(A) An appropriate fee may be charged for a copy of plans and specifications, said fee or portion thereof to be refunded upon return of the plans and specifications within the designated period.
(B) A bid bond equal to 5% of the bid and a 100% performance bond shall be posted for all contracts in excess of $25,000, other than commodities, in a manner acceptable to the First Selectman or her or his designee.
$1,000 to $2,500 | Individual purchases in amounts from $1,000 to $2,500 shall have quotes from at least two vendors. Written quotes are preferred. Fax and email copies are acceptable |
$2,500 to $10,000 | Individual purchases in amounts from $2,500 to $10,000 shall have written quotes from at least three vendors. Fax and email copies are acceptable |
$10,000 to $25,000 | Individual purchases in the amounts from $10,000 to $25,000 shall have written quotes from at least three qualified vendors. Qualification of venders are determined solely by the First Selectman or his or her designee. Qualifications may include but are not limited to prior experience, substitution of products or services, manufacturer preference, or any other qualification that the First Selectman or her or his designee deem pertinent |
$25,000 and above | Individual purchase or contracts expected to exceed $25,000 shall be advertised in a newspaper with regional circulation and at the State Department of Administrative Services website, a minimum of 14 calendar days before the bid or proposal is due. This is to be done by means of a formal “Invitation to Bid” or “Request for Proposal.” |
CDAS website: https://biznet.ct.gov/AccountMaint/Default.aspx | |
(Ord. passed 8-4-2009)