1. General The City of Trenton, Department of Public Works, Division of Public Property is soliciting sealed bids for Licensed Electrical Contractors to provide service on an on-call basis and for various electrical improvements and repairs in accordance with the specifications contained in this bid document. This contract is for the City of Trenton Facilities and Buildings and shall include but not be limited to buildings, recreation/outdoor facilities, recreation field lighting systems, and scoreboards. SUBCONTRACTING IS NOT PERMITTED. The award shall be given to one (1) or multiple contractors or whichever is in the best interest of the City of Trenton. 2. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and supplies necessary to furnish and install electrical services; change current lighting to LED, perform electrical repairs; and inspect electrical components for the purpose of diagnosing and repairing electrical systems in city buildings, facilities, etc. In addition, the Contractor may be required to provide technical knowledge and guidance to solve electrical problems that occur. All work shall be fully guaranteed. Any work performed shall be scheduled in advance and approved by the City of Trenton Representative. 3. Request for Services Upon the request of the City, the selected contractor will provide quotes for necessary work. All quotes include the following: employee title(s), labor rate, quantity of workers, hours worked, intended use of apprentices or helpers, materials list, and wholesale cost. 4. Materials The city will pay only for materials that have been authorized and used. Total cost shall not exceed a 12% upcharge. Only new systems, parts, and supplies are acceptable. A copy of the supplier’s invoice verifying the contractor’s cost shall accompany all requests for payment of materials and supplies. Purchases should be made at the most favorable rate available to the contractor. Handling costs must be reflected in the contractors’ invoice which must be attached to the supplier’s invoice. The City will audit invoices during the contract period.
