6582_Nov_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Town of Trumbull, Connecticut for the Hillcrest Middle School Construction Phase 2 Re-Bid project under State Project 144-0108N. The solicitation requests bids for five trade packages: Electrical (2.26A), Photovoltaic/PV (2.26B), Data, Communications, and Clocks (2.27A), Audio Visual & Technology (2.27B), and Electronic Security & BDA (2.28B). Bids are due November 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST, with requests for information (RFIs) due by October 29, 2026 end of business day. RFIs should be submitted to gjraucci@bismarkconstruction.com and estimating@bismarkconstruction.com. Sealed bids must be submitted in person in duplicate to the Trumbull Town Hall Purchasing Department at 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611, with separate envelopes for each package. Site visits are arranged through Bismark Construction Company, Inc., which serves as Construction Manager At-Risk. Public bid opening will occur immediately following the bid submission time. Plans and specifications are available through the Bismark Construction website via BuildingConnected. Bids remain valid for 120 days from submission, and the Town will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Pricing is lump-sum on the bid forms provided, with prevailing wage rates applying per Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-55a. Bid security requirements are 5% of bid value for bids of $50,000 or greater; however, small contractors and minority business enterprises may post a letter of credit at 10% for bids under $100,000 or 25% for bids of $100,000 or more. Bids exceeding $1 million require a Department of Administrative Services Prequalification Certificate. The state-funded project carries contract compliance goals of 25% spending allocation for Small Business Enterprises and 6.25% for Minority-, Women's, and Disabled-owned Businesses. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day. Bidders must submit the CHRO Compliance Acknowledgement Agreement and other required state forms, comply with the Safety and Health Program, and sign the contract with no exceptions. Contact information for questions is Stephen Day at the Town of Trumbull Purchasing Department, telephone 203-452-5042 or email sday@trumbull-ct.gov.