Drain and Sewer Cleaning for Wallingford Schools

For Drain and Sewer Cleaning for Wallingford Schools CLARIFICATION DEADLINE: 4/6/2023 5:00 PM Questions concerning the work requirements of this bid should be submitted electronically. Verbal inquiries and any subsequent verbal responses will not be binding to the Town of Wallingford. Answers to questions will be posted on the Purchasing Portal or via an addendum emailed to all registered bidders who have downloaded the bid online. CONTRACT PERIOD OR DATE DELIVERY REQUIRED From 7/1/23 Thru 6/30/26 Submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked as a public bid including the bid number and the bidders name and address. Proposals received later than the time and date specified for the bid opening will not be considered. The Town of Wallingford may require further information and references on any individual or company placing a bid prior to the awarding of a bid. The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to amend and/or cancel the bid invitation prior to the time and date of the bid opening. The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to correct an award erroneously made as a result of a clerical error on the part of the Town of Wallingford. A contract shall not be awarded to any corporation, firm or individual who has an unpaid and overdue debt to the Town by nonpayment of taxes, by debt or contract, or who is in default as surety or otherwise by any obligation to the Town. The Town of Wallingford is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Small, Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond Prices offered on the proposal schedule shall be firm for the specified period. The Town and the contractor, if mutual agreement is reached, may extend the contract for up to two additional years. Any extension shall be at the same price, terms, and conditions as the previous year; however, the owner has the sole discretion to reject or accept such extension. Evaluation for extension of the contract will be done yearly at the anniversary date of each of the contracts, but in no case shall the duration of this contract exceed five (5) years in total. The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to make an award which, in his judgment and recommendation from the department, following bid evaluations; best meets the specifications and is deemed in the best interest of the Town of Wallingford. The Town reserves the right to increase or decrease all quantities indicated in this bid. The Purchasing Agent further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part; to award any item, group of items or total bid unless otherwise specified by the bidder, and to waive informality or technical defects, if, in his judgment, the best interests of the Town of Wallingford will be so served

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