For questions regarding the purchasing or bidding procedures, call or email Erik J. Larson, Purchasing Agent at (203) 977-4107 or elarson@stamfordct.gov. Each bidder must fully inform himself of the construction and labor conditions relating to the work which is now or will be performed. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful bidder of his obligation to furnish all labor and materials necessary to carry out the provision of the contract documents and to complete the contemplated work. Inasmuch as possible, the contractor must, in carrying out his work, employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruptions or interference with the work of any other contractor. The City of Stamford is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/purchaser. Small, Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond. Any bid, which does not comply with or conform to the specifications contained herein, shall be rejected as non-conforming. The bidder shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relevant to the completion of this bid and shall be solely responsible for the procurement of any/all requisite permits and compliance therewith. If performance, payment and maintenance bonds are required for this bid as specified on the bid's Cover Sheet, the bidder shall furnish surety bonds from a licensed surety in the State of Connecticut and acceptable to the City of Stamford. The surety bonds shall be in the form of traditional bonds or in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit drawn on a financial institution acceptable to the City, in amounts stipulated. Said surety bonds shall be for the faithful and proper performance of all persons/corporations performing work towards the acceptable completion of this contract. The face value of the performance bond shall be as noted on the bid's Cover Sheet. The face value of the maintenance bond shall be as noted on the bid's Cover Sheet or $5,000.00, whichever is greater. The maintenance bond shall be for a period commencing upon the expiration of the performance bond and terminating twenty-four (24) months following completion and acceptance of the work by the City. Such maintenance bond shall be provided by the bidder to the City upon completion and acceptance of the work by the City. The cost of all such required surety bonds shall be borne entirely by the bidder. Said surety bonds shall be provided no later than (15) Calendar Days from the date of Award of this bid.