, the Town will
notify each REGISTERED proposer in writing, via email.
When quantities are listed in these specifications they may be increased or decreased by the
Town of Clinton, depending upon its actual requirements.
The Town of Clinton is an equal opportunity employer and we advise you of our intent to
negotiate business only with other equal opportunity employers. All Contractors and
subcontractors with whom we contract are obligated to provide equal opportunity without
regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.
Proposals must be submitted on proposal forms attached hereto. Proposals received later
than the time and date specified will not be considered.
No Proposal shall be accepted from, or contract awarded to any person who is in arrears to
the Town of Clinton on any tax, debt, or contract.
Price is not the sole determining factor used to determine award. The Contractor past history
and work performance on previous Town of Clinton projects as well as references received or
submitted for past work other than the Town of Clinton will be considered when making
awards. The Town of Clinton reserves the right to award work to the most qualified
contractor base upon its evaluation regardless of proposed price.
All questions are to be submitted by email. Only questions submitted in this manner will be
answered. All registered vendors will receive copies of questions and answers upon request.
All proposal prices must include prepaid delivery, assembly and/or installation (ready for
operation and/ or use) of all equipment and/or materials to the individual location(s) as
designated by the Town of Clinton. All proposal prices are to be submitted on the sheets
provided on this bid. Quantities and pricing are to be listed in accordance with these sheets.
Vendors offering(s) under this RFP must meet and be in compliance with all local, state and
federal specifications, regulations and requirements pertaining to the work, materials,
equipment or items requested in the RFP.
The successful vendor and/or contractor must protect all property of the Town of Clinton,
(i.e., all floors, furniture, grass, land, etc.) from injury or other damage. Any damage so
caused must be repaired by contractor/vendor at his/her own expense.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.