SPS Bid Requirements/Specifications

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Stonington Public Schools BID SPECIFICATIONS I. INSTRUCTIONS These bid specifications accompany all contracts for supplies, services and construction for the STONINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (hereinafter the “Owner”). Some of the specifications will apply only to certain types of contracts, as will be apparent from the content. The Owner has provided information about the contract on the cover sheet. The bid specifications may also be accompanied by other contract documents depending on the type of contract. Bidders should review those carefully and include with their bid any additional sheets that are to be filled out, including alternates and unit prices. The Owner is exempt from the payment of Federal Excise Taxes and Connecticut Sales and Use Tax. These taxes must not be included in bid prices nor added to any items specified. II. BIDDING PROCEDURE 1. Bids will be accepted until the date and time indicated on the cover sheet. 2. Bids shall be in sealed envelopes with the bidder's name in the upper left corner and the name of bid and the time and date of bid opening in the center of the envelope. Two original executed copies of all bid papers must be included. All bid documentation must be readable and legible. 3. Bids may also be sent via email to bids@stoningtonschools.org. 4. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled bid opening as indicated on the specification cover sheet, or prior to an authorized postponement date thereof. 5. Any bid received after the date and time specified on the cover sheet for receipt of the bid or an authorized extension thereof, will not be considered. 6. If the cover sheet indicates that bid security is required, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or cashier's check drawn upon a bank to the order of Stonington Public Schools, or the bid must be accompanied by a bid bond, having as surety one or more surety company or companies authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut. No certified check or cashier’s check on hand will be returned until the bid is awarded. If you are awarded the bid, your check will be held until it is replaced with performance and payments bonds. 7. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of 60 days following the actual time of bid opening. Bidders are required to attend any site visit indicated on the Cover Sheet. 2 8. Any questions by bidders must be submitted in writing, not orally. If appropriate the Owner will respond by Addenda. III.REVIEW AND AWARD OF BID 1.