2026-26 Addendum 1.pdf

Addendum #1 to Sealed Bid Solicitation #2026-26, issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut Purchasing Department, clarifies key procedural requirements for acoustic improvements at Lordship Elementary School located at 254 Crown Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06614. The project scope encompasses removal of existing wall-mounted acoustic panels and installation of new wall-mounted acoustic panels in accordance with provided drawings, with Alternate #1 offering removal and replacement of ceiling-mounted acoustic panels as an optional bid item. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM at the school site to allow prospective bidders to inspect conditions. Written questions must be submitted to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent at pryan@townofstratford.com by May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Sealed bids in physical form only must be received by the Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615 no later than 10:00 AM on May 27, 2026, with electronic submissions prohibited. Project award is anticipated for June 9, 2026, with construction mobilization on July 1, 2026, substantial completion targeted for August 21, 2026, and final closeout by September 30, 2026.

The successful contractor must provide a mandatory bid bond or approved security equal to five percent of the total estimated bid, with failure to provide this security resulting in automatic bid exclusion. If the project value exceeds $100,000, Connecticut prevailing wage requirements apply. The winning contractor must furnish performance and labor/material bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract award within seven business days of notification and must maintain comprehensive insurance including general liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and an umbrella policy of $5,000,000 with the Town named as additional insured. All work must comply with Connecticut Building Code, NFPA 101, and OSHA regulations. The base bid must include a $3,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and changes, with any unused portion credited back to the owner, and payment will be made monthly for progress with five percent retainage withheld until forty-five days after final payment. All qualified vendors are eligible to respond with no specific set-asides or restrictions on organization types documented in the solicitation materials.