Senior Center/ Youth Services Building Wallpaper RFP

Location:	Connecticut
Posted:	Jun 1, 2026
Due:	Jul 13, 2026
Agency:	Granby town
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	G - Social Services R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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THE TOWN OF GRANBY, CT – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

For Granby Senior Center/Youth Services Building

Wallpaper Removal and Replacement

RFP Issued June 1, 2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose and intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Town of Granby CT (“Town”)

is to solicit sealed proposals from qualified independent contractors for the removal and

replacement of existing wall covering (wallpaper) in a municipal building.

The Town seeks a professional contractor capable of completing the project in a timely manner,

with minimal disruption to building operations, and in accordance with all applicable codes and

safety standards.

The firm must provide full disclosure of all existing client relationships that currently or

prospectively may give rise to conflicts of interest and disqualification.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and

supervision necessary to:

 Remove existing wallpaper

 Prepare wall surfaces

 Install new wallpaper or wall covering as specified

 Ensure a clean, finished appearance suitable for a public municipal facility

SCOPE OF WORK

The proposal document should describe the following scope:

A. Pre-Construction

 Conduct a site visit to review existing conditions

 Assess for best replacement option: wallpaper or paint

 Identify wall conditions, repairs, or surface preparation needs

 Confirm measurements and material quantities

B. Wallpaper Removal

 Protect floors, fixtures, doors, and adjacent surfaces

 Remove existing wallpaper and adhesive

 Properly dispose of removed materials

C. Surface Preparation

 Repair minor wall imperfections (patching, sanding, smoothing)

 Prime walls as needed to ensure proper adhesion and finish

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THE TOWN OF GRANBY, CT – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

For Granby Senior Center/Youth Services Building

Wallpaper Removal and Replacement

RFP Issued June 1, 2026

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D. Wallpaper Installation/Painting

 Furnish and install new wallpaper or wall covering (Town will [select one]: provide

materials / approve contractor-supplied materials)

 Ensure proper alignment, pattern matching, and seam finishing and/or cutting in, corners,

and trim work.

E. Cleanup and Closeout

 Daily and final cleanup of work areas

 Removal of debris from the site

 Final walkthrough with Town representative

F. Project Locations

 Main Entryway – High Visibility public area

 Community Room – Multi-purpose room used for meetings and events

Contractor shall account for public use and coordinate work to minimize disruption.

MANDATORY SITE VISIT

The mandatory site visit is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Meet at Granby

Senior Center at 15 North Granby Road Granby CT 06035.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Company Profile

Three professional references

Implementation Plan and Timeline Previous Experience with municipal projects

Proof of required licenses and insurance

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following requirements and criteria:

 Cost

 Experience and qualifications

 Quality of proposed materials and methods

 Ability to meet schedule

 Adherence to fire safety requirements

 References

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to select the proposal deemed to be

in the best interest of the Town.

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THE TOWN OF GRANBY, CT – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

For Granby Senior Center/Youth Services Building

Wallpaper Removal and Replacement

RFP Issued June 1, 2026

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QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

All questions regarding this Request for Proposals shall be submitted via email only to Sandra

Yost, Director of Community Services, syost@granby-ct.gov. All questions shall be presented at

least electronically by noon on Thursday, June 25, 2026 to allow for the preparation and

distribution of addenda. Responses will be posted on the Town website no later than 4PM on

Thursday, July 2, 2026. All respondents are responsible for checking the website for the presence

and content of all addenda.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Town Manager, acting on the behalf of the Town of Granby, reserves the right to reject any

or all proposals in whole or part, to award any one service or group of services or all services, to

negotiate with any or all companies submitting proposals, and to enter into an agreement with

any company for any services mentioned in this RFP; if it is deemed to be in the best interest of

the Town of Granby. All submitted proposals become the property of the Town of Granby and

will not be returned.

The Town will evaluate and consider all responsive proposals received. It should be noted that the

contract resulting from this RFP will be awarded to the respondent whose proposal is determined

to be in the best interest of the Town. Therefore, the proposal offering the lowest cost may not

necessarily be the proposal that is selected for award.

Process

All vendors wishing to be considered for this purchase shall submit three (3) copies and one

electronic version of their written responses based on the requirements set forth in this RFP

document. The RFP document is available on the Town’s website at www.granby-ct.gov under

Public Documents/RFQ and RFP’s (hereafter referred to as the Town’s website).

Proposals will be received until noon on Monday, July 13, 2026 in the Town Manager’s Office,

15 North Granby Road, Granby CT 06035. All proposals must be clearly marked on the outside

of the envelope with: “Granby Community Services Department – Senior Center Upgrades.”

An electronic submission must also be provided, either on a flash drive and sent with the written

responses or sent via email to the Town Manager’s Office, bmazzotta@granby-ct.gov. This must

also be received by noon on Monday, July 13, 2026.

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THE TOWN OF GRANBY, CT – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

For Granby Senior Center/Youth Services Building

Wallpaper Removal and Replacement

RFP Issued June 1, 2026

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Proposals received by the Town will be reviewed for completeness and clarity. They will be

evaluated in accordance with the Proposal Evaluation Criteria above and the contractors to be

interviewed, if any, will be determined. A decision on an award is anticipated within two weeks

of receipt of the proposals.

General Requirements

Reservation of Rights

The Town reserves the right to waive informalities or to reject any or all proposals when such

action is deemed to be in the best interests of the Town. The Town reserves the right to delete

such items as it deems necessary from these proposals. Respondents are directed to be certain that

they understand the terms and conditions as specified in this RFP. All exceptions of the respondent

to the terms and specifications of this RFP shall be made in writing and submitted in full with the

proposal. For all other terms and specifications, submission of a proposal constitutes acceptance

by the respondent. It will be expected that all remaining terms and conditions expressed herein

are acceptable and shall govern any resulting contract.

The Town reserves the sole right to reject proposals that contain exceptions which are

unacceptable. In order to provide the requested services to the Town, the respondent must be able

to demonstrate the expertise and flexibility necessary to successfully complete this project. All

items related to the selection of the contractor for this award shall be completed to the satisfaction

of the Town Manager. The Town shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred in preparing

and submitting a response to this Request for Proposals. The Town further reserves the right to

request information from individual respondents and to negotiate fees and/or other terms and

conditions.

Nondiscrimination

The firm shall agree and warrant that it will not discriminate of permit discrimination against any

person or group of persons on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, ancestry,

national origin, past history of mental health disorder, mental disability, physical disability, or

other basis in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the State of Connecticut, or

the Town of Granby.

Insurance Requirements

The awarded Respondent shall be responsible for maintaining insurance coverage in force for the

duration of the contract of the kinds and amounts listed below, with an insurance company with an

AM Best Rating of A-VIII or better, licensed to write such insurance in the State of Connecticut

and acceptable to the Town of Granby.

The insurer shall provide the Town of Granby with Certificates of Insurance, on a form acceptable

to the Town, signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company prior to the

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THE TOWN OF GRANBY, CT – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

For Granby Senior Center/Youth Services Building

Wallpaper Removal and Replacement

RFP Issued June 1, 2026

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commencement of performance of this award describing the coverage and providing that the

insurer shall give the Town of Granby written notice of at least thirty (30) days in advance of any

termination, expiration, or any and all changes in coverage.

Such insurance or renewals or replacements thereof shall remain in force during the Respondent’s

responsibility under this award.

The Respondent, at the Respondent’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain all

insurances required and shall include the Town of Granby as an Additional Insured on all such

insurance, except Workers’ Compensation coverage. The Certificate of Insurance shall provide

evidence of all required insurances, including Additional Insured and Waivers of

Subrogation. The Respondent shall also provide its policy endorsement indicating the Town of

Granby as an additional insured.

1. Workers' Compensation Insurance. The awarded Respondent shall carry workers'

compensation insurance in accordance with the requirements of the laws of the State of

Connecticut, and employer's liability limits of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00)

coverage for each accident, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) coverage for each

employee by disease, Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) policy limit coverage for disease.

2. Commercial General Liability. With respect to all operations which awarded respondent

performs, it shall carry Commercial General Liability insurance providing for a total limit of One

Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) coverage per occurrence for each site or project for all damages

arising out of bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, products/completed operations, and

contractual liability coverage for the indemnification obligations arising under this

Agreement. Each annual aggregate limit shall not be less than Three Million Dollars

($3,000,000.00). The limit may be provided through a combination of primary and umbrella/excess

liability policies acceptable to The Town of Granby. Blanket Contractual Liability for liability

assumed under this Agreement.

3. Automobile Liability. With respect to each owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles, the awarded

Respondent shall carry Automobile Liability insurance providing One Million Dollars

($1,000,000.00).

4. Excess Liability Coverage. With respect to the coverage provided by the awarded

Respondent for this Project, excess liability insurance will be provided in an amount not less than

One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and annual aggregate basis.

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Bid Title:	Senior Center/ Youth Services Building Wallpaper RFP
Category:	RFP/RFQ
Status:	Open

Senior Center/ Youth Services Building Wallpaper RFP

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