RFP - Utility Analysis Service

The City of New Haven is requesting proposals from firms that are experts in analyzing and reviewing (based on contracts) utility invoices for the City and Board of Education on a monthly or quarterly basis. The priority utilities include electricity, natural gas, sewer and water, telecommunications, and street lighting. (a) The City will not respond to a Respondent's request(s) for oral interpretation and/or clarification of the RFP Specifications for any reason. (b) The City will respond to a Respondent's written request(s) for interpretation and/or clarification of the RFP Specifications. (1) Any written Inquiry for Clarification must be received seven (7) or more business days prior to the RFP Opening Date and Time. Any request received by the City after this deadline will not be given consideration. (2) Every request for such an interpretation shall be made in writing via email (3) Please do not send questions or requests for clarification in a PDF format. (4) Every interpretation made to a Respondent will be in the form of an Addendum to the RFP Documents. The City reserves the right to reject any and all RFPs which do not meet the requirements of a lowest qualified responsible Respondent. Some reasons for rejection include but are not limited to: altered or qualified Calculation Sheet, a non-Web based Calculation Sheet, non-conforming Bid Bonds, incomplete or erroneous paperwork, late RFP Submission, Unbalanced High or Low Unit Pricing, and/or not habitually performing with the Respondent's own forces. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time. The City reserves the right to reject any and all RFPs which do not meet the requirements of a lowest qualified responsible Respondent. Some reasons for rejection include but are not limited to: altered or qualified Calculation Sheet, a non-Web based Calculation Sheet, non-conforming Bid Bonds, incomplete or erroneous paperwork, late RFP Submission, Unbalanced High or Low Unit Pricing, and/or not habitually performing with the Respondent's own forces. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.