ATTACHMENT_A_-_BIDDER_COMPLIANCE_SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

This is a Bidder Compliance Specifications attachment for solicitation FDB033262 issued by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Department of Public Purchases for smoke alarms and combination smoke/fire/carbon monoxide alarms. The procurement requires a minimum of 1,000 units of 10-year battery life smoke/fire alarms and a minimum of 300 units of 10-year battery life combination smoke/fire/CO alarms, with final quantities contingent on accepted bid pricing. Electronic bid submissions are due by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, through the City's OpenGov Procurement Portal. Written questions must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with all answers published as addenda. All deliverables must be completed within 30 days of purchase order issuance.

All products must meet nine mandatory specifications: dual ionization and photoelectric sensors, 10-year sealed lithium battery, tamper-resistant design, functional test button, silence feature, operational indicator light, end-of-life warning, 10-year warranty, and UL listing certification. Acceptable product examples include Universal Smoke Sensing Technology 2-in-1 model MI3050SB and Universal Security Instruments 3-in-1 model MIC3510SB. Payment terms are Net 45 Days. The City encourages bids from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and City-Based Businesses (CBB), which must submit current certifications with their bid packages. Bidders must possess valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to contract commencement and must not be delinquent on City real estate or personal property taxes. Certificates of insurance showing the City as an additional insured with 30 days' notice for cancellation are required prior to work commencement.