Any such bid withdrawal may be made without penalty or prejudice. After the bids are opened, all offers will be considered firm for a period of 90 days and no bid may be withdrawn for any reason during that period except for such cause as the City of Danbury in its sole discretion deems sufficient. Work consists of all labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to complete the following: The fire department plans on constructing a 7,000 GSF pre-engineered metal building for department equipment and apparatus. The building has four, drive-thru bays. One bay will include a truck lift for maintenance. The building also will have a small parts and hand equipment storage area with a mezzanine. The building will be constructed as an addition to Engine Company #26. A bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall accompany each bid. A non-collusion statement for Prime Contractors and any addendum acknowledgements must also be submitted at the time of the bid. A performance, labor and materials bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the accepted bid will be required. The Surety Company or Companies must be listed on the most recent IRS Circular 570. The City of Danbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract to the bidder deemed to be for its best interest. Contractors whose bid exceeds $500,000 shall hold a current "DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate" (not a predetermination letter) from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S.4a-100, C.G.S 4b-101, and C.G.S. 4b-91. These bidders shall submit with their bids, unless noted otherwise, a "DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate" along with a current "Update (Bid) Statement." Any bid submitted without a copy of the DAS Prequalification Certificate and an Update (Bid) Statement shall be invalid. Contractors must be classified with DAS as "General Building Construction (Group C)" with the appropriate aggregate. Additionally, any subcontractor working for the General Contractor whose work exceeds $500,000 must also be prequalified with the DAS as per C.G.S. 4b-91(j). If you have any questions regarding these requirements Contact the State of CT, DAS, at telephone number 860-713-5280 or visit their web site All bidders must complete, sign and return the "CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders" form with their bids. Any bid not including this form shall be considered incomplete and rejected. The City of Danbury is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. This is a State assisted contract. The contract is subject to State set-aside and contract compliance requirements. Last day for questions to Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 10:00 AM