B026-33R_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut Parks & Recreation Department for the complete refurbishment of the pool filtration system at Hubbard Park. The project encompasses the removal of the existing filtration system and installation of new components, including 10-inch Schedule 40 PVC main drain sumps, 8-inch Schedule 40 PVC wall inlets and return piping, a new pump and strainer with 680 gallons per minute capacity, and new high-pressure sand horizontal filters. The scope of work includes pressure testing of existing lines, connection of new perimeter piping, installation of new Bray valves with flanges and stainless steel stems, reconnection of the sanitation system, complete labeling of all piping, repair or replacement of pool deck or structural elements as necessary, and staff instruction on system operation. All work must comply with Connecticut Department of Public Health codes, NSF and VGB standards, and achieve a six-hour pool flow turnover requirement. The solicitation (B026-33R) opened on May 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with vendor questions accepted through June 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT and bids due by June 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT via the City's OpenGov ePortal. Award is anticipated in July 2026, with work to commence by August 2026 and completion expected within 120 days.

Bidders must possess three specific Connecticut state licenses: Swimming Pool Builder, Swimming Pool Plumber, and Home Improvement Contractor. All bids must be submitted as a lump sum accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Additional required submissions include a notarized Non-Collusive Bid Statement, a Request for Status as a Meriden Based Business form, a Bidder's Qualification Statement detailing similar projects completed within the last five years, and a Form of Surety Guaranty. Local preference under City of Meriden Code Section 3-14 applies, allowing City-based business bidders whose bids are not more than 10 percent higher than the lowest bid to accept the award at the lowest bid amount. Prevailing wage rates are mandatory, and the contractor is responsible for securing and maintaining compliance. The contract is subject to Build America Buy America Act requirements for domestic content in materials. The City is exempt from Connecticut sales and use taxes and federal excise taxes, which must not be included in the bid price. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documentation. Inquiries should be directed to Susan Martel, Procurement Officer, at 203-630-4115 or smartel@meridenct.gov.