Snow and Ice Control Services for UConn Stamford Campus

COVID-19 MITIGATION GUIDELINES: As part of UConn's on-going effort to ensure a secure and safe working environment for its students, workforce, clients, and visitors, the University has developed the "University COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines for the Proposer Community." A copy of the Guidelines can be found by visiting the following website. CONTRACT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK: The intent of the contract resulting from this ITB is to provide the University with snow and ice-controlled surfaces at the Stamford Campus. This is to be done in a fashion to allow vehicular and pedestrian travel on the sidewalks, walkways, entrance areas and parking lots, at all times, in a safe manner. For further details refer to the attached Specifications Document under the Buyer Attachment tab. CONTRACT TERM: o Contract Commencement: October 1, 2022 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONS: All Requests for Information ("RFI") questions are to be posted under the Q & A Board Tab in the HuskyBuy sourcing event. The University will not be responsible for any interpretations or instructions other than those submitted through the Q & A Board of the event. BID CLARIFICATIONS, ADDENDA, and INTERPRETATIONS: Bidders shall promptly notify the University of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the Specifications or other contract documents. Any and all interpretations of the Specifications, Responses to any RFIs, or other contract documents, and any supplemental instructions, will be in the form of a written bid clarification/addendum, if issued, and will be posted as part of the HuskyBuy ITB sourcing event under the Buyer Attachment Tab. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not release any Bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted. WAGE RATES: Standard Wages: Connecticut Department of Labour, Standard Wage Rates are applicable for this work. The awarded Bidder will provide services that have mandated service rate requirements. Bidders shall review Connecticut General Statute 31-57f. The statute can be found at Standard Wage Rates are posted on the Connecticut Department of Labour Note that it will be the successful Bidder's responsibility to monitor wage rates issued by the Connecticut Department of Labour and ensure that non-supervisory employees are paid the most current wage and benefit rate. REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: The successful Proposer will comply with all laws and regulations on taxes, licenses and permits. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER: All Bidders must provide information/documentation with their submission that demonstrates (at a minimum) the requirements as further detailed on the Specifications Document found under the Buyer Attachments tab. SELECTION OF AWARD: The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder(s) offering the lowest overall cost to the University. The University reserves the right to make multiple awards for these services or award by item, or group of items, if it is deemed to be in its own best interest. Bid Submission: Using the Bid Pricing Sheet to provide costs. Pricing shall take into accord nt any upcoming changes to wages, wage-related costs, or benefits, within the contract term. o Lump Sum: Contractors will provide a lump sum for the stated Scope of Work/Specifications. Pricing shall remain fixed for the term of the Contract. Such lump sum shall include all labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, travel, fuel, meals, miscellaneous personnel expenses, overhead and profit. o Time and Materials: Work performed will be the actual documented costs incurred by the proposer for materials, labour and subcontractor costs. o Unit Price: Contractor will provide a unit price cost for the specified task(s). PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Using the attached Contract Relevant Experience Form, the Bidder must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University that they possess the ability and capacity to successfully complete the Contract/Assignment through the satisfactory past performance of work of a similar nature, size, scope, and comparable dollar value to that of the subject work. A minimum of three (3) examples must be submitted that are in progress or completed within the past five (5) years. A detailed description of the work performed and how it relates to the scope of work/specification documents shall be included. Failure to provide accurate required information on the Attachment A Form may lead to the rejection of your Proposal. Note: only one (1) contract performed for UConn may be included as part of your Proposal. PROPOSED TEAM: Using the attached Resume for Key Personnel Proposed for this Contract Form, the Company must demonstrate the ability to staff this Contract/Assignment with high quality, experienced personnel. The Company must demonstrate the individual staff members' experience on past relevant contracts/assignments performing work of a similar scope and nature to this Contract and in a comparable position as assigned on this Contract. Complete the Resume Form for the Contract Representative and Supervisor/Foreman that will be assigned to this contract/assignment. NARRATIVE OF CONTRACT/ASSIGNMENT APPROACH: Provide your company's approach, which demonstrates your company's technical qualifications to complete the specifications described on the Specification Sheet. The narrative should be limited to no more than two (2) pages. SBE/MBE PARTICIPATION: In an effort to foster a more diverse pool of experienced Bidders, the University encourages certified Small Business Enterprise and Minority Business Enterprise (SBE/MBE) participation or the use of certified SBE/MBE businesses as sub-contractors. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The University reserves the right to reject any or all Bidders, in whole or in part, and to waive any informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the University. Question Submission Close Date 9/1/2022 2:00 PM EDT

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.