36546_Jun_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a competitive sealed bid solicitation document issued by Regional School District No. 16 in Prospect, Connecticut for a complete roof replacement project at Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls, Connecticut. The project encompasses the full tear-off and replacement of approximately 52,000 square feet of roofing, including removal of existing asphalt shingles and single-ply membrane roofing, replacement of deteriorated roof decking (with a 6,500-square-foot allowance), installation of new EPDM roofing and asphalt shingles on pitched roofs, replacement of flashings and trim, installation of roof accessories and drains, and removal and disposal of all existing materials in compliance with environmental regulations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the school's main entrance. The vendor question-and-answer period runs through May 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on June 1, 2026, with substantial completion required by December 1, 2026. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for project delays. The primary contact is Tony DiLeone at 203-758-6671 or adileone@region16ct.org.

Bidders must be licensed, insured contractors holding Connecticut DAS Contractor Prequalification Certification with a minimum ROOFING classification and must submit lump-sum base bids with unit prices for contingencies. A five percent bid bond and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum are required. All work is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under CGS Section 31-53, with contractors required to include prevailing wages, fringe benefits, public health emergency provisions, overtime, permits, full-time on-site supervision, and material escalation within base bids. The solicitation includes set-aside requirements mandating a minimum of 25% of state-funded work be awarded to DAS-certified small businesses and an additional 6.25% to DAS-certified minority-, women-, and/or disabled-owned businesses. Bids must remain firm for ninety days following the bid opening date, and the contract must be fully executed within ten days of notice of bid award. No incumbent contractor is identified for this new competitive bidding process, and the solicitation does not specify an estimated total value or budget range.