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Danbury amends energy-efficiency contract to allow contractor-selected subcontractors
Summary
The Board of Awards approved an amendment to the city’s contract with Resource Lighting and Energy (RLE) for Phase 2 energy-efficiency work, giving RLE the authority to select its own subcontractors and suppliers to reduce future bid disputes; the board approved the change unanimously.
The Danbury Board of Awards voted Aug. 13 to amend the city’s contract with Resource Lighting and Energy (RLE) for Phase 2 energy-efficiency upgrades to clarify that RLE will select its own subcontractors, distributors and suppliers for the work.
Purchasing Agent Chip Bokey said one subcontractor bidder for mechanical work had threatened a bid dispute because it was not selected. The proposed amendment would make clear the city will not advertise, solicit, review or select subcontractors for Part 2 work, leaving selection to RLE. Staff argued the change would “minimize the chances of future bid disputes going forward.” The board approved the amendment unanimously.
Meeting remarks noted the amendment aims to reduce procurement friction; staff directed that the amendment be sent to the city attorney for review and that project teams coordinate next steps after legal review. The transcript does not record further technical details such as the specific subcontracting approach, payment terms or how the city will audit subcontractor performance.
